Hummer H3 Spoiler
2005 HUMMER H3 Midsize SUV
Preview
What We Know: The fact that a third model would be added to the Hummer lineup was confirmed several months ago, but only recently have spy photos shed some light on what it might look like. Although it will be slightly smaller in stature than the H2, what platform it will use is still under speculation. Initial spy shots suggested that the H3 would use the same platform as GM's upcoming Colorado/Canyon midsize pickups, but conflicting prototype photos show a different, more muscular-looking prototype with full-size underpinnings being tested as well. Whether this is a hint of a bigger H3 or the first glimpses of a sportier H2 model is unclear. Regardless, the H3 will likely retain the same upright grille and squared-off bodywork of its bigger brothers no matter what size it is. Two models are expected: a fully enclosed wagon like the H2 and an open-back SUT similar to the Chevrolet Avalanche and H2 SUT. The H3's price is expected to extend down into the $30,000 range, a figure that should make the H3 the highest-volume model in the Hummer lineup.
Features and Specs
Type: Midsize SUV
Where Built: Not Available
Features
Mechanical Features
Engine
double overhead cam (DOHC) inline 6 cylinder configuration
gas engine 24 valves
variable valve timing regular unleaded fuel
DriveTrain
4-speed automatic transmission
Specifications
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6
Fuel Data
Fuel Tank Capacity: TBA
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
TBA
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
TBA
Photos & Evidence
Right Side Photo
Back Photo
Left Side Photo
Front Photo
Concept Picture: Design 1
Concept Picture: Design 2
Article: GM Is Close to OK'ing Hummer H3
USA TODAY - June 17, 2003
General Motors is nearing a final go-ahead on the Hummer H3, a smaller, lower-price Hummer sport-utility model that GM figures would expand the brand's sales dramatically.
The H3 would be based on GM's 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups. Those go on sale early next year as larger, more-powerful replacements for the Chevy S10 and GMC Sonoma compact pickups.
H3 prices could start at less than $30,000.
To keep costs down, H3 could use the five- and six-cylinder engines from the Colorado/Canyon pickups. Launch timing is uncertain.
GM bought the Hummer name from military-vehicle maker AM General in 1999 and has enjoyed significant profits from surprisingly strong sales of the $49,000 Hummer H2 SUV that went on sale July 2002. H2 is a modified Chevrolet Suburban underneath with rugged Hummer styling outside.
GM also sells the even bigger H1, starting at $106,000. It's based on the military Humvee that's still manufactured by AM General.
H3 ''is not an approved product program,'' and there's no deadline for a decision, says Hummer spokeswoman Heather Hall.
Unauthorized photos of what appear to be prototype H3s on a trailer in Topeka show that GM is well along in H3 development.
Expanding the Hummer line is important:
- It draws non-GM buyers to showrooms whhere they get good treatment, because GM only allows its best dealers to sell Hummers.
- It gives GM another SUV that uses harddware already in production, avoiding the expense of start-from-scratch development.
Despite criticism of SUVs as too big and too thirsty, they are the sales bright spot: up 21.6% last month vs. the previous May, according to Autodata, and up 7.2% through May, while overall new vehicle sales are down 5.8%.
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