GM introduced the Hummer H3 in 2006 as an entry-level Hummer for the masses. It features styling that is strikingly similar to its older brother, the H2. If it weren't for the H3's broader fender flares the casual spotter might have a tough time telling them apart.
The H3 also shares the H2's off-road prowess. Short overhangs, aggressive approach and departure angles and nine inches of ground clearance help navigate rough terrain. The standard rear axle is a tall 4.56 ratio, and the standard push-button transfer case has a 2.64 crawl ratio. Customers may also opt for an even taller 4:1 transfer case and a full-locking rear axle for extra-slow rock crawling.

The H3 is built on GM's Canyon/Colorado platform, but with a sturdier frame and specially tuned shocks. The H3 also features a two-speed transfer case and electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system with traction control. The H3 also has the option of riding on enormous LT285/75R16 tires, the largest available on any midsize SUV.

The Hummer shares its 3.7L inline five-cylinder engine with its pickup siblings. It was enlarged from 3.5L for 2007, and now generates 242 horsepower and 242 ft-lbs of torque. The standard transmission is a five-speed manual, but Hummer does offer an electronic four-speed automatic transmission.

The standard suspension setup for 2007, the Z85 Handling/Trailering system, should be sufficient for most users. Those looking to test their H3s in the field will be interested in the ZM6 Off-Road Adventure suspension. This option includes a full-locking rear differential, the steeper 4:1 ratio transfer case and special off-road shocks.

The H3X package, new for 2007, features an upgraded Monsoon stereo, eight-way power heated front seats, and chrome accents on the exterior. A touch-screen navigation system is available, and includes the Monsoon stereo.

The WBL Tactical package gives the H3 a body-color grille, black brush guard, and black assist steps, while restricting the exterior paint choices to gray, black, and red.

Excellent Off-road Performance

Hummer Appeal For Less Money.

Addressing complaints that it was underpowered, Hummer's H3 got a larger and more powerful 3.7L inline five-cylinder engine for 2007. An exclusive H3X package is available this year as well, which includes a Monsoon stereo with seven speakers, heated leather power seats, a burly-looking brush guard, assist steps, and chrome wheels.

The 2007 Hummer H3 may be smaller than the H2, but it is no less imposing wherever it shows its massive chrome grille. Physically, it is only five inches shorter, three inches less long, and 1,700 pounds lighter. This ends up translating to better relative fuel efficiency, with an EPA rating of 20 mpg on the highway. The H3 is priced at $24,705 less than the H2, making it a real value in Hummer-per-dollar.

Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder MFI

Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive, includes StabiliTrak Stability Control System, must specify

Transfer case, 2.64:1, 2-speed, button-actuated full-time 4WD

Rear axle, 4.56 ratio

Traction control

StabiliTrak, Stability Control System

Battery, heavy-duty 690 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection

Alternator, 125 amps

Recovery hooks, 2 front and 1 rear

Skid Plate Package, includes skid plates for front and steering/suspension

GVWR, 5850 lbs. (2654 kg)

Suspension, front, independent, heavy-duty with torsion bar

Suspension, rear semi-floating axle with 2-stage multi-leaf springs

Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty

Tires, P265/75R16 all-terrain, blackwall

Tire, full-size spare, rear swing-gate mounted

Wheels, 5 - 16" x 7.5" (40.6 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum

Steering, power, rack-and-pinion

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with a unique calibration for 4Lo

Paint, solid

Luggage rack side rails

Bumpers, front and rear painted a single color

Grille, chrome 7-slot

Headlamps, dual composite halogen with automatic exterior lamp control

Daytime Running Lamps

Fog lamps, front, halogen

Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding

Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver- and front passenger-side glass)

Wipers, front intermittent, variable, wiper/washer

Wiper, rear wiper/washer

License plate provision, front, includes bolts

Body, driver-side-hinged swing gate with fixed glass

Seats, front bucket, includes driver manual lumbar controls, adjustable outboard head restraints and map pockets on seatbacks

Seat and interior trim, cloth

Console, floor, multi-use (With 1SC and 1SD Preferred Equipment Group, Includes removable console tray.)

Cupholders, 2 front and 1 rear

Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting with Tufloor in rear cargo area

Floor mats, ebony carpeted front, no accents

Floor mats, ebony carpeted rear seat, no accents

Floor mats, ebony carpeted cargo area, no accents

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock

Steering wheel, vinyl

Tire Pressure Monitor

Windows, power

Door locks, power

Remote Keyless Entry, with 2 transmitters and remote panic button

OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, and Remote Horn & Lights. (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.)

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock II

Retained accessory power

Air conditioning, single-zone manual

Defogger, rear-window

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto- tone control, speed-compensated volume, and TheftLock

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

Glovebox, passenger-side

Power outlets, 3 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt, includes 2 front and 1 in the rear cargo area

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with 8-point compass and outside temperature display

Visors, driver and front passenger, includes vanity mirror on passenger side

Assist handles, 5 total, 1 A-pillar mounted for front passenger, 2 B-pillar and 2 overhead-mounted for outboard rear seats

Lighting, interior with front and interior dome, reading, cargo, instrument panel courtesy, door switches and illuminated entry

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with a unique calibration for 4Lo

Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

Traction control

StabiliTrak, Stability Control System

Daytime Running Lamps

Horn, single-note

City 15/hwy 20 (3.7L engine/5-speed manual trans)

Luggage rack side rails

Body, driver-side-hinged swing gate with fixed glass

Grille, chrome 7-slot

Wipers, front intermittent, variable, wiper/washer

License plate provision, front, includes bolts

Paint, solid

Headlamps, dual composite halogen with automatic exterior lamp control

Fog lamps, front, halogen

Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding

Bumpers, front and rear painted a single color

Wiper, rear wiper/washer

Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver- and front passenger-side glass)

Daytime Running Lamps

Remote Keyless Entry, with 2 transmitters and remote panic button

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with 8-point compass and outside temperature display

Floor mats, ebony carpeted front, no accents

Seats, front bucket, includes driver manual lumbar controls, adjustable outboard head restraints and map pockets on seatbacks

Glovebox, passenger-side

Console, floor, multi-use (With 1SC and 1SD Preferred Equipment Group, Includes removable console tray.)

OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, and Remote Horn & Lights. (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.)

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Air conditioning, single-zone manual

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

Power outlets, 3 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt, includes 2 front and 1 in the rear cargo area

Door locks, power

Visors, driver and front passenger, includes vanity mirror on passenger side

Windows, power

Floor mats, ebony carpeted cargo area, no accents

Lighting, interior with front and interior dome, reading, cargo, instrument panel courtesy, door switches and illuminated entry

Defogger, rear-window

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto- tone control, speed-compensated volume, and TheftLock

Assist handles, 5 total, 1 A-pillar mounted for front passenger, 2 B-pillar and 2 overhead-mounted for outboard rear seats

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock II

Cupholders, 2 front and 1 rear

Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting with Tufloor in rear cargo area

Seat and interior trim, cloth

Retained accessory power

Steering wheel, vinyl

Tire Pressure Monitor

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock

Floor mats, ebony carpeted rear seat, no accents

GVWR, 5850 lbs. (2654 kg)

Battery, heavy-duty 690 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection

Skid Plate Package, includes skid plates for front and steering/suspension

Wheels, 5 - 16 x 7.5 (40.6 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum

Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty

Steering, power, rack-and-pinion

Recovery hooks, 2 front and 1 rear

Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive, includes StabiliTrak Stability Control System, must specify

Tire, full-size spare, rear swing-gate mounted

Alternator, 125 amps

Tires, P265/75R16 all-terrain, blackwall

Transfer case, 2.64:1, 2-speed, button-actuated full-time 4WD

Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder MFI

Traction control

Rear axle, 4.56 ratio

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with a unique calibration for 4Lo

Suspension, front, independent, heavy-duty with torsion bar

Suspension, rear semi-floating axle with 2-stage multi-leaf springs

StabiliTrak, Stability Control System

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with a unique calibration for 4Lo

Traction control

Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

Daytime Running Lamps

StabiliTrak, Stability Control System

Horn, single-note