HUMMER H3T Alpha (2009)

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HUMMER H3T Alpha (2009)

Hummer is bringing its unmistakable style and unmatched capability to the truck market with the 2009 H3T. It is based on the architecture of the popular H3, but features a five-passenger crew cab and a separate five-foot-long (1.5 meters) bed.

The H3T is bigger than a midsize truck and smaller than a full-size truck, creating its own niche in the market. It also is infused with the attributes expected of a HUMMER, including exceptional off-road capability and a premium interior that is as functional as it is comfortable.

'With its unique size and HUMMER traits, the H3T is ideal for the customer who works hard and plays harder,' said Martin Walsh, HUMMER general manager. 'It offers the combination of truck versatility and HUMMER off-road prowess that delivers customers to the trail in style.'

In addition to its segment-defying size, the H3T also stands apart from other trucks with its signature HUMMER off-road capability. It is the only midsize truck to come standard with full-time four-wheel drive, 32-inch tires and functional skid shields. It also is the only midsize truck to offer front and rear locking differentials, as well as 33-inch tires. The V-8-powered H3T Alpha can tow up to 5,900 pounds (2,676 kg).

The H3T is offered in four trim levels, including five-cylinder models and the popular, V-8-powered H3T Alpha edition. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2008 at GM's Shreveport, La., assembly plant, with vehicles arriving at HUMMER dealerships shortly thereafter. HUMMER will sell the H3T in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Design
Like all HUMMER models, the H3T has a purposeful design. Its consistent and iconic styling cues include a wide, aggressive stance; a low roofline and high beltline; and large, off-road tires. The wide, seven-slot grille and round headlamps mounted in square housings are signature HUMMER design elements.

'Form following function is at the core of HUMMER's design philosophy, and the H3T's capability reflects that mantra,' said Carl Zipfel, HUMMER director of design and former motocross professional. 'It has a distinctive look that could be mistaken for nothing except a HUMMER – and it also has the functionality to get the driver to and from the trail in style.'

The crew cab body shares H3 styling and components from the B-pillar forward, while the rear section of the cab and the separate bed are unique to the H3T. The five-foot bed is similar in design and function to GM's recently redesigned full-size trucks, including an easily removable tailgate and provisions for a bed-rail accessory system. A full-size spare tire is mounted beneath the bed.

The bed is sized to carry a wide range of popular outdoor necessities, from hauling motocross bikes to Baja, a quad to camp, or backcountry gear to the trailhead. One of the industry's largest portfolios of accessories complements the H3T's bed, offering different cargo management options to suit all of those lifestyle interests.

HUMMER H3 Alpha (2008)

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HUMMER H3 Alpha (2008)

For 2008, HUMMER has addressed one of the sticking points many people have had with the smaller H3 model, namely, the lack of a V8 engine. While the 3.7L inline 5 has adequate power to shuttle the H3 around, the burble of a V8's exhaust note and the associated extra thrust would certainly have been more in keeping with the brand image created by the monster-sized H1 and solidified by the more-realistic H2.

With the return of the Alpha moniker last seen on the top-end H1, HUMMER fixed the H3's biggest problem. The Alpha, you see, has 5.3 liters of V8 power underhood. Read on after the jump.

The freshly-available small-block V8 dishes out 295 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, a very healthy and welcome increase over the I5's 242 horses and 242 lb-ft of torque. The available V8 gives the small HUMMER a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.

Inside, the H3 Alpha's cabin remains essentially unchanged save for an "Alpha" badge on the steering wheel. it's well-appointed to begin with, as the H3 Luxury Package is part of the greater Alpha trim level. Roof-rail side-curtain airbags, an option on the '07 truck, are now standard equipment as well. Like its big-brother H2, the '08 H3 gets a silver-painted lower front bumper. The Alpha package can also be combined with the H3X to give the maximum-bling H3 the newfound V8 punch as well. With the availability of V8 power for the H3, HUMMER has now fleshed out its existing lineup and given potential buyers two distinct flavors of the entry-level HUMMER to choose from. This is good. Now, where's that long-rumored Wrangler competitor?

HUMMER H2 (2008)

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HUMMER H2 (2008)

The 2008 Hummer H2 gets a redesigned interior and more powerful engine. This premium large SUV is available as a 4-door wagon and a pickup-like SUT. Like the Chevrolet Avalanche, the SUT features a folding midgate between the cabin and cargo bed. Responding to criticism that the H2's interior trailed the competition in materials quality and overall design, Hummer updates its big SUV's passenger compartment for 2008. With the revised interior comes an available 2-passenger 3rd-row seat. Also new is a 393-hp 6.2-liter V8 that replaces a 325-hp 6.0-liter. A 6-speed automatic with steering wheel paddles for manual operation is the only transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 8000 lb, up from 6500 lb. H2s have all-wheel drive with low-range gearing for off-road use. Severe off-road equipment is available. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. Also standard are OnStar assistance and leather upholstery with heated 1st- and 2nd-row seats. This evaluation is based on preview test drives.

Beijing 2010: Dongfeng shows off whitewalled, hand-crafted "Hummer"

"Hand-crafted" can be something of a double edged sword in the car business. Rolls-Royces and Aston Martins are hand-made treasures that show off their artisans' decades of experience. The attention to detail is obsessive.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are machines that look like they were haphazardly slapped together by some drunken hack in a toolshed. This Dongfeng "Hummer" falls solidly into the latter category.

The Beijing Motor Show presented our first opportunity to see one up close. Now, love 'em or hate 'em, a real H1 has that genuine military-industrial chic going for it. This vehicle, however, was a hot mess of the first order. The tires had painted-on whitewalls that looked as if they were applied by someone with a five-minute deadline, a paintbrush, and a gallon jug of Wite-Out. Truly, it's something very special to behold.

Cool Cross Country Hummer

Cool modded Hummer with cross country tracks instead of wheels!

Cool Cross Country Hummer

Cool modded Hummer with cross country tracks instead of wheels!

Hummer H2

Hummer H2

All Hummer

Hummer H2 2010

Take your Hammer and drive it sexy: CFC company with its head office in Weilheim has trimmed its Hummer with a striking “chrome” lamination. Tarted up with every imaginable outfit, the sport-style H2 steadily takes the lead. Some vehicles are completely laminated afterwards, the others, on the contrary, already have it right inside. The Hummer by CFC has it both: it’s a Hummer to stare at and to speak about.

The trend of decorating a car with film to create a noticeable work of art had already been attempted by the CFC years ago. In the meantime, this exceptional art of car lamination was outstandingly applied… and this is really great!

The motor hood was covered with CFC ExteriorStyle Premium “black carbon”, and side windows, along with the rear window, were furnished with CutLine ThermoTec of the “classic-style” colour.

The installed 28-incher TunerShop light-alloy tyre rims, for example, produce the same attractive and fear-arousing effect as the outside appearance. They carry mammoth-sized 325/35 R28 pneumatic tyres by Kumho.

The Wimmer technology of performance improvement by means of software optimization by 480 hp, LSD wing doors, as well as FOX sports exhaust system make every Hummer a dangerous monster of the streets.

The Hummer driver can enjoy the saucy performance to the full in a totally stuffed cabin:

Car Entertainment devices create a sort of incantation here. Among other things, there are 17 Axion displays (on the ceiling, sunscreen, central console between the front seats, trunk and doors), a DVD-player, XETEC amplifiers, XETEC subwoofers and digital television to feast your eyes on. For the “musical therapy” a 1.360-Watt RMS music system is available.

Front and backward movement cameras simplify the parking process. Everyone who appreciates convenience can comfortably sit on the leather couch right next to the mini-bar. No other thing compares to the mix of leather and Alcantara which was used as coating material for the most of surface of seats and saloon siding and was covered by the auto tuners Zwickenpflüg.

Hummer H2-SUV
MSRP Range: $61,585 - $63,090
Fuel Economy: MPG city / MPG highway
Seating capacity: 6
Basic Warranty:

Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Corrosion: 6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/100,000 Miles

Hummer H2 2008

With a totally revamped interior, and a new engine putting out nearly 400 horsepower, we expected to see the 2008 Hummer H2’s price rise significantly. We were wrong – the base price of the 2008 Hummer H2 is only $1000 higher than its 2007 counterpart. The 2008 base H2 will include many of the features we see in the 2007 luxury package, like upgraded leather, padded center console and arm rest surfaces. The 2008 Hummer H2 will also have remote start. We expected with all these extra options the base price would be more than $55,510 (not including the $900 destination charge) for an SUV. The 2008 Hummer SUT rolls in a little higher at $55,555, for a $1,400 increase over 2007. The Luxury package which will be much more inclusive in ‘08 runs $6410. Just like the ’08 Hummer H3, the upgraded color choice is relatively inexpensive. The Solar Flare Metallic color (seen above), exclusively on the new H2, will only run an extra $295. We’re excited about the pricing – since we were expecting the luxury ’08 models to be around the $70,000 mark. Now we just need to get them produced!

Hummer H2 2007

On the Road in the H2

Driving the H2 is a lot like driving a truck -- heck, it is a truck. As one of the widest SUVs on the road (81.2"), the H2 demands your attention in every on-road situation. It would be way too easy to crowd fellow motorists to the shoulder or to take out a mailbox and some shrubbery. The H2's high stance gives you a commanding view of the road, and visibility all around is pretty good -- way better than in the H3, actually.
Under the hood of the H2 lives a 6 liter V8 that generates 325 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque. The H2 weighs in at an astounding 6,400 lbs -- that's over three tons! Power is more than adequate, though the H2 is not fleet of foot by any means. It does deliver a smooth, controlled ride on the road, with a minimum of body roll, but good steering feel.

The H2 is famous for its off-road capability. My test H2 was equipped with a $1,275 Air Suspension package, which can raise ground clearance from 9.9" to 10.8" and approach, departure and breakover angles to astounding levels. The H2's undercarriage is well-protected with factory installed skid plates. With electronically locking rear differentials, traction control and 4-wheel drive, the H2 would be quite an expensive, luxurious way to explore your off-pavement fantasies.

Hummer H2 2006

Jason Fogelson is a member of the About Autos test drive team--you've probably read some of his other reviews on About Trucks. It sounds like he entered his week of driving the HUMMER H2 with reservations, not sure that he'd enjoy it one bit. That's not how it turned out--he gave the vehicle 4 out of 5 stars--and I have a feeling he would have been happy driving it awhile longer.

Hummer H1 Alpha 2006

The new H1 Alpha, featuring GM’s award-winning Duramax 6600 diesel engine, is the first in HUMMER’s new performance series and represents the single greatest advance in the 14-year history of the original HUMMER. The H1 Alpha delivers more power, more torque, and enhanced on- and off-road capability, with significantly improved fuel economy. It represents HUMMER performance taken to its ultimate extension.