2010 HUMMER H3 SUV

2010 Hummer H3 SUV Review

It does not seem that long ago when the Hummer were status symbols favorite celebrity series. Somehow, it was considered cool to drive the massive, 3-ton, gas-guzzling H2 SUV through a crowded city streets along the way previews of Hollywood and expensive restaurants. Hummer will soon expand to include younger brother recent H3, which offers similar to H2, but expect a much lower price, a more reasonable and less gluttonous appetite for fuel.
 

Then gas prices rose sharply, driving the Hummer was born as cool as Kanye West to host the Grammy Awards. To make matters worse is planned sale of the Hummer brand, which has left uncertainty about the future of the brand. 2010 Hummer H3 still soldiers, when they can not resist the Hummer is true eye-catcher style Tonka Trucks to its brand new.

Impressive off-road ability is still strong Hummer, the H3 and was not disappointed. The short overhangs, generous ground clearance, large tires and locking differentials available to become a force to consider the rough roads. But the reality is you'll never see anything more solid than the edge of a football field.

Ultimately, too many sacrifices made here on behalf of the ability to style and off-road sense for most people. With its small windows, the H3 offers outward visibility almost equal to the Brink of the truck, while the empty weight of nearly 5,000 pounds (almost as much as a Tahoe) is a heavy burden the standard five-cylinder engine. Yes, the Alpha has a powerful V8 engine, but its thirst for fuel is the second to the thirst of some celebrities "of care. On the positive side, the H3 does not provide a smooth ride and comfortable seating for four adults, capacity is even thinner on the part of this segment.

So yes, maybe the 2010 Hummer H3 is a good choice for those who venture off-road regularly or is so taken with her unique creations that they can live with disabilities. But its competitors - whether customized built machines like the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Toyota FJ Cruiser, or the more traditional SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee and Nissan Pathfinder - provide greater overall value, performance, efficiency and quality for most consumers.
 

Body styles, trim levels and options

2010 Hummer H3, a mid-size sport-utility vehicle is available in two basic models: the base five-cylinder H3, and efficiency in the Alpha.

The H3 features standard alloy wheels 16 inch dishes filled with trawl, Hill Start Assist, air conditioning, cruise control, fog lights, remote keyless entry, OnStar, Bluetooth and a six-speaker CD player with radio satellite. Alfa model adds a V8 engine, 16-inch polished wheels, leather seats and steering wheel, floor mats, heated front seats, garage door opener universal power adjustment.

A luxury package on the base model with many extras alpha plus a Monsoon sound system with six-CD changer, while the appearance package dresses H3 Alpha with a chrome fuel tank CAP wheels and rails shelter, and other things. A ceiling painting, special hardware, a navigation system and a rearview camera are also available.

Hummer H3s available with two suspension packages to meet the requirements of different terrain. The standard Z85 suspension and handling heavy towing offers more balanced and off-road capability, with 32-inch all-terrain tires and different rear axle gear. Package Adventure Off-Road option is designed for more aggressive off-pavement capability, with over 33 inch tires, specially tuned shock absorbers, a case of cast iron front differential, locking differentials front and rear and shorter transfer case gear for maximum control during hill climbs and descents. It also adds some elements of the package as a luxury power driver seat and the monsoon system noise.

Propulsion and Performance


All models 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a four-wheel drive and a box of two-speed transfer. The standard engine is a 3.7-liter inline five-cylinder that generates 239 horsepower and 241 lb-ft of torque, backed by a five-speed manual transmission as standard or optional four-speed automatic transmission. The acceleration is due mate H3 is nearly 5000 pounds of weight and the maximum towing is estimated at a modest 4500 pounds. The EPA estimated fuel economy of 14 mpg highway and 15 mpg control city/18 mpg in association with the transmission.

Alpha model incorporates the pace with the 5.3-liter V8 cranking out 300 horsepower and above, 320 Nm of torque mated to a four-speed automatic movement. Overall performance has improved significantly, and the 00-60 sprint in 8 seconds, the area of ​​the road, and the largest towing capacity shoots up to 6000 pounds. As expected, the estimated fuel economy is still suffering, 13 mpg city/16 mpg highway rating and 14 mpg combined.

Security

ABS, traction control, stability control system, hill-start assist, OnStar, and a full-length side curtain airbags are standard on all H3s.

In government crash tests, the Hummer H3 2010 earned a perfect five of five stars for driver protection and four stars for passenger protection in frontal crash tests. The side-impact tests resulted in the protection of five stars for both front and rear passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests on the road, the Hummer H3 received a second "acceptable" rating in crash tests for front and side as compensation.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

H3's cabin is attractive in a utilitarian sort of way, but a little light compared to the design of the Hummer H3's bold exterior. The leather seats are encouraged to arrange things a little with a color scheme in two-tone and contrast piping. Build quality is acceptable, although most competitors offer fine appointments. In addition, a stereo and climate interfaces are not as friendly as those found in other GM vehicles.

The seats are comfortable, though the outward visibility is compromised for drivers and passengers short due to the high beltline and H3 low profile window design. The rear seat occupants have plenty of room to stretch out once, but the entry and exit through the door opening rather small can be a challenge, and more people may find little cramped office. Cargo capacity is lagging behind its rivals, only 63 cubic feet with the seats folded. The threshold load cargo floor is also quite high, but easily accessible at the side door hinged at the rear.

Guide

The inline-5 runs generally the norm to keep pace with traffic when the tool around the city, but the 2010 Hummer H3 near bulk-5 0.000 pounds it causes stuttering when confronted with steeper climbs and high speed passing situations. In beefy V8 Alpha fixes this problem, of course, and is accompanied by a muscular exhaust note and better throttle response at all speeds.

Off-Road Hummer Jr. element and can be overcome almost any terrain you encounter as a result of 9 cm and height from the ground, full of suspension, skid plates and a standard approach and impressive angles of departure. Since this is an off-road, H3 makes admirably on the sidewalk, where the stability of a decent speed. The ride is surprisingly smooth and distorts the H3's tough-truck nature.

Price $ 26 953