Hummer H3
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Hummer H3: The Compact Hummer
The H3 was the smallest and most affordable Hummer, a midsize SUV that made the rugged brand accessible to a wider audience.
Introduced in 2005, the H3 was Hummer's smallest model, built on a GM midsize truck platform shared with the Chevrolet Colorado. It retained the brand's boxy, militaristic styling in a more manageable size, with a five-cylinder engine and later an available V8.
More affordable and easier to live with than the H2, the H3 still offered real off-road capability with four-wheel drive, good ground clearance, and available locking differentials. A pickup variant, the H3T, broadened the lineup.
The H3 helped Hummer reach mainstream buyers, but the brand's fortunes faded as fuel prices climbed and GM restructured. Hummer was discontinued in 2010, ending the H3's run and the original brand before its later electric revival.
Frequently asked questions about Hummer H3
What platform is the H3 based on?
The H3 was built on a GM midsize truck platform shared with the Chevrolet Colorado.
What engines does the H3 offer?
The H3 used a five-cylinder engine, with an available V8 added later in its run.
Is there a Hummer H3 pickup?
Yes, the H3T was a pickup variant that broadened the H3 lineup.
Is the H3 capable off-road?
Yes, the H3 offered real off-road ability with four-wheel drive, good clearance, and available locking differentials.
When was the H3 discontinued?
The H3 ended production in 2010 when GM discontinued the original Hummer brand.