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2006 Hummer H3
Date Published: 7/31/08

2006 Hummer H3
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MSRP:
$28,935 -

Invoice:
$26,476 -

Class:
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle
2006 Hummer H3
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 4 5
Fuel Economy 3 3.8
Ride Quality 5 5.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 4.1
Quietness 5 5.2
Controls 7 6.3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 6.7
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 6.2
Cargo Room 7 8.3
Value within Class 4 5.7
Total Score: 49 56.7
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Hummer H3 Review
H3 is the midsize model from General Motors-owned Hummer. This five-passenger SUV gets its powertrain and chassis design from GM's compact Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. Compared to Hummer's large H2 SUV, H3 is 11 inches shorter in wheelbase, 3 inches shorter overall, and 1700 lb lighter. The only engine is a 220-hp inline 5-cyl. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, a 4-speed automatic is optional. H3s come with all-wheel drive that includes low-range gearing. An available Adventure Off-Road Suspension Package includes ultralow transfer-case gearing and a locking rear axle. H3s have antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and traction control. An antiskid system is included with automatic transmission. Available are curtain side airbags with rollover deployment. H3s have a swing-open rear cargo door with outside-mounted spare tire. OnStar assistance is standard. Options include sunroof, leather upholstery, and heated front seats.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to 8-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

Our Best Buys include Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Our Recommended picks are Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Nissan Murano, Nissan Xterra, and Toyota 4Runner.

New or significantly redesigned models include Hummer H3, Jeep Commander, Pontiac Torrent, and Subaru B9 Tribeca.
News
The "baby Hummer" wagon reportedly gets a turbocharged option for 2007. The following year brings a "transformer" 4-dr pickup a la H2 SUT, followed by a regular-cab 2-dr version for 2009. None of these rumors can be confirmed at the moment, but GM definitely wants to "grow" the Hummer brand despite bad publicity and some sales resistance in the face of soaring gas prices. Oddly, the rumor mill says GM has abandoned the idea of an even smaller "H4," at least for now.
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