| Since 1992, a civilian model of the Army's High | | | | situations. |
| Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) - | | | | The HUMMER H3 has more off-road capabilities |
| also known as the HUMVEE - was created, and | | | | than the H1 and H2, with a 37-foot turning cycle, |
| the HUMMER M998 was born. After a decade of | | | | 9.1-inch ground clearance, a 25-degree maximum |
| production, the HUMMER H2 was introduced in | | | | breakover angle when 33-inch tires are used, a |
| 2001 as the next stage of evolution of the first | | | | maximum approach angle of 40 degrees and a |
| HUMMER or H1. And in the second quarter of | | | | maximum departure angle of 37 degrees. |
| 2005, the HUMMER evolved again, as the H3. | | | | When it comes to frame and suspension, the |
| You may wonder what the differences are | | | | HUMMER H3 has a modular three-piece frame for |
| between HUMMER H3 and its first two | | | | enhanced strength. The front is an independent |
| incarnations. For starters, the H3 is has a Vortec | | | | torsion bar suspension, same as the rear, which |
| 3.5L inline cylinder engine that can give 220 | | | | uses semi-elliptical leaf springs. Standard equipment |
| horsepower at 5600 rpm and 225 lb.-ft. of torque | | | | includes skid plates for protection of the steering |
| at 2800 rpm. The HUMMER H3 gets | | | | links, and HUMMER offers optional chassis-bottled |
| approximately 20 MPG and comes with either a | | | | rocker panel protectors. |
| manual or an automatic transmission -- the first | | | | The H3 features ABS traction control and |
| time buyers have had a choice. | | | | breaking systems, and pinion steering with 17:1 |
| The HUMMER H3 also has 4-wheel drive with a | | | | ratio. Its anti-lock breaking system uses Dynamic |
| fully locking rear differential. Underbody shielding, | | | | Rear Proportioning to aid in controlling the rear |
| traction control, and GM's StabiliTrak | | | | breaking in panic-stop situations. Traction and |
| vehicle-stability enhancement system make it | | | | controls of the H3 work in combination with the |
| even more reliable and safe. The new HUMMER | | | | engine controls and breaking system to provide |
| H3 can make it through 16 inches of water that's | | | | maximum traction with minimum wheel spin |
| flowing at 20 mph, or 24 inches of water running | | | | regardless of the conditions. |
| 5 mph. GM also claims the HUMMER H3 will climb | | | | The exterior highlights of the HUMMER H3; include |
| 16-inch steps and rocks, and offers two kinds of | | | | a rear swing gate with fixed glass, plus a standard |
| tires - a Bridgestone 33-inch tire or a Goodyear | | | | rear wiper and defogger. And, first ever from |
| 32-inch, all-terrain tire. | | | | HUMMER, the H3 features a swing gate-mounted |
| Then there are the optional interior features - | | | | spare to maximize interior cargo space. The H3 |
| heated leather seats, front bucket seats and 60 | | | | also offers stamped-steel front and rear bumper |
| 40 split rear seats, an electric sliding sunroof, | | | | bars, standard front tow hooks and welded-on |
| DVD-based navigation radio, four audio systems | | | | rear bumper recovery hooks. |
| compatible with GM's OnStar system and the XM | | | | The new HUMMER H3 is also loaded with safety |
| satellite radio, power windows and door locks with | | | | features, including a reinforced passenger |
| lockout protection, an electric rear window | | | | compartment safety cage; a fully welded, |
| defogger, outside power-adjustable manual folding | | | | ladder-type frame to enhance crash performance |
| rearview mirrors, a self-dimming rearview mirror | | | | and off-road capabilities; a standard front dual |
| with compass and outside temperature indicator, | | | | airbag system, optional rail-mounted, side-curtain |
| and three 12-volt, covered auxiliary power outlets, | | | | air bags, daytime running lamps, remote keyless |
| two located in front and one in the cargo area. | | | | entry, battery rundown protection, an electronic |
| HUMMER H3's 4-wheel drive system is the | | | | tire pressure monitoring system and an anti-theft |
| Borg-Warner two-speed, electrically controlled, | | | | vehicle security system. |
| full-time 4-wheel drive system with a 2.64:1 ratio | | | | The new HUMMER H3 may not create the same |
| of low-range gear reduction; there's also an | | | | splash as the H1 and H2, but it's a vehicle that lets |
| alternate version with a 4.03:1 ratio for the | | | | you maneuver in heavy city traffic and still has |
| ultimate control on obstacle-climbing. Both versions | | | | promising off-road capabilities. |
| have many operating modes for all driving | | | | |