The 2007 Hummer H3 is smaller than the Cadillac Escalade, Toyota Highlander, and Ford Explorer, but it hasn’t lost any of the luxurious styling associated with larger SUVs. In fact, the 2007 Hummer H3 has been reborn into a smoother, more modern-world-friendly Hummer, with a fuel efficiency of 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (not bad for an SUV), without compromising on the sassy look. or the off-road prowess of its higher-priced cousins: the H1 and H2. Critics who once criticized the Hummer for being big, flashy, expensive, and a power-shooting fantasy miss the point: For $ 28,935 you can now get a well-equipped pickup made exclusively for truck lovers. Plus, the comfortable leather seats, spacious interior cabin, 220-horsepower engine, and sleek exterior suggest the 2007 Hummer H3 is far more sophisticated than other road SUVs.
Historically, we can trace the beginning of the Hummer back to 1979, when the US military was looking for a new general-purpose vehicle to efficiently replace the Jeep. Although the Jeep was the motorized symbol of the army during World War II and the Korean War, by the 1970s it had become obsolete. As such, a call was made for the development of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) to meet the military’s need to move troops and light equipment to / from the battlefield. In July 1980, AM General’s Hummer prototype was chosen over two other military contractors: Chrysler Defense and Teledyne Continental. Based on a steel frame with an aluminum and fiberglass body, the first Hummer sported a fully independent suspension and a 370-inch V8 diesel engine from General Motors. It produced 150 horsepower and was able to reach a top speed of 60 mph. An automatic transmission put the power to the ground through an all-wheel drive system with meshed bushings. The tires that powered the vehicle were 36 inches tall and the air pressure could be adjusted from inside the cab. As such, the first Hummer was a marvel of design and engineering. Today there are more than 20 versions optimized for specific military applications.
The Hummer was introduced to the American public in 1990, with the start of Operation Desert Storm. Television coverage showed US Special Forces driving the Hummer into action in Kuwait and Iraq. That same year, movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger stopped at one at the Academy Awards. His custom Hummer was the first civilian version and featured the Corvette’s V8 engine. Two years later, the first civilian Hummers were delivered and they were very different from their military cousins. For starters, “civilians” included insulation, soundproofing, and a semi-comfortable interior. However, the $ 50,000 to $ 90,000 price tag puts it in an exclusive category, out of reach for most people.
For 2007, the Hummer H3 has been substantially redesigned to meet the needs of a more demanding audience. As such, the 2007 Hummer H3 is a very accessible vehicle that is easy to get into and drive. Once behind the wheel, you may be easily fooled into thinking you are inside a more expensive Range Rover. There is plenty of room for five adults, and the H3’s bucket seats provide good support and are extremely comfortable for long trips. The rear seats fold down, resulting in 55.7 cubic feet of cargo space. The rugged exterior, combined with its comfortable interior, makes the Hummer H3 a highly desirable niche SUV.
The Hummer H3 is truly a compact vehicle that conveys the responsive feel of the road on smooth and rough terrain. The welded ladder frame is based on the Chevrolet Colorado and makes the Hummer H3’s handling much tighter than it should. There is no rattling that would otherwise be expected from a more utility vehicle. The Hummer H3 has closed the gap between rural trails and urban life.
The 2007 Hummer H3 powers a lighter 3.5-liter, 220-horsepower engine that combines performance with fuel economy. The 2007 H3 achieves 16 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and the optional four-speed automatic offers an impressive 225 pound-feet of torque at low revs at 2,800 rpm. By delivering more torque at lower speeds, you can feel more precise control for off-road driving in hard-to-reach places. The 17-inch high wheel clearance makes it possible for the Hummer H3 to go where few SUVs dare to go.
The only downside to owning the 2007 Hummer H3 is that all-wheel drive is permanently on and stability control does not come as standard equipment, but is available as an option. The 2007 Hummer H3 comes equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), two front airbags, and an exceptionally strong frame for added safety. Head curtains and side airbags are also available as options.
When Papa Smurf and his team returned from their field trip to Napa, they were refreshed and excited to be back at work on their Hamlet by the Bay. The slimmest H3 (4,980 pounds) is 4.9 inches shorter than the competitive GMC Envoy and considerably more refined than the Toyota Highlander, Cadillac Escalade and Ford Explorer. Proud to be a truck, the incredible 2007 Hummer H3 is radically designed to turn the tide on demand for refrigerated SUVs.