edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha

GMusa · 02-16-2008, 02:15 PM

Sorry if its a repost.. i looked but didnt find it.

www.edmunds.com/insideline

Follow-Up Test: 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha

Vehicle Tested:
2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
MSRP of Test Vehicle: $43,765 Price It!!

What Works:
Now has the power to keep up with Buicks and Hyundais; still as good off-road as it was before.

What Needs Work:
Poor visibility; poor fuel economy; silly styling gimmicks.

Bottom Line:
Just as capable off-road and no longer an embarrassment on the road.

Full Review at Link + Video/Photos: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..3.*#3

MrMax · 02-16-2008, 10:55 PM

I hate Edmunds...

chakis24 · 02-16-2008, 11:39 PM

they are right though, i dont understand why the truck is so friggin heavy. my truck weighs only 100 pounds or so more....

stevecmh · 02-17-2008, 12:09 AM

wow Buick and Hyundais

breaker104 · 02-17-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevecmh

wow Buick and Hyundais

YEA, don't they mean Jeep, Toyota, and Nissan? I'm sure that is the real competition...

ctaylorzl1 · 02-17-2008, 02:14 AM

^^^ Exactly, wouldnt the Wrangler, NISMO off-road Titan, and the FJ be the only real competitors to the H3? Wonder which Buick and Hyundai they are refering to? And I don't know why they are complaining about "silly styling gimmicks", those "gimmicks" are what makes a Hummer one of the most unique vehicles on the market.

jlt0x · 02-17-2008, 02:57 AM

[quote=ctaylorzl1;1320747]^^^ Exactly, wouldnt the Wrangler, NISMO off-road Titan, and the FJ be the only real competitors to the H3? Wonder which Buick and Hyundai they are refering to? ...QUOTE]

Though the sacastic (but true) remark was fairly obvious. A Buick or Hyundai could beat the H3 (non-V8 model) off the line. For the H3 to be a Hummer and thus very macho, it would seem that the premium paid for the beast can, at the least, get you some "speed and power" bragging rights among the average daily driver crowd.

E. Haskell · 02-17-2008, 03:23 AM

What Needs Work:
Poor visibility; poor fuel economy; silly styling gimmicks.

POOR FUEL ECONOMY??? Hello!?! It's a 5100lb SUV with a V8!!!!

13 city/16 highway is about as good as it gets with current technology.

DU Biggs · 02-17-2008, 04:01 AM

guuuuuuuys...
its obvi that the only hummer competition is the lacrosse super and the azera!! OMG, INBD!

tgagneguam · 02-17-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMusa

...Now has the power to keep up with Buicks and Hyundais...

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3. bitterly or sneeringly ...contemptuous, or pessimistic.

But jlt0x already called it correctly.

Olds88 · 02-17-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlt0x

Though the sacastic (but true) remark was fairly obvious. A Buick or Hyundai could beat the H3 (non-V8 model) off the line. For the H3 to be a Hummer and thus very macho, it would seem that the premium paid for the beast can, at the least, get you some "speed and power" bragging rights among the average daily driver crowd.

Why are Buick and Hyundai grouped? Hyundai's got nothing that can touch a LaCrosse Super. In the grand scheme of things Buicks are actually fairly quick overall. Lucerne and LaCrosse will still both eat the V8 H3 in any on road test of performance and the Enclave won't be too far behind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by E. Haskell

What Needs Work:
Poor visibility; poor fuel economy; silly styling gimmicks.

POOR FUEL ECONOMY??? Hello!?! It's a 5100lb SUV with a V8!!!!

13 city/16 highway is about as good as it gets with current technology.

That fuel economy IS poor. My Avalanche is a much larger 5700lbs SUV that gets 15/19 under the new EPA rating system. And my engine makes 20 more horsepower.

andy82471 · 02-17-2008, 11:15 AM

The upcoming Genesis will trash the LaCrosse NOT SO SUPER. A better car than the LaCrosse in every respect

PeterPuck · 02-17-2008, 11:57 AM

.......

PeterPuck · 02-17-2008, 12:00 PM

Another self-congratulatory article. Basically written so "Daniel Pund" can let people know how sophisticated he is. Yes, he's too sophisticated for the laughable bruteness of the H3 and its "John Wayne" posturing.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-17-2008, 12:07 PM

I sense some sarcasm in the whole Buick/hyundai thing...

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GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,930	edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha Sorry if its a repost.. i looked but didnt find it. www.edmunds.com/insideline Follow-Up Test: 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha Vehicle Tested: 2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A) MSRP of Test Vehicle: $43,765 Price It!! What Works: Now has the power to keep up with Buicks and Hyundais; still as good off-road as it was before. What Needs Work: Poor visibility; poor fuel economy; silly styling gimmicks. Bottom Line: Just as capable off-road and no longer an embarrassment on the road. Full Review at Link + Video/Photos: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..3.*#3

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ctaylorzl1 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Drives: 1996 Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4 1992 Camaro RS 305 Posts: 3,303	Re: edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha ^^^ Exactly, wouldnt the Wrangler, NISMO off-road Titan, and the FJ be the only real competitors to the H3? Wonder which Buick and Hyundai they are refering to? And I don't know why they are complaining about "silly styling gimmicks", those "gimmicks" are what makes a Hummer one of the most unique vehicles on the market. __________________

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jlt0x 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 599	Re: edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha [quote=ctaylorzl1;1320747]^^^ Exactly, wouldnt the Wrangler, NISMO off-road Titan, and the FJ be the only real competitors to the H3? Wonder which Buick and Hyundai they are refering to? ...QUOTE] Though the sacastic (but true) remark was fairly obvious. A Buick or Hyundai could beat the H3 (non-V8 model) off the line. For the H3 to be a Hummer and thus very macho, it would seem that the premium paid for the beast can, at the least, get you some "speed and power" bragging rights among the average daily driver crowd.

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E. Haskell 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,096	Re: edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha What Needs Work: Poor visibility; poor fuel economy; silly styling gimmicks. POOR FUEL ECONOMY??? Hello!?! It's a 5100lb SUV with a V8!!!! 13 city/16 highway is about as good as it gets with current technology. __________________

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DU Biggs 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 272	Re: edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha guuuuuuuys... its obvi that the only hummer competition is the lacrosse super and the azera!! OMG, INBD!

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andy82471 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 330	Re: edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha The upcoming Genesis will trash the LaCrosse NOT SO SUPER. A better car than the LaCrosse in every respect

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PeterPuck 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 428	Re: edmunds.com: Follow-Up Test 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha Another self-congratulatory article. Basically written so "Daniel Pund" can let people know how sophisticated he is. Yes, he's too sophisticated for the laughable bruteness of the H3 and its "John Wayne" posturing.

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