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- Orlando, FL
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2006 hummer h3 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The new baby hummer is authentic and affordable. introductionthe 2006 hummer h3 is an all-new, mid-sized, five-passenger sport utility vehicle that carries the military-inspired design cues and amazing off-road capabilities of the hummer h1 and h2, but puts them in a smaller, more affordable package. Both transmissions are rated at 16 mpg in city driving. the h3 draws its power from a 3. 5-liter, inline five-cylinder engine that generates 220 horsepower, which we found a sufficient output to accelerate this vehicle smartly up to freeway speeds. the h3 delivers serious off-road capability. It's an impressive balance. And the pricing is compelling. Also standard are a tilt-adjustable steering column, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, an audio system with a cd player, cruise control, air conditioning, an electronic rearview mirror with temperature and compass readings and a year's subscription of the onstar telematics system. Also standard: 265/75r16 goodyear all-terrain tires mounted on 16-inch wheels, a full-size spare tire, daytime running lights, fog lights. safety features that come standard include antilock brakes (abs), traction control, frontal and side-impact airbags (torso protection) for the driver and front-seat passenger, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. Hummer dealers offer many additional accessories, including a brush guard 680) and chrome gas cap 185). walkaroundthe hummer h3 applies the design cues that made the hummer h1 and h2 so popular and so unlike anything else on the road. The difference is the more compact package. the h3 has an extremely upright windshield and side windows that more closely resemble those in a turret than a typical family wagon, as well as the very short front and rear overhangs and increased ground clearance that are vital for negotiating the sort of extreme off-pavement environments hummers have to be able to survive. one area in which the h3 differs from other hummers is in the blistered fenders that cover its widely set wheels and large tires. The standard tires are 32 inches in diameter; special off-road tires developed for the h3 by bridgestone are 33 inches tall. large round headlamps are positioned on either side of an upright grille with seven vertical slots. Large fog lamps positioned below the headlamps underscore the vehicle's height. Its width is accentuated by amber signal lamps positioned outboard of the headlamps, up above the front tires at the front of bulging front fenders. lending even more strength to the h3's face is a wide black bumper with a pair of bolted-in d rings, each of which can support the vehicle's full weight. A visible reminder that hummers are at home away from pavement, the h3 has a skid plate, bright metallic underbody armor designed to protect its oil pan and other powertrain components from damage. the hood has louvers that look like those on the h1 or h2 and a pair of air boxes at the base of the windshield supports. While the louvers are non-functional, one of the air boxes draws oxygen into the 3. 5-liter five-cylinder engine. because of its military heritage as a humvee, the wheels on the hummer h1 have an integrated tire inflation system. The wheels on the h2 and h3 have a similar look, though they do not provide inflation on the go. However, the h3 does come with a standard tire-pressure monitoring system. the rear view of the h3 is dominated by the full-size spare tire mounted on the back of the rear door. A hydraulic strut eases the opening and closing this tire-carrying door, which is hinged on the driver's side and thus can be loaded from curbside in parallel parking situations. as at the front of the h3, a metallic skid plate protects the fuel tank and other underbody components at the rear of the vehicle's chassis. sport utility vehicles traditionally are built on pickup truck platforms, and the hummer h3 chassis is based on the platform of the chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon mid-size pickups. However, only 10 percent of the pickup trucks' components carry over in the h3, and the engine and transmissions account for most of that commonality. The other thing the h3 has in common with its pickup truck cousins is that it is built on the same assembly line in shreveport, louisiana. interiorwhile the h3 is capable of extreme off-road driving, its passenger compartment was designed and equipped for extreme on-pavement comfort. care was taken in designing the exterior to create nuances, such as the shape of the structure around the very upright windshield, to enhance both exterior aerodynamics and help keep the interior quiet at interstate speeds. Lumbar support is good and headrests are properly positioned close to back of the driver and passengers' heads. The interior can be ordered in all black (ebony) or with contrasting ebony and cashmere (a beige tone) or ebony and morocco (terra cotta) colors for the seats and door panel trim. metallic-colored trim finishes highlight the dashboard and center console. switchgear is easy to find and intuitive in its use. Knobs for the hvac (heat/ventilation/air conditioning) system are large enough to be easily turned by gloved hands. Gauges are large and easy to read. Designers and engineers worked closely to create louvered vents that provide ample airflow but close flush with the surface of the dashboard when not being used. positioning the spare tire on the rear door provides extra room for cargo inside the h3. Even with the second row occupied, there's room for nearly 30 cubic feet of gear. Cruise Control✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ CD Player✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System
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