HUMMER H3 launches in UK
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 01 October 2007
The HUMMER H3 has launched in the UK from £26,495 in right-hand drive format.
The H3 has permanent four-wheel drive, a two-ratio transfer gearbox, traction control and StabiliTrack Stability Enhancement System on all models to keep the beast on four wheels.
Three trim levels are available – the SE, Adventure and Luxury. All come air conditioning, electric windows, remote central locking, a six-speaker stereo system, cruise control and an electrochromatic rear-view mirror with eight-point compass and temperature display as standard.
Adventure models add heated power-adjustable seats, a leather appointed interior, an off-road suspension package, full-locking central rear differential, a chrome appearance package and a seven-speaker stereo system.
The Luxury model comes with leather appointed interior, eight-way power adjustable heated seats, 16x7.5in chrome wheels, chrome side steps, hood louvre and roof bars and a seven-speaker sound system.
All H3s will initially be offered with a five-cylinder inline 3.7-litre VORTEC petrol engine.
The engine churns out 244bhp and develops 242lb-ft of torque. Combined fuel economy is 20.4mpg for the manual model, while emissions are 327g/km.
A five-speed manual or a four-speed GM Hydra-Matic auto is available, while Biofuel and Diesel H3s will follow within three years.
Famous H3 owners include Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Hugh Heffner and Paris Hilton.
The H3 is on sale from Bauer Millett in Manchester, as well as sites at Park Lane in London and in Birmingham. website.
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