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Why you should buy this car:
You've always wanted a Hummer but have thus far been put off by their lack of practicality. You want a pickup bed, but not a pickup. You find tribal tattoos strangely appealing.
Why you shouldn't:
Your ultimate goal is turning it into a lowrider. You've got a set of 35" dubs sitting around, waiting for a project; just stick with the H2. You live East of the Mississippi. You wish there was a Humbrid version. You want a work truck that can haul a load of drywall. You spell off-road J-E-E-P.
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2009 Hummer H3T Alpha, Part Three
Why you should buy this car:You've always wanted a Hummer but have thus far been put off by their lack of practicality. You want a pickup bed, but not a pickup. You find tribal tattoos strangely appealing.
Why you shouldn't:
Your ultimate goal is turning it into a lowrider. You've got a set of 35" dubs sitting around, waiting for a project; just stick with the H2. You live East of the Mississippi. You wish there was a Humbrid version. You want a work truck that can haul a load of drywall. You spell off-road J-E-E-P.
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12:00 PM on Wed Mar 26 2008
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Latest by TorkLugnutz: @Chris_Smith: Oops. Good catch. Should have read: 5.3L OHV. more »
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Exterior Design: **
Let's face it, it's a Hummer H3, and that means boxy and kinda cute like a GI Joe toy. The grille on the hood has no function, nor do the air breathers by the windshield. But, with 10.2" of ground clearance and huge knobbly tires, it does carry a certain air of purpose about it.
Interior Design: ***
An extra star for not using chrome plastics. The seats are perfection. With all the legroom in the backseat, it's a nice vehicle for passengers as well. The instrument panel lighting is attractive and easy to read.
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2009 Hummer H3T Alpha, Part Two
Exterior Design: **Let's face it, it's a Hummer H3, and that means boxy and kinda cute like a GI Joe toy. The grille on the hood has no function, nor do the air breathers by the windshield. But, with 10.2" of ground clearance and huge knobbly tires, it does carry a certain air of purpose about it.
Interior Design: ***
An extra star for not using chrome plastics. The seats are perfection. With all the legroom in the backseat, it's a nice vehicle for passengers as well. The instrument panel lighting is attractive and easy to read.
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12:00 PM on Tue Mar 25 2008
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Latest by n/a: I was in a Defender 90 that took that approximate line :) If you let the passenger's side wheel climb the rock, it'll keep you more or less level. But if that right wheel was further down the wall, the more »
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Commenter Of The Day: Junk In The Trunk Edition
Yowser! Sometimes our commentariat gets a tad b**tchy, and we mean that in the best possible way, because it usually cracks us up. Like, seriously. Just a general announcement: We approve of a little nastified hilarity from time to time, as long as it's all in good fun and preferably at the expense of absurd celebrities. And so, on to COTD. More »
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The H3T Alpha, despite sharing DNA with the S-10, is more than a spruced up mid-size truck. The five-foot bed is separate from the cab (unlike an Avalanche or H2) and can accommodate a load up to a 1/2 ton, so that means a pair of dirtbikes are no problem with the tailgate down. Most important, though, are the upgrades to the drivetrain, including e-locker differentials from Eaton, and a high- and low-range transfer case.
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2009 Hummer H3T Alpha, Part One
The H3T Alpha, despite sharing DNA with the S-10, is more than a spruced up mid-size truck. The five-foot bed is separate from the cab (unlike an Avalanche or H2) and can accommodate a load up to a 1/2 ton, so that means a pair of dirtbikes are no problem with the tailgate down. Most important, though, are the upgrades to the drivetrain, including e-locker differentials from Eaton, and a high- and low-range transfer case.More »
12:00 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
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49 comments
Latest by n/a: H3 Alpha climbs some crazy hills in Moab, the same place the review picture was taken! Enjoy!+ Watch video more »
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As a proud graduate of the University of Texas, there was a time when I knew all the letters of the Greek alphabet and all the fraternities and sororities that corresponded to them. There was also a time when I thought I knew all of the GM platforms and their associated Greek letters. Recently I've noticed that I'm getting the two of them confused. Is a Sigma the midsized RWD platform underpinning the Cadillac CTS, a drunken frat boy with strong opinions about his southern heritage, or both? Below our guide to GM Plats and College Frats (and Sororities).
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Jalopnik Guide To GM Global Platforms And College Greek Organizations
As a proud graduate of the University of Texas, there was a time when I knew all the letters of the Greek alphabet and all the fraternities and sororities that corresponded to them. There was also a time when I thought I knew all of the GM platforms and their associated Greek letters. Recently I've noticed that I'm getting the two of them confused. Is a Sigma the midsized RWD platform underpinning the Cadillac CTS, a drunken frat boy with strong opinions about his southern heritage, or both? Below our guide to GM Plats and College Frats (and Sororities).
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2:00 PM on Wed Jan 23 2008
By Matt Hardigree
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Latest by Dr. Spaceman, Esq.: Wow, classy comments! more »
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Shades of Cimarron, or a new 3-Series rival? That's the question on the blackboard today, considering a report from Automotive News. Apparently, Cadillac's building a smaller, rear-wheel-drive model to slot below the CTS. The new model will ride on the company's coming Alpha platform, offering a lower point of entry to the coat of arms that once signified explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac's lineage. Thus was confirmed by way of that UAW paper summarizing a tentative labor contract with the General, and through AW sources. Such a premium workup of the new platform will join an, er, less premium variant for Pontiac. Other Caddy plans include a new CTS coupe and wagon in 2009, a rear-drive sedan to replace the DTS and STS in 2011, and a yet-unconfirmed vehicle powered by a fuel-cell version of the E-Flex plug-in hybrid powertrain that powers the Chevrolet Volt concept. Art and science, indeed?
Cadillac to Get Smaller, Rear-Drive Sedan, Confound BMW
Shades of Cimarron, or a new 3-Series rival? That's the question on the blackboard today, considering a report from Automotive News. Apparently, Cadillac's building a smaller, rear-wheel-drive model to slot below the CTS. The new model will ride on the company's coming Alpha platform, offering a lower point of entry to the coat of arms that once signified explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac's lineage. Thus was confirmed by way of that UAW paper summarizing a tentative labor contract with the General, and through AW sources. Such a premium workup of the new platform will join an, er, less premium variant for Pontiac. Other Caddy plans include a new CTS coupe and wagon in 2009, a rear-drive sedan to replace the DTS and STS in 2011, and a yet-unconfirmed vehicle powered by a fuel-cell version of the E-Flex plug-in hybrid powertrain that powers the Chevrolet Volt concept. Art and science, indeed?
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We'd already heard the speculation GM's been looking to take little pieces of the Kappa and Zeta platforms to create a new small-to-medium size rear-wheel-drive platform called Alpha. Now we've got confirmation by way of the product plan leakiness that is the UAW contract "highlights" book. The "product commitments" list is a veritable cornucopia of product info, and it appears to show a commitment by the General to build this new Alpha small-to-medium size rear-wheel-drive platform vehicle at the Lordstown, Ohio plant. We've heard it could be a small Cadillac vehicle and a small Pontiac, perhaps even to replace the Pontiac G5 — especially given the desire by Bob Lutz to turn the entire Pontiac lineup into a RWD-only selection of vehicles. Given that, there's even the possibility this platform will end up being two different Pontiac vehicles, both with RWD. We guess we'll just have to wait and see.
GM, UAW Agreement Details Out In Open: GM Alpha RWD Platform Confirmed!
We'd already heard the speculation GM's been looking to take little pieces of the Kappa and Zeta platforms to create a new small-to-medium size rear-wheel-drive platform called Alpha. Now we've got confirmation by way of the product plan leakiness that is the UAW contract "highlights" book. The "product commitments" list is a veritable cornucopia of product info, and it appears to show a commitment by the General to build this new Alpha small-to-medium size rear-wheel-drive platform vehicle at the Lordstown, Ohio plant. We've heard it could be a small Cadillac vehicle and a small Pontiac, perhaps even to replace the Pontiac G5 — especially given the desire by Bob Lutz to turn the entire Pontiac lineup into a RWD-only selection of vehicles. Given that, there's even the possibility this platform will end up being two different Pontiac vehicles, both with RWD. We guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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New York Auto Show Preview: The H3 Coulda Had A V8, So Now It Does
Looks like the best laid plans of mice and men are plans easily laid low by a HummerGuy. The site all about the vehicular BJ is reporting via a standard embargo break that the 2008 Hummer H2"...gets a larger 6.2 liter V8 with a six speed transmission - the horsepower increase hasn't been announced, but should be significant. The full third row seat is also new - Hummer has never offered more than a single seat in the rear area. The interior dash area has been updated to a more luxurious and clean looking control panel. It also appears that the front bumper has been changed to an aluminum colored finish. The leather choice has also been updated in 2008. These are some terrific advances to a vehicle that has not had a major update in 5 model years!"And in addition to the pictures below, here's what he's got to say on the H3 Alpha:
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7:19 PM on Mon Mar 26 2007
By Ray Wert
2,956 views,
18 comments
Latest by orangebeast: I attended a Hummer event last year in Moab, and there were several stock H3s with rookie drivers that easily handled one of the harder trails. The manual tranny H3s have a really low granny gear that is well-suited more »
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