In 2003, Los Angeles Corporation General Motors introduced the compact Hummer H3T concept, built on the Chevrolet Colorado/TrailBlazer platform. The concept featured a soft folding roof, a pickup truck that opened on three sides, Nike trim, and all-wheel drive that engaged only when needed.
The chassis is based on a supporting frame with a front torsion bar and a rear multi-link suspension, cabin and cargo body made as a single unit to increase structural rigidity.
The exterior remained the same deliberately rough. Flat body panels, a square cab, huge headlights and a rectangular grille clearly indicate the Hummer brand. Car dimensions: 4.44 m long, 1.89 m wide and 1.79 m high.
The Hummer H3T takes an unusual approach to pickup truck design. The car is two-seater. It has a soft, detachable soft-top roof. The body has side doors, invisible at first glance, consisting of two halves - the upper one, which opens to the side, and the lower one, which folds down and turns into a convenient step. Thanks to these doors, you can use the spacious loading platform much more convenient - there is no need to wade through the entire body to things lying directly behind the cabin. To the side walls cargo compartment Built-in sealed folding tool boxes. The tailgate folds down to form a single plane with the bottom of the body.
Masculine appearance war machine largely preserved, but at the same time a certain youthful playfulness appeared in the appearance of the Hummer H3T. Just look at the tires the car is shod with, with its red inserts and fancy tread pattern. This is the result of GM's collaboration with Nike and BFGoodrich. In addition to its technology, Nike endowed the concept with a special thermal insulating material called Sphere, which covers the seats. The Nike interior features two-tone upholstery with bright red inserts, red instrument lighting, chrome dial trim, a wide color display on the center console and climate control.
Under the hood of the H3T is a 350-horsepower five-cylinder 3.5-liter engine equipped with a turbocharger. Its torque is 474 Nm at 3600 rpm. Transmission: automatic four-speed HydraMatic 4L65-E 4.
When the car went into production, the letter from the index disappeared, and just H3 remained. The Hummer H3 appeared in the corporation's production range in 2005. The concept pickup truck has given way to the usual one closed body. The SUV is assembled at the American plant in Shreveport (Louisiana).
By American classification The “third” Hummer is a mid-size car all-terrain- it is 40 cm shorter, 16 cm narrower and 15 cm lower than the Hummer H2. Despite the reduction in size, H3 remains a full-fledged SUV with excellent cross-country ability inherent in all models of this brand.
The car is based on a durable steel modular frame, independent torsion bar front suspension and dependent leaf spring rear suspension, disc brakes all wheels with ABS, all-wheel drive transmission with a plug-in front axle, reduction gear and self-locking rear differential.
The designers remained true to the “military” style - the H3 is completely recognizable. The salon has a completely traditional “passenger” interior. In addition to the luxurious interior, the SUV boasts a spacious trunk with a capacity of 835 liters or 1,577 liters with the rear seat folded down.
All versions (Base, Adventure and Luxury) are equipped with only one 5-cylinder 3.5-liter petrol engine producing 220 hp. with variable valve timing. This power unit allows you to overclock 2.1- ton car on the highway along with other road users and overcome serious off-road conditions. The H3 version for Europe will have an optional 3.0 liter R4 CR turbodiesel (130 hp 280 Nm).
The basic equipment is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. A 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.
Now another version of H3 is being prepared for its debut, which will bear the name Alpha. GM Performance Center specialists took an active part in the development of this modification.
In the role of the main driving force 5.3-liter V8 engine producing 295 hp.
In addition, the Hummer H3 Alpha has a modernized chassis, which had to be adapted for installation of a larger engine, reconfigured steering and suspension, as well as a reinforced all-wheel drive transmission.
The presence of a larger and heavy engine on off-road qualities Hummer H3 had no effect. The car can still ford depths of up to 610 millimeters, and climb obstacles up to 407 millimeters high. The maximum ground clearance of the SUV is 231 millimeters, and the approach angle is 39 degrees.
Hummer's iconic design and unparalleled off-road capabilities are known around the world.
In 2010, it was presented, long awaited release. Russian market, Chinese SUV Great Wall Hover H3 (which replaced “just Hover” and, in fact, is the result of its modernization and “rebranding”) - the “noisy” presentation of the new SUV in Russia was then also supported by a spectacular demonstration of capabilities.
Externally, the Great Wall Hover H3 differs slightly from its predecessor, although if you look closely, changes in the exterior are immediately noticeable - although the front part remains “recognizable”, at the same time, it has been changed in almost everything (except for the main headlights)… slightly expanded moldings, the contours of the rear wing have inconspicuously changed, the front turn signals have “moved” from the wings to the rear-view mirrors, and the “dead zone” on the driver’s mirror has been noticeably expanded... the rear license plate is now illuminated not from the sides, but from above (and there is a hole between the backlights for installing a video camera rear view). And the new radiator grille fits into the overall design more organically than its predecessor... and yes, the changes in the optics of the headlights declared by the manufacturer are unlikely to be noticeable with the naked eye.
As for the interior of the cabin Great Wall Hover H3 – it has undergone changes that evoke from the depths of memory the lines of the classic: “... and experience, the son of difficult mistakes...”. Indeed, some of the shortcomings of the previous model were finally taken into account and eliminated... but not all.
For example, it is now impossible to turn on all-wheel drive “accidentally” by dropping a heavy object on the button to turn it on. The place of the button was taken by a rotary handle (in the manner of the tuning knobs of old radios). The button for turning on the rear fog lights has taken its rightful place on the right (where the button for turning on the front fog lights used to be) - from now on, the control of both is combined... And in the rear seat there is a fifth (children's) headrest and seat belt.
Both front seats are electrically heated, and the driver's seat is also equipped with electric position adjustment. The radio no longer has only a CD, but also an MP3 player with a USB connector on the front panel (and the “CD changer” was “removed from service” - instead the driver received a container with a lid, which he can use at his own discretion).
Great Wall Hover H3 also acquired new controls. A rotating head for turning on the rear wiper has appeared on the right steering column switch, and the control of the front wipers (except for the already familiar two fixed modes) now has the “Auto” position - in which the operation of the wipers is controlled by a rain sensor. The same “auto mode” is also available on the left lever - it turns on the headlight range control, controlled by a light sensor.
The “superlux” package is distinguished from the “standard” package (according to the company’s classification – “luxury”): leather interior(instead of velor) and an electric sunroof. As a “consolation bonus,” the owner of the luxury package will receive a cargo area mat. The standard climate control is the same in both trim levels, and, believe me, it works quite well.
Now is the time to “look under the hood” - that is, under the hood of the Great Wall Hover H3... So, if we talk about technical characteristics - under the hood there is a two-liter engine (to be precise, with a volume of 1997 cm³) Gas engine"Mitsubishi", which now has a power of 122 horsepower and a torque of 175 Nm in the range of 2500-3000 rpm. It comes with a five-speed transmission manual transmission gears with slightly modified compared to previous model gear ratio.
The maximum speed of the Great Wall Hover H3 is 150 kilometers per hour, and, as usual, is limited at this level electronic unit management. So chip tuning lovers have the widest field for activity.
Fuel consumption (gasoline with octane number not lower than 92) is 10.8 liters per hundred in the city or 8.2 outside it.
Regarding other technical Hover characteristics H3, then they remained the same as those of “just Hover”. The wheelbase width is the same 2700 millimeters, and the minimum ground clearance is at least 18 centimeters. The hydraulic power steering is also in place, and still greatly facilitates the control of a heavy vehicle (curb weight 1905 kg).
About performance SUV Great Wall Hover H3 can be judged from a short test drive that took place at the training ground of the Research Center for Testing and Development of Motor Vehicles of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise NAMI in the town of Dmitrov near Moscow. In general, it was carried out quite standardly - no shocking capabilities were demonstrated when driving on the highway or over rough terrain. But then a very impressive trick was demonstrated... At the training ground there is a section of road with a 60% rise. Until now, only off-road vehicles specially adapted for traveling in the mountains (with a winch and a safety rope) have been able to climb this slope. And then, as they say, in front of the amazed public, the Great Wall Hover H3 confidently crawled all the way up this section without any cable, and just like that - on low gear and with all-wheel drive engaged. In response to numerous questions about the features of this device, a representative of the general dealer “Hover” in Russia explained that the car used in demonstration performances was an ordinary serial device that had not undergone any modifications.
Well, in conclusion, about the price - the Great Wall Hover H3 in 2014 was offered in two trim levels: “Luxe” (729 thousand rubles) and “Super Luxe” (774 thousand rubles). As the name of the trim levels suggests, the car is already equipped with everything necessary “in the base”, and “Super Luxe” can additionally boast: a rear view camera, leather trim, a sunroof, a multimedia system (instead of an audio system), and electric tuning driver's seat.
Great Wall Hover H3 debuted in 2010. Hover H3 is a deep restyling Hover car. Externally, the H3 is not very different from its predecessor. Front and rear bumper changed the shade towards a darker one. The moldings have been slightly expanded, and the contours of the wing have changed imperceptibly. The front turn signals have been moved from the wings to the rear-view mirrors, and the “dead zone” on the driver’s mirror has been noticeably expanded. Rear number Now it is illuminated not from the sides, but from above, and between the backlights there is a hole for installing a rear-view video camera. The new radiator grille fits into the overall design more organically than its predecessor. The changes in the optics of the headlights declared by the company are unlikely to be noticeable with the naked eye. Large optics, a massive chrome-plated false radiator grille, a wide mouth of the air intake - the Hover looks like a serious SUV.
When working on the interior, some shortcomings of the previous model were taken into account and eliminated. The interior decoration uses black hard plastic with leatherette inserts. In a word, everything is restrained and laconic. Innovations introduced, primarily aimed at increasing comfort. Hover H3 has new controls. A rotating head for turning on the rear wiper has appeared on the right steering column switch, and the control of the front wipers, in addition to two fixed modes, now has an “Auto” position, in which the operation of the wipers is controlled by a rain sensor. The front seats are quite comfortable, the seating position is high, they are electrically heated, and driver's seat It is also equipped with an electric position adjustment drive. The radio reads both CD and MP3 formats, and is also equipped with a USB connector.
Great Wall Hover H3 has two trim levels: “Lux” and “Super Lux”. The differences between them are minimal. “SuperLux”, for example, boasts an electric sunroof, leather upholstery instead of velor, a DVD player and a rear view camera. Both trim levels have parking sensors, a light sensor that automatically turns on the headlights at dusk, climate control, power steering, front airbags, ABS, EBD (redistribution system braking forces between the wheels), alloy wheels, electric mirrors, electric windows and remote central locking.
Under the hood of the Great Wall Hover H3 is a two-liter four-cylinder petrol engine from Mitsubishi power 122 hp (at 5250 rpm). The maximum torque of 175 Nm is achieved already at 2500 rpm. The engine is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission with a gear ratio slightly changed compared to the previous model. Maximum speed is 150 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption is 10.8 liters per hundred in the city, 8.2 liters outside of it.
The front suspension of the Hover H3 is independent torsion bar, double wishbone, the rear suspension is dependent spring. To withstand moderate off-road conditions, the Hover has plug-in all-wheel drive (the rest of the time the Hover H3 is rear-wheel drive) and reduction gears. The minimum clearance is at least 18 centimeters. Add to this a 600-liter trunk, capable of rear seats turn into 2326 liters and you have a real workhorse for all kinds of touring trips.
The Hummer H3 SUV was the most compact in the lineup Hummer cars, for which he was even nicknamed “Baby Hummer” in the USA. Despite this, the Hummer H3 was no less popular than its older brothers, the Hummer H1 and H2. The production of the “third Hummer” started in 2005, although the premiere of this mid-size SUV took place back in 2003. In Russia, the Hummer H3 was assembled in Kaliningrad, but the H3 era ended in 2010 with the closure of the Hummer brand.
The Hummer H3 looks very similar to the H2, but has less chrome trim and smaller dimensions. The length of the Hummer H3 body is 4742 mm, the length of the wheelbase is 2842 mm, the width is limited to 2172 mm including mirrors and 1900 mm excluding mirrors, and the height fits within the framework of 1895 mm. Height ground clearance(clearance) of the Hummer H3 SUV is 230 mm. The minimum curb weight does not exceed 2130 kg, but in higher trim levels it can increase to 2231 kg.
The Hummer H3 salon has five seats And high level equipment. Only materials were used in the interior decoration of the SUV High Quality, including soft plastic, decorative metal inserts and leather. The interior design, in particular the front panel, is quite simple, which opens up ample opportunities For self-tuning interior, which, in fact, was successfully used by most Hummer owners H3.
Unlike its older brothers, H3 had less spacious trunk, which in the base was capable of swallowing no more than 835 liters of cargo, but with the second row of seats folded it grew to 1577 liters.
In 2008, the Hummer H3 underwent restyling, as part of which it was slightly retouched appearance car, and the interior has been improved. In addition, the list of optional equipment has noticeably expanded, in which, in particular, a rear view camera and entertainment system for passengers back row chairs
Specifications. For my Hummer history H3 tried on three power plants. The SUV was initially offered with two engine options.
The role of the younger one was played by a turbocharged in-line 5-cylinder engine of the Vortec family with a displacement of 3.5 liters (3464 cm3) and a distributed fuel injection system. His maximum power did not exceed 223 hp at 5600 rpm, and peak torque was at 305 Nm, developed at 2800 rpm. The younger engine was combined only with a 5-speed manual transmission, which allowed it to accelerate to a maximum of 180 km/h or accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 10.0 seconds. As for fuel consumption, in urban operation the engine consumed about 14.7 liters of AI-95 gasoline.
The senior engine at the initial stage of sales was also the 5-cylinder Vortec unit with a turbocharger and distributed injection fuel, but with a working volume of 3.7 liters (3653 cm3). Its peak power was recorded at 245 hp, developed at 5600 rpm, and the torque at 4600 rpm reached 328 Nm. As a checkpoint for of this motor a basic 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission were offered. From the first checkpoint Hummer SUV The H3 was able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds, while consuming about 11.2 liters for every 100 km in the city. With automatic transmission, the starting acceleration was within the same 9.8 seconds, but fuel consumption increased to 14.7 liters.
In 2008, the line of engines was replenished with a new flagship. It was an 8-cylinder V-shaped unit with a displacement of 5.3 liters (5327 cm3). The flagship was capable of squeezing out 305 hp. power at 5200 rpm, as well as about 434 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. These capabilities were quite enough for the starting acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds or achieving maximum speed at 165 km/h with an average gasoline consumption within the city of 18.1 liters. The flagship engine was combined only with a 4-band Hydra-Matic 4L60 automatic transmission, which has electronic control.
Like the older Hummers, the mid-size Hummer H3 SUV was built on a frame platform and had a all-wheel drive, which after restyling received the opportunity to optionally install a front locking differential. In addition, the H3 was equipped with a Hill Start Assist system when starting to move uphill, dynamic stabilization StabiliTrak and traction control system TCS. In front of the Hummer H3 received torsion bar suspension with double wishbones, and at the rear it was equipped with a multi-link spring suspension. On the wheels of the front axle, American engineers used ventilated disc brake mechanisms, and the wheels rear axle I got simple disc brakes. The steering mechanism additionally received power steering.
It is noteworthy that the only plant outside the United States that fully produced the Hummer H3 was the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. Apparently this was one of the reasons for the high popularity of this model in our country. The demand for used Hummer H3 continues to this day, despite the fact that the production of the SUV was discontinued back in 2010.
In 2014, on secondary market, Hummer H3 is offered at a price of about 1 million rubles (+/- depending on the condition of the car).
