HUMMER H3 Goes Global

Press Release

Design

HUMMER design is iconic and the H3’s looks make it instantly identifiable as nothing other than a HUMMER. It’s a matter of form following function. Features like its wide track, short overhangs and huge tyres provide stability, outstanding ground clearance and quick rock-climbing capability in off-road driving.

The H3 features the hallmark HUMMER design with flat, chiselled surfaces, upright flat windshield and windows, high metal-to-glass proportions, signature seven-slot louvered grille and pronounced fender flares. Power and strength emanate from its cube-like metal billet form.

In addition to the keynote HUMMER features, a number of new style items set the H3 apart. They are exclusive to the H3 to enable global homologation. Additional fender flares cover the tyres, which must be inside the bodywork in some countries and the external radii were changed on mirrors, front fascias and tow hooks, while the interior architecture of the A-pillar is also amended.

Headlights have an oval design with a chrome surround. Clear lenses with amber bulbs, specially designed side blinker lamps and a unique tail lamp design were also required to meet international lighting requirements. A headlamp leveling system is standard and a redesigned rear bumper with standard trailer hitch and enlarged step pad, is combined with a new Rear Protection Under Run Device and rear fog lamps.

Large tyres are another staple of HUMMER style, clearly signalling its capability. The H3 features standard P265/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler RT/S all-terrain tyres, which have a 32-inch outside diameter.

A large rear swing gate encompasses fixed glass, standard rear wiper, defogger and full-size spare tire. The swing gate-mounted spare with lockable spare tyre cover embossed with HUMMER, is a HUMMER first and enhances interior cargo space.

Among other exterior design highlights are a highly protective aluminium front skid plate; hefty, stamped-steel front and rear bumper bars; a composite front fascia, with “HUMMER” moulded into the driver’s side; standard front tow hooks; and a welded-on rear bumper recovery hook.

The HUMMER H3 is available with the choice of seven external colours: Black, Ocean Blue Metallic, Yellow, Birch White, Lunar Gray Metallic, Victory Red or Arctic Silver Metallic.

The interior design of the HUMMER H3 represents the start of an entirely new design theme for HUMMER. From the outset it was designed to be an everyday driving vehicle. That strongly influenced the design, with comfort and intuitive function being the key factors.

There is generous front and rear headroom, 1.031 mm and 1,013 mm respectively. The H3’s interior design is expressive and refined with a distinct HUMMER influence. The individual front bucket seats with drop down arm rest can be specified with optional heating.

The interior fittings are marked by tight gaps and flush surfaces, and the tone is lightened with the use of bright trim accents and the use of colour. Headliner systems are trimmed in a tailored, tight-weave fabric that is always a light neutral value to enhance the perception of roominess in the vehicle. The pillar mouldings are finished in the same colour, but with a subtle, fine-speckled plastic and a complimentary texture designed to harmonise with the headliner.

H3 customers have a total of five choices for interior colour combinations – All Ebony and Ebony with Light Cashmere seat cushion inserts for the standard cloth seats. All Ebony with Pewter piping, Ebony with Morocco-toned seat cushion inserts and piping, or light Cashmere with Ebony piping, for the leather trim.

The centre stack, flush fit to the instrument panel, is finished in a material called Nissha. This new material carries a metallic finish for a premium look, but is resistant to light reflection and smudges for excellent wear. An emerging material for automobiles, Nissha has previously been used mostly in the electronics industry. This material is also the main component used in the gauge cluster. The instrument panel is positioned to ensure an optimal view of the road, with easy-to-read liquid crystal displays and a driver information centre which includes four levels of controls arranged horizontally for easy use.

Other premium touches include a perforated, leather-wrapped and stitched steering wheel and automatic transmission shift handle. The door release handles and automatic transmission shifter bezel are chromed. The large 916 mm x 624 mm power sunroof offered on the H3 can be opened, closed or set to the “vent” (tilt) position with a single control.

The standard easy-opening, one-piece swing gate makes for convenient loading and unloading of the 1,577 liter maximum cargo capacity (2nd-row seat down). With the second row of 60:40 split folding seats in position, capacity remains a generous 835 liter.

Tough, durable materials protect cargo area sidewalls, while the rear storage area utilises Tufflor rubberised flooring. This material is superior to traditional carpets, mats or rubber floors in its resistance to scratches and damage.