2006 Hummer H3 First Drive

Specifications


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TO THE POINT Selling Points: Incredible off-road performance, rugged Hummer looks, nice interior
Deal Breakers: Wimpy engine, small cargo area, compromised visibility
Our Advice:If you need a serious off-roading machine and love the look of a Hummer, the H3 is sure to please. Otherwise, try something else on for size.

MEET THE COMPETITION Jeep Grand Cherokee
Toyota 4Runner

Specifications The 2006 Hummer H3 competes against the Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, Honda Pilot, Isuzu Ascender, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota 4Runner.

Test Vehicle: 2006 Hummer H3
Base Price: $29,500
Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter inline five-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 220 at 5,600 rpm
Engine Torque: 225 lb.-ft. at 2,800 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Curb weight, lbs.: 4,700 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 16/20 (manual); 16/19 (automatic) mpg
Length: 186.7 inches (with spare and 33-inch tires)
Width: 74.7 inches
Wheelbase: 111.9 inches
Height: 74.5 inches
Head room (front/rear): 39.9 inches (with sunroof); 40.6 inches (without sunroof) / 37.9 inches (with sunroof); 39.9 inches (without sunroof)
Leg room (front/rear): 41.9 inches / 35 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 55.7 cu. ft.
Max. Payload: 1,150 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity: 4,500 lbs.
Ground Clearance: 9.1 inches
Approach angle (degrees): 38 (with 32-inch tires); 40 (with 33-inch tires)
Departure angle (degrees): 36 (with 32-inch tires); 37 (with 33-inch tires)
Breakover angle (degrees): 24 (with 32-inch tires); 25 (with 33-inch tires)
Competitors: Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, Honda Pilot, Isuzu Ascender, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra, Suzuki XL-7, Toyota 4Runner

Photos courtesy of General Motors

About Sue Mead
Sue Mead works as a photojournalist and features writer for more than two dozen publications. She has written for Parade, Popular Science, Open Road, the Road & Track Buyers Guide, Men's Journal, Popular Mechanics and Diversion and she has worked as an auto editor for CNN/fn. Sue has co-driven in two of the world's toughest off-road races, the Baja 1000 and the Paris-Dakar Raid. She attended four Camel Trophy adventures for Land Rover North America and has participated in several long-distance adventure drives. She recently completed her first book, "Monster Trucks and Tractors" published by Chelsea House. Sue lives in New England.