I agree. Personally, if I had to much money, I would choose the H1 instantly.
Actually I e-mailed Hummer about the H3 because I'm sad that they are going
in this direction (The X5 market) instead of building further on their idea with
the H1, the uncompromising offroader. And I got this e-mail in return from
some guy at Hummer / General Motors:
Thank you for contacting HUMMER and for your comments concerning the 2006 HUMMER H3. We appreciate your comments concerning the need to keep the off-road capabilities of HUMMER vehicles. H3 provides a surprisingly smooth, comfortable ride, along with the responsive handling and braking control that customers want for daily driving. Key chassis features that contribute to this combination of smoothness and control, both on- and off-road, include:
? A fully welded ladder-type frame, with a modular, three-piece design that incorporates fully boxed components for outstanding strength and stiffness.
? An independent front SLA torsion bar suspension and "Hotchkiss" design multi-leaf, semi-elliptic, single-stage leaf spring rear suspension. The standard suspension provides excellent on-highway comfort and outstanding off-road capability, while the optional Off-Road Adventure package delivers extreme off-road capability.
? Underbody protection that includes four standard protective shields, including the front skid plate; an oil pan skid plate that also protects the front axle; and a transfer case shield and a fuel tank shield. Additional protection is also available from optional chassis-bolted rocker panel protectors.
? A highly sophisticated standard power rack-and-pinion steering system, with a three-bushing design and a 17:1 ratio that contributes to a very maneuverable 37-foot curb-to-curb turning circle.
? Electro-hydraulic four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Rear Proportioning, for quick, controlled stops.
? Standard single-wheel, full-function traction control that uses a combination of engine intervention and brake management to allow as many as three wheels on a slippery surface and still provide impressive traction capability. It also interacts with the transfer case to provide additional off-road operating modes.
? Stabilitrak vehicle stability enhancement system, which enhances safety, stability and control on all roads.
H3 is more maneuverable size provides advantages, such as a 37-ft. turning circle and 9.1-inch ground clearance, which contribute to maximum breakover angle of 25 degrees (with 33-inch tires). The maximum approach angle of 40 degrees and maximum departure angle of 37 degrees also aid serious off-road performance. These approach and departure angles permit the H3 to drive right into a hole and back out again, without being hung up in front or rear. Among its off-road capabilities, the H3 can ford 16 inches of water at 20 mph or 24-inch streams at a 5-mph pace, climb 16-inch vertical steps and rocks, make its way through deep sand and race over sandy surfaces.
To obtain more information regarding the H3, please visit
http://www.hummer.com or contact your preferred dealership. Currently there are over 150 HUMMER dealerships authorized to sell and service H2 models. To locate an authorized dealer in your immediate area, go to the HUMMER website at
http://www.hummer.com/ for locations nearest you. Click on the Dealer Locator link on the top tool bar. A test-drive opportunity in one of our other vehicles will be available if a visit to an authorized HUMMER dealership is warranted. There is definitely nothing like a test-drive to view and experience a vehicle first hand!
We hope that this information answers your question(s). If you need additional information or have further questions, please let us know via email or by calling HUMMER at 1-800-732-5493, between 9:00 AM- 9:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Again, thank you for contacting HUMMER!
Sincerely,
Mezzie Edmondson-Ochoa
HUMMER
Customer Relationship Manager