Spy Shots: HUMMER H3 SUT
You can always count on Bob Lutz to provide a wealth of future product tidbits at his press conferences. Spy shots posted on LLN confirm Bob's comments about new Hummer models. This H3 captured is both longer than a standard H3 and is camouflaged in the rear. A close inspection reveals the tent work that is hiding the back of the truck sags aft of the B-pillar, indicating without a doubt there's a bed back there.
This is obviously the SUT version of the H3, but we're still looking for the H3T concept to make it to production as a dedicated truck, one we'd gladly choose over a Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon. Lutz did hint that this was a possibility, so we're keeping our fingers crossed.
[Source: LLN]
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Jamie 3:47PM (10/04/2006)
If they'll buy it, build it.
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Mike 3:58PM (10/04/2006)
Actually this is how the H3 was supposed to start out.
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Kowell 3:59PM (10/04/2006)
Hello Canyon/Colorado King Cab...
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Erik 4:04PM (10/04/2006)
This is cool, so long as they make a 2-door version, and make it EXTREMELY different from canyon/colorado
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rwdmtparkingonly 4:10PM (10/04/2006)
Crew cab actually. I wonder if the bed will actually be separate, it looks a bit long for the midgate system.
I would much rather just get a Canyon crew cab, avoiding looking like a poser and pissing off fringe environmentalists.
http://autos.msn.com/research/compare/default.aspx?c=0&n=3&i=0&tb=0&ph1=t0&ph2=t0&dt=1&v=t100647&v=t100980
The big problem is that the H3/Canyon drivetrains suck compared to the Nissan Xterra and Frontier.
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Kowell 4:16PM (10/04/2006)
"The big problem is that the H3/Canyon drivetrains suck compared to the Nissan Xterra and Frontier."
That 5 cylinders inline has problems when compared to a lot of other same size pickup's engines.
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CrunchyCookie 4:20PM (10/04/2006)
The crappiest new model debut of 2006, now available in useless form!
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Jp 4:31PM (10/04/2006)
Some guy said it best in C&D once...If this thing offers 'Luxury' does that make it a SLUT?
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Andrew 4:34PM (10/04/2006)
i thought the title read SLLUT at first glance instead of SUT.
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JackOfShadows 5:11PM (10/04/2006)
The military HUMVEE is built in Mishawaka, Indiana.
The Hummer H1, the civilian version of the HUMVEE, is no longer in production.
The Hummer H2, more civilianized, experenced slowed production some months ago and now rumors are hot and heavy among the UAW Local 5 members, that production numbers will not only be cut again, close to 100 workers will be laid off.
The Hummer H3, the one in this blog, is of course made elsewhere.
How do I know this news? I live in Mishawaka, Indiana.
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Paul 5:24PM (10/04/2006)
another load of american junk from GM made with that pathetic 5 cyl buzz bomb of a motor.
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Fabulo 6:09PM (10/04/2006)
Another evidence that styling alone will sell a car/truck. The H3 is just a ugly to me as its bigger brothers (and it's a good thing because it looks just as manly macho man - village people style)
The H3 has all the visual clues that makes it look much higher and much bigger than it actually is. This is why it sells so well (being so cheap helps too)
At least GM has this one right: sell on looks. Same thing DCX did with the 300. Looks badass, sells alot.
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cg 6:57PM (10/04/2006)
Bring it with a small diesel powerplant please.
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snakesausage 7:46PM (10/04/2006)
I wonder if this means that DCX will announce the release of the Jeep Gladiator next month? I hope so because I am a big Gladiator fan.
Gladiator Forum:
http://www.jeepgladiator.org/
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AMcA 3:13PM (10/05/2006)
I see a big mistake there: the bed is long. It has a big ole' rear overhand that will destory the truck rear approach angle.
There goes Hummer's credibility on off-road. And there goes the prime foundation of Hummer.
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Takaboy 9:14PM (10/04/2006)
At least it's not a Sports Luxury Utility Vehicle, a.k.a. SLUT.
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MikeW 10:28AM (10/05/2006)
It is time for the 6L50 transmission to go with the bigger 3.7 I5 engine.
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Brian 9:04AM (10/07/2006)
They should make it like the concept H3T, it would go over great! They already have a 4 door pick up. Give us something that has a useable bed and that has some attitude to it.
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Ron 1:19PM (11/07/2006)
October 24, 2006
Supercharged Hummer H3 to Debut at Las Vegas’s SEMA Show
So whats the big deal? There were numerous supercharged H3s at the SEMA show last year — what makes this one different? Well, this is the first two-speed super charger to be put in a high-performance car or SUV. The Hummer H3 will be displayed at Antonov’s (the manufacturer) booth inside the show. The real fun will be on the proving grounds where a similar system has been installed in a Ford Mustang GT. According to Antonov, the torque and power at the rear wheels of the GT is boosted 58% with the two-speed supercharger. And although they haven’t hooked the H3 up to any computers to test the output, they “confident of a similar performance boost for the Hummer.” Worlds fastest H3? I wouldn’t be surprised…
To see this supurb Antonov supecharger in action goto: Good movie's with big sound' s.
Also a lot of detailed pictures of this combined Rotrex/Antonov supercharger with the Antonov AMM 2-speed set up module. http://www.antonov-clubsite.nl/000000962f000d411/00000097c90900001/index.html
In 31 oktober 2006 it will be demomstrated at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
There is also a http://www.AntonovForum.com
Here we have all kind of discussions about this Antonov technology
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