click above to view video of the 2009 HUMMER H3T
The recently announced 2009 HUMMER H3T holds a lot of promise for GM's ex-military brand. For one, it's a true truck with a separate cab and bed, which gives it some true truck capability compared to other crew cab unibody trucks on the market like the Honda Ridgeline (we know, a very unfair comparison). Riding on a stretched version of the regular H3's platform, the H3T will also be available with a huge catalog of optional dealer-installed accessories to personalize the truck to an owner's specific needs.
We'll see the H3T in person next week at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, and HUMMER has even shown the truck in person to a few journalists already, but we thought you'd be interested in this string of b-roll video that the automaker has just released. We've spared you a techno soundtrack, so you'll hear the HUMMER H3T plowing through the snow as God intended, as well as few quick quips from HUMMER General Manager Martin Walsh and Director of Design Carl Zipfel about why they think the H3T is the cat's meow. Follow the jump to view the video.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
TwinTurbo3000GT @ Jan 31st 2008 1:11PM
awesome. took them long enough though.
TwinTurbo3000GT @ Jan 31st 2008 1:17PM
still anticipating a 2-door with a full size bed. Maybe next year?
BobbyBud @ Jan 31st 2008 1:34PM
Great. Another POS Hummer product from GM. They really have a knack for bringing the wrong product to the market at the wrong time. Hummers have not exactly sold well, and they keep building more. Brilliant.
PAT @ Jan 31st 2008 1:46PM
Hummer is not trying to compete with Toyota or Chevy for sales numbers here, they are trying to appeal to those people that want something with some unique styling cues and solid capability. I love how people jump on the hate Hummer bandwagon and say how horrible their sales numbers are.
The Other Bob @ Jan 31st 2008 1:47PM
Actually the H-3 has been a good selling product for Hummer and it performs very well for its intended purpose.
It is really no different than any other mid-sized truck sold by major automakers throughout the U.S. market. The only difference is it still has the 2 speed transfer case and capabilities to go offroad and is marketed as such. It likely will get the same mileage as a Ridgeline and other trucks - about 20mpg highway.
Jay @ Jan 31st 2008 3:26PM
aw shut up you test tube baby
vintage @ Jan 31st 2008 1:38PM
I don't think god intended much of anything when it comes to this thing, unless god likes to intend horribly performing gas guzzlers built for men with penile inadequacy issues.
M @ Jan 31st 2008 4:53PM
I think it's pretty creepy that there are people out there that actually go up to H2s, open the H2 driver side door, and zip down the H2 driver's pants peering down to get a good look the size of an H2 driver's wang.. Disgusting! Make it easy for the H2 drivers and register as a sex offender so they can easily spot these people.
Nick @ Jan 31st 2008 1:39PM
It looks so strange...the roof looks chopped for starters....just such odd proportions. Not saying it won't do well on the market (hopefully it doesn't), but that sideview makes me cringe.
Playdrv4me @ Jan 31st 2008 1:44PM
Why do you hope it doesn't do well? That's just downright pessimistic and pointless.
Anyway, it doesn't look that bad. The biggest problem with it I can see is it needs to be leveled out a little bit more. The ass end of it is WAAY to high in proportion to the front. This may be due to cargo considerations when fully loaded, but in that case they should consider a leveling suspension instead... it looks really stupid with the rear so far up.
Playdrv4me @ Jan 31st 2008 2:05PM
1. Generalization
2. Completely wrong. The H3T is based on the H3, which in turn is based on the fuel efficient (for a truck) Chevy Colorado. And no, they are not just snazzy bodies. The H2 at least has SERIOUS offroading hardware in the driveline, including dual locking differentials and a beefed up transfer case. This is coming from someone who drives the competition mind you.
3. Are you smoking crack? I hope you are joking because there is no way any domestic or foreign vehicle can be driven on U.S. roads without passing emissions and safety testing. If you want to talk about a car "circumventing" anything, why don't you pick on the Tesla roadster, which despite being "green" got a waiver on Airbag regulations.
4. Get a bigger car.
5. It's a truck, not a Ferrari?
6. See #2.
MajorGeek @ Jan 31st 2008 1:47PM
Sigh, this gets boring, especially at an auto enthusiast website. H2 I have gets 12.5, about the same as many full size crew cabs and a tad less then the tons of SUV's on the road, yet you fail to follow all SUV and truck threads complaining about gas mileage, especially if you consider sales numbers of trucks that get such bad MPG and sell in huge numbers. Not to mention the H3 I had got 20 MPG, better then most full size trucks and SUV's. Really, your either just uninformed or stuck dreaming about cars you will never afford, why else would you bother? Finally, the H1 has been discontinued. That was what started the whole anti-hummer for environmentalists because it was in the 8 MPG range. Pick up an occasional newspaper or pretend you know anything about cars. Anyhow, this is America, you buy what you want, I have other cars and a motorcycle and I often prefer to drive the Hummer, it is just fun!
Vintage @ Jan 31st 2008 1:51PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C6Chea9Xnw
MajorGeek @ Jan 31st 2008 1:53PM
Thanks for proving my point.
Brendan @ Jan 31st 2008 1:55PM
Hummer-Please build one with a stout 3-4.5 liter diesel. That would truly be a great truck. Isuzu makes some nice diesels.....
MajorGeek @ Jan 31st 2008 1:58PM
"1. Anybody who buys one is a jackass, and never uses turn signals"
I do
"2. They are poser vehicles, and suck at offroading. They're just a suburban with a snazzy body, and lots of weight."
Actually, were discussing the H3, continue showing everyone how uninformed you are. H3 is based off the Colorado platform.
"3. They were built to circumvent CAFE standards, so they do not pass any MPG, emissions, or safety tests."
Oops, wrong truck again genius, thats the H2
"4. Speaking of safety, they will kill almost anybody in a passenger car"
Back to Youtube, you seem to like it there. Search for Hummer accidents, you should see the one where a H2 hit a bus, it wasnt pretty.
"5. Also speaking of safety, they have horrible handling and braking, and poor avoidance abilities."
Go fact man. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Handling, great, braking is incredible and unless you were in front of me, I can avoid it.
"6. They get atrocious MPG. My 68 Charger with a big block/4spd got better mileage."
You go, girl! Where are your numbers, come on ONE fact, throw me a bone. Your 68 Charger should be getting 10 MPG or less if its tricked. I get 12.5, 20 in the H3 which is what were discussing, you moved back to the H1. You choose the Hummer brand, then add in a no longer produced vehicle as stats. Man, no wonder your here all day, no way you can hold a job.
M @ Jan 31st 2008 5:00PM
Major Geek, I've gotta say you have a lot of courage driving around in an H2. I do not own an H2 myself, I just don't understand how ridiculous people can get when they insult other people's freedom to choose. But have fun with the truck! Don't let these anti-H2 perverts get to you!!
Dave @ Jan 31st 2008 1:59PM
I love how they call it a "stretched H3" platform... why not call it exactly what it is... a chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon, isuzu i370, or one of the 20 other variations available around the world...
the only thing the hummer brand brings to this is a bunch of crap bolted on to it, and the potential for more hideous spinners, neon, chrome, and other pathetic after-market "bling" that some people think makes them look cool.
Mr. Oak @ Jan 31st 2008 2:14PM
You gotta love it. Print the word HUMMER, and jackasses come out of the woodwork.
I hope they build even more of them. You can't apply the mpg rating of the H1 to everything that says Hummer.
To: the General, build 'em they are the coolest vehicles out there, hated mostly by the folks that cannot afford them, or are too stupid to do their own research, so they walk around repeating what some other jackass said.
bigbenaugust @ Jan 31st 2008 2:16PM
"huge catalog of optional dealer-installed accessories to personalize the truck to an owner's specific needs. "
Like 24" wheels, low-profile tires, and lots of gaudy chrome trim?