Hummer H3T pickup announced

[The Swiss]

So far I was not a big Hummer-fan but this one might change my opinion ... Can you imagine a H3T with a Four Wheel Camper cabin? :drool:

If the preliminary specs are right, the H3Tshould have a 26 gallon fuel tank; now that should give a nice range... (makes me cry thinking about this 19 gallon tank I have in the Commander)

 

[Fireman78]

I'd put my Power Wagon up against anything. Just sayin'

 

[Scott Brady]

I'd put my Power Wagon up against anything. Just sayin'

The only thing that will stop a Power Wagon is it's size...

Here is some testing I did with one for Chrysler in the snow.

Just before it got pinned between a tree and a rock, and ripped the passenger side door up (not me driving).

 

[Fireman78]

LOL!!! That happened to me LAST WEEK! Luckily I had my trusty chainsaw with me and , well, lets just say there's one less Juniper tree in the world.

Disclaimer- this was on a worksite where we were cutting and chipping trees, it's not like I go around and just cut trees down. I had slipped sideways on an icy hill , wedging a juniper between the truck and chipper, right at the hitch. Not good. The saw , winch and lockers came in handy that day!

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Hummer will display the H3T at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. The first model will be a crew cab with 5 foot long bed. There's an article about the truck at PickupTruck.com

just saw it yesterday at the auto show

 

[Fireman78]

I gotta admit...that's a good lookin truck.

 

[Scott Brady]

Look'in good!

 

[kcowyo]

And as far as bashing goes... I don't consider it bashing to point out that GM's track record as far a reliability is pretty shabby (since about 1979). That's a fact. If you're gonna buy something that costs this much and that you will be taking loved ones out into the woods with, it's a fact that you should be aware of...

Than how do you explain that the most popular engine swap for Toyota icons like the FJ40, FJ55, FJ60, FJ62 is GM's 350? And is there a more revered rear axle for swaps among the hardcore off road crawlin' crowd than GM's Corporate 14 bolt FF?

Of all the engine choices available to replace a worn out Toyota motor or Jeep motor, the 350 and GM's 4.3ltr V6 are the most common and popular. The 6.0 from GM is also gaining ground as a popular option for swaps. There is an entire industry supported by swapping GM parts into other brands.

You state that GM's reliability has been "pretty shabby" since 1979 and state that is "fact". You need to be specific and not just generalize. I see no facts from you nor links to help a reader draw their own conclusions. Your dislike of GM is very apparent. Evidence to back your claims is not.

If your true intent with your anti-GM comments is to inform people of the drawbacks of taking a GM product into the woods, some facts rather than blanket derogatory statements regarding the world's top selling vehicle manufacturer would be useful.

 

[4Rescue]

just saw it yesterday at the auto show

OK, that actualy looks kinda neat, I'd love to see one with an ARB Bull-bar, fender bars, Full basket, dual spares on a swingout rear bumper etc... Oh, and how about a GREAT candidate for a mid sized diesel?????????

BUT my god could they maybe make the A/B pillars a LITTLE bit thinner??? That right there would make a HUGE difference in visibility. I hate having to "look arould" the A pillar. And for some reason, they don't look as ponderously long , maybe it's the lift/tire combo on the show truck.

Than how do you explain that the most popular engine swap for Toyota icons like the FJ40, FJ55, FJ60, FJ62 is GM's 350? And is there a more revered rear axle for swaps among the hardcore off road crawlin' crowd than GM's Corporate 14 bolt FF?

Of all the engine choices available to replace a worn out Toyota motor or Jeep motor, the 350 and GM's 4.3ltr V6 are the most common and popular. The 6.0 from GM is also gaining ground as a popular option for swaps. There is an entire industry supported by swapping GM parts into other brands.

You state that GM's reliability has been "pretty shabby" since 1979 and state that is "fact". You need to be specific and not just generalize. I see no facts from you nor links to help a reader draw their own conclusions. Your dislike of GM is very apparent. Evidence to back your claims is not.

If your true intent with your anti-GM comments is to inform people of the drawbacks of taking a GM product into the woods, some facts rather than blanket derogatory statements regarding the world's top selling vehicle manufacturer would be useful.

OLD GM stuff is fine because like all old things, it's simple. I'm a fan of simple and effective...

The primary reason that the 350 swap is so popular is cause they're cheap and they're everywhere. There are better domestic V8's they just cost more to build. There are more reliable motors, but they tend to not make as much power. A

And yes, GM's reliability ratings have been pretty poor for quite some times, they were leading the pack in TSB's a year or so ago by several hundred iirc...

Cheers

Dave

 

[calamaridog]

As I've already stated, the 4.5L V8 diesel should fit this baby. 310 hp and 520 ftlbs. Going to be an awesome package when it comes out.

 

[evldave]

wow, I leave for a week and the hummer bashing takes over, then the smackdown, then the 'oh, maybe that's not as bad as I thought it would be'...

Anyway, went down to the dealer last week and got put on the list for the H3T. Of course there is no list yet, because GM hasn't released anything to their dealers

I talked with their 'most experienced' salesperson, he didn't even know the alphas came with a CI front diff. Not a whole lot of help

I don't think it's appropriate to directly compare the H3T to true off-road vehicles. If off-roading was my primary concern, I'd take a JK Rubi in a heartbeat - in stock form it will hold it's own against even a modded H3 (and carry the wife & kids). But start comparing an H3T in stock form with any other pickup and it will win (power wagon excluded, of course )

And as much as GM has had reliability issues, I've seen very few major issues with H3s (except the front housing). I've not had any issues with mine even though it was an early-build H3. And now w/the 100k powertrain & 50k everything else warranty, that's pretty strong support that GM thinks they've got at least some of their act together.

So GMs market for H3Ts are people who want a pickup that will do a great job off-road. Look at the accessories and they are all geared towards the adventure/family/haul perspective - no lift kits, no 35" tire options, etc. Given the wheelbase (longer than a suburban!) This won't be any serious rock-crawling rig, and will struggle at Moab, but that's not what it's being built for. Personally, I can't wait to see it in person!!

 

[4Rescue]

A question... Your H3 can be, at the most, 5 years old right??? How do you think the thing will hold up after another 5, 10, 20 years???

 

[Octamog]

...And now w/the 100k powertrain & 50k everything else warranty, that's pretty strong support that GM thinks they've got at least some of their act together.

Or after this weeks financial disclosures maybe they just figure they won't be around long enough to have to fulfill any of those warranty claims!!!

:xxrotflma

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[evldave]

A question... Your H3 can be, at the most, 5 years old right??? How do you think the thing will hold up after another 5, 10, 20 years???

The H3 came out in the spring of 2005. I got mine in October of '05. I've got 42k miles on it, which is obviously pretty high. I have no idea how the truck will hold up over the next year, let alone 5, 10, or 20. So far so good, the fit and finish is holding up well (no annoying rattles or anything), and I'm pretty hard on my stuff. I guess time will tell whether the quality stays up or if the truck will require constant maintenance soon...

 

[Fireman78]

I talked with their 'most experienced' salesperson, he didn't even know the alphas came with a CI front diff. Not a whole lot of help

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Hilarious! So true man! I am getting to the point of just "giving up" trying to explain to people the locking differentials on my Power Wagon.