The 2010 Hummer H3 will be a carry over from the 2009 model with a few new features. Those new features include the addition of a 5.3-liter V-8 engine with E85 FlexFuel capability and variable valve timing. Also the 2010 Hummer H3 will come in three new exterior colors, Canyon Metallic, Silver Metallic and Red Rock Metallic.
The full H3 lineup includes the H3, H3T and the V-8 powered Alpha series offered on both the H3 and H3T. The 2010 Hummer H3 comes standard with the 3.7-liter I-5 with a 5-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed automatic (Hydra-Matic 4L60).
The 2010 Hummer H3 will delivers exceptional rock crawling and climbing performance; it was engineered for off-road leadership among midsize SUVs. The heart of this capability is its electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system and suspension tuning tailored for off-road performance. In addition, the H3 features standard underbody shielding, brake traction control, and an optional 4.03:1 transfer case with front- and rear-locking differentials. The H3 and H3T are the first vehicles with independent front suspensions to be offered with a front-locking differential from the factory.
Among its off-road credentials, the H3 can ford 24-inch (610 mm) streams at a 5-mph pace, climb 16-inch (407 mm) vertical steps and rocks, make its way through deep sand and race easily over sandy surfaces.
H3’s more maneuverable size provides advantages, such as a 37-foot turning circle (SUV models) that is about the same as a typical compact car, making easy work of parking lot maneuvers during everyday use and tight turns when off-roading. High ground clearance and great breakover angles make it possible to clear large obstacles in off-road driving. Serious off-road performance is also aided by exceptional approach and departure angles that permit the H3 and H3T to drive into a hole and back out again, without getting hung up in the front or rear.
2010 Hummer H3 Highlights:
- Three new colors: Canyon Metallic, Silver Metallic, Red Rock Metallic
- New 5.3-liter V-8 engine with E85 FlexFuel capabilities