Toxic Texan

HUMMER announced the 2008 H2, with a completely redesigned, more refined interior that combines luxury with HUMMER’s legendary ruggedness; enhanced safety features and a more powerful engine that is coupled with a new, six-speed automatic transmission. The new powertrain combination improves efficiency when compared with previous models.
The new powertrain combination consists of a 6.2L all-aluminum small-block V-8 engine, rated at 393 horsepower (293 kW)* – an increase of about 20 percent over the previous engine – and a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission. Performance-optimizing engine technologies, such as variable valve timing, and the six-speed’s wide gear ratios, including a “tall” overdrive gear, enable the improved performance and efficiency over previous models.
While drivers will feel the ‘08 H2’s improved performance on the road, they’ll appreciate it more while experiencing it in the all-new interior. It features a completely redesigned instrument panel, new seats – including a full third-row seat for two passengers– new door trim panels, new controls, new rear-seat heating/air conditioning system, new rear-seat overhead DVD entertainment system and a new family of premium radios.
All 2008 H2 models are distinguished from previous models with functional changes that maintain HUMMER’s instantly recognizable design identify. The iconic, seven-slot grille features larger openings and the lower grille also is enlarged, accommodating the cooling needs of the more powerful 6.2L V-8 engines. The lower bumpers on ‘08 models are painted silver (previous models had black lower bumpers).

H3 Alpha

The H3 Alpha is the second member of HUMMER’s exclusive Alpha series, representing the pinnacle of performance, both off the road and on it. It comes with a new, 5.3L V-8 engine that delivers 295 horsepower (224 kW)* and 317 lb.-ft. of torque (438 Nm)*. It is partnered with a four-speed automatic transmission and enables a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) – an increase of more than 33 percent over other H3 models
Also new for the H3 Alpha and the entire 2008 H3 lineup are standard head curtain side air bags; they were previously optional. Additional standard safety features now found on all H3 models include:
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
• Four-wheel antilock brakes with traction control
• Dual front air bags with Passenger Sensing System
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility
• LATCH rear child seat anchors
To support the torque output of the powerful V-8, the H3 Alpha’s front differential case is made of cast iron; other models feature an aluminum case. New engine mounts, higher torsion bar rates to support the increased mass, and specific shock valving also are unique to the V-8-powered model, ensuring it continues to deliver the unparalleled ride quality – both on- and off-road – that customers expect.
The H3 lineup also 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 rear locking differential.
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.

kukri

iTrader: (9)

Thats awesome. Will they still offer a 6.0 "regular" version H2? What they really need is get rid of AWD system and equip all H2 and H3 (and upcoming H1 for that matter) with 4x4 selectable when needed, would save a lot on mileage.

BanditTA

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Sweet, the H3 engine choice was a joke.

WILWAXU

iTrader: (6)

I still think a Duramax H2 would sell like hot cakes.

ChaseSS

iTrader: (17)

Is that the hummer that is submerseable like on the commercials? If so I'm buying...

98NATA

I agree, they need a duramax its dumb not to have it as an option imo

Toxic Texan

Yep the duramax would be nice. I will tell you I like that engine in my Escalade.

turbo

iTrader: (10)

Sweet, any pics out yet?

98 Z28

The H1 from what i have read is done and is only being made for the military now because it was to expensive and did not sell enough. A 2wd with 4wd on demand like the trailblazers and stuff probably would not happen either just because it is hummer.

BAD ASS TA WS6

iTrader: (5)

Yeah just as the H1 got good too. They put the Duramax in it, and that truck is a BAD ride.

Too bad the starting price for one was aorund $124k. As soon as you drove it off the lot it wasn't worth more than $80k LOL.

I want some pics of the new H2

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

Any pics of the 5.3 H3?

NO-OPTION-2002

iTrader: (2)

So...

With the H3 being based off the Colorado/Canyon, any bets those trucks see an 8 cylinder of some sort soon???

Silver6sp

iTrader: (2)

even though its a hummer that need to scrap that AWD transfer case, how many soccer moms bought a h2 and off roaded it?? selectable transfer cases will definatley helps sells, IMO

Hydramatic

I hope! It'd be nice to see either the 3900 V6 or a 4.8L with dod in the Colorado/Canyon. Give me an eight and a manual in one of those little pickups, and I'd buy two!

98 Z28

http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/to...r-H3-Alpha.htm hummer.com has a few pics of it on their site too.

I think when my trailblazer lease is up thats what i'm going to buy.

The H1's were great altogether, my buddy had one for a few years even though it was a 92 it was cool. We went to the hummer home comming in 02 and some guy had one with a 502 in it and for an 8000 lbs that thing moved.

I'm kind of curious if the h2 or h3 would get better gas mileage with a 2wd mode, maybe those transfer cases are not as strong for off roading i don't know.

NO-OPTION-2002

iTrader: (2)

Well, for 08 the ZQ8 sport suspension and Extreme packages are gone... is GM trying to build a need/market for an SS Colorado in the future???

I'd like to see that with an LS3!!!

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

Any pricing info about the H3 5.3, and timing?

98 Z28

Rumor on one website i think the same one with those pics, was around $40K and should be out later this year. But i have not seen anything official yet. I guess it's going to be fully loaded chrome and all, but who knows since nothing has been made official yet other than it is coming out..