2007 Hummer H3: Road Test
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- MSRP: $29,405
- Invoice: $27,053
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Our road test for the 2007 Hummer H3 includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Hummer H3 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Hummer H3, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Hummer H3 help you decide if a 2007 Hummer H3 is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.2 |
Good acceleration around town with automatic transmission, but highway passing and merging reserves only adequate. No opportunity yet to test with manual transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4 |
Test H3 with automatic averaged 17.1 mpg in 100% highway use. H3 uses regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 5.5 |
Base suspension absorbs low-speed bumps well, but H3 is prone to bobbing, abrupt vertical motions at high speed. Unwanted motions seen less pronounced with 18-inch tires of H3x package. No opportunity to test with off-road suspension.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.5 |
Surprisingly agile. No excessive body lean in turns. Responsive steering has hefty feel. Relatively tight turning circle means good low-speed maneuverability. Good stopping control, though some testers complain of mushy pedal action.
QUIETNESS
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
Tire noise surprisingly well-muffled on models tested. Generally little wind rush, though headwinds generate considerable roar.
CONTROLS
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6.6 |
A notable improvement in materials quality and general design over larger H2. Simple, white-on-black gauges easy to read in any lighting condition. Most controls fall readily to hand. Navigation system does not absorb audio controls, but has tiny, fussy controls. Power-window switches set too far back on armrest, require awkward contortion to manipulate. Some testers say cup holders interfere with best access to automatic-transmission lever.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 7 |
High step-in, but handgrips, available running boards help. Good head, leg, shoulder room. Aft visibility compromised by thick roof pillars, narrow glass openings. Spare tire blocks much of rear window.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 6.1 |
High step-up and awkwardly shaped door opening complicate entry/exit. Lots of head clearance. Leg room limited for taller passengers. Subpar comfort on low, poorly shaped seat cushion.
CARGO ROOM
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 8 |
Side-opening single-piece rear hatch large and heavy; a disadvantage in confined quarters. Waist-high load floor makes a chore of loading heavier objects. Large rubber-floored cargo area usefully shaped, suffers little wheel-arch intrusion. Interior storage limited to glovebox, tiny door pockets, small center console.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 5.9 |
Hummer's smallest offering is also its most sensible SUV. H3 combines comfortable accommodations and decent on-pavement dynamics with off-road proficiency. But a host of like-priced rivals are quieter and offer 6- or 8-cyl engines, all while matching H3's assets.
Total Score
| Base, auto. | Base w/H3x pkg., nav. sys. auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 48 | 58.4 |
Total Score: 49
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