New for 2009, Hummer is releasing the H3T Alpha. It is a cross between a Hummer that we are all used to seeing and a truck. Powered by a 5.3L 300hp motor, it doesn't feel very fast, but I'm sure it's got enough torque to pull a tree out of the ground. Gas efficiency wasn't all that wonderful and was not listed on the spec sheet, but I'm sure it is not on the top of people's minds when buying a vehicle like this. The truck is equipped with a four speed automatic transmission with super tall gearing giving a low cruising engine speed but pretty much eliminating the though of 'quickness' being associated with it.
Inside is typical Hummer. Nothing exotic to write home about. You do get four doors, and a some what comfortable cabin, but seats are a bit tough and the ride provided by the monster is every bit you would expect from a truck. We were not expecting luxury sedan smoothness, but chassis flex and ripple was easily aparent over the smaller road undulations. The bed was big enough to be considered usable. They lose points forever for making small 'look-a-like' air intakes on the hood a-la it's H1 big bretheren.
Wearing massive rims and off-road tires, this vehicle is best suited off-road. It should only be really used on paved road to go from on off-road location to another and even then, you should think about twice about it. Sad part is, it will probably be used to haul soccer moms around urban shopping malls or to the park to pick up little Bobby from soccer practice.
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