Muscat
,
Oman – The
midsize H3’s iconic HUMMER style and unparalleled off-road
capability have earned it a prominent position in the
growing HUMMER legacy and extended the brand’s passionate
following by making it accessible to a broader range
of owners.
The H3 packs trademark HUMMER capability
into a midsize package. Like all HUMMERS, the H3 delivers
exceptional rock crawling and climbing performance.
The H3 was engineered for off-road leadership among
midsize SUVs. The heart of this capability is its electronically
controlled four-wheel drive system. The system features
traction control, underbody shielding, an optional
rear locking differential and StabiliTrak stability
control. H3 offers two tyre packages, a Goodyear 32-inch,
all-terrain tire and Bridgestone 33-inch off-road tyre,
both larger than those found on any other midsize SUV.
Among its off-road credentials, the
H3 can ford 407 mm (16 inches) of water at 32 km/h
or 610 mm (24-inch) streams at a 8 km/h pace, climb
407 mm (16-inch) vertical steps and rocks, make its
way through deep sand and race easily over sandy surfaces.
H3’s more manoeuvrable size provides
advantages, such as a 11.3 m (37-foot) turning circle,
about the same as a typical compact car, making easy
work of parking lot manoeuvres and tight turns when
off-roading. The 231 mm (9.1-inch) ground clearance
and maximum break-over angle of 25 degrees (with 33-inch
tires) both make it possible to clear large obstacles
in off-road driving. Serious off-road performance is
also aided by the maximum approach angle of 40 degrees
and maximum departure angle of 37 degrees. These approach
and departure angles permit the H3 to drive into a
hole and back out again, without getting hung up in
the front or rear.
The H3 also provides the refinement,
comfort and convenience required for enjoyable on-road
driving as well. It offers premium options such as
leather seats, a large electric express open/close
sliding sunroof, a DVD-based navigation radio and numerous
customized accessories.
H3’s bold looks make it readily identifiable
as a HUMMER. Features such as its wide track width,
short overhangs and huge tyres provide stability, outstanding
ground clearance and quick rock-climbing capability
in off-road driving.
The H3’s flat, chiselled surfaces;
upright windshield and windows; signature seven-slot
louvered grille; round headlamps housed inside square
openings; and pronounced fender flares are all pure
HUMMER. Power and strength emanate from its cube-like
metal billet form.
The H3’s interior is inviting and
modern, blending premium cues with world-class craftsmanship.
Upscale touches include a perforated, leather-wrapped
and stitched steering wheel and automatic transmission
shift handle; bright-accented instrumentation; brushed,
machine-finished trim plates; chrome door release handles;
chrome bezel for the automatic transmission shifter;
and a chrome H3 emblem in the centre of the steering
wheel.
The H3 incorporates structural enhancements
and advanced safety systems to assist in crash avoidance
and protection, including a reinforced passenger compartment
safety cage that helps provide protection in the event
of side and frontal impacts. The strong, rigid steel
structure surrounds the passenger compartment, runs
from the A-pillars to the roof rail, back to the D-pillars
and includes the bottom rocker panels, under-floor
longitudinals and frame. The all-steel body panels
and exceptionally strong frame further help protect
occupants in a collision. The fully welded, ladder-type
frame optimises crash performance, in addition to standing
up to rigorous off-road requirements.
Additional crash protection is provided
by a standard frontal dual-stage air bag system. The
H3 has GM’s Passenger Sensing System, which uses weight-sensing
technology to turn the front passenger air bag on or
off as appropriate. If the sensor system detects an
unoccupied front passenger seat or the presence of
a smaller occupant, the front passenger air bag is
designed to automatically turn off so it would not
deploy in the event of a frontal collision.
Optional roof rail-mounted, side curtain
air bags drop down to help provide head and rollover
protection for the driver and front passenger. A rollover
protection sensing system also helps protect occupants
against impending rollovers by triggering side curtain
air bags to increase the likelihood of occupant containment
in a rollover event. Seatbelt pretensioners help keep
occupants in the proper position, reducing risks of
making contact with the inside of the vehicle.
OTE Group is the dealer for HUMMER
in Oman . HUMMER H3
is
available for a test drive at OTE Group’s 14 showrooms
spread across the Sultanate or call 24566267 for more details.
