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.

 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 & back out again, without getting hung up in the front or rear.

 The H3 packs trademark HUMMER capability into a midsize package. Roughly the same length as a midsize family sedan, H3 comfortably navigates city traffic and fits nicely in parking garages.  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 & numerous customized accessories. The H3’s interior is inviting and modern, blending premium cues with world-class craftsmanship.

 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 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 H3is available for test drive at OTE Group’s 14 showrooms spread across the Sultanate or call 24566267 for more details.