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2009 HUMMER H3 Safety Review

December 19, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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Poor outward visibility
Edmunds

Hill-start assist, which holds the brakes for two seconds after pedal release, comes standard
Car and Driver

Standard equipment also includes Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control
AutoBlog

The 2009 HUMMER H3T has not yet been crash tested by the governing bodies in the U.S., but various reviews and road tests read by TheCarConnection.com show that the HUMMER H3T is one safe, capable truck, especially off-road.

The 2009 HUMMER H3T incorporates an impressive list of safety features, most of which are aimed at buyers who will be taking their HUMMER H3T off the beaten path. Edmunds writes that "the OnStar communications system and full-length side curtain airbags" are standard on the HUMMER H3T, and OnStar should prove particularly helpful in the event of a major problem while off-roading. In addition to that, Autoblog says that "Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, [and] Electronic Stability Control" are also included on all 2009 HUMMER H3T pickups. During their road test, Car and Driver reviewers certainly appreciated the "hill-start assist, which holds the brakes for two seconds after pedal release," and they claim that "even off-road novices can appreciate how handy" the feature is.

While the 2009 HUMMER H3T offers enough off-road safety features to keep even the most demanding drivers satisfied, it is sorely lacking in one critical safety area—visibility. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com unanimously panned what Edmunds describes as "lousy outward visibility." Fortunately, Autoblog notes that a "rear-vision camera is a $550 option" that will definitely improve visibility to the rear of the 2009 HUMMER H3T.

Conclusion

The electronic safety systems on the 2009 HUMMER H3T are nice, but would it hurt to throw in some bigger windows?

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Poor outward visibilityEdmundsHill-start assist, which holds the brakes for two seconds after pedal release, comes standardCar and DriverStandard equipment also includes Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, Electronic Stability ControlAutoBlog The 2009 HUMMER H3T has not yet been crash tested by the governing bodies in the U.S., but various reviews and road tests read by TheCarConnection.com show that the HUMMER H3T is one safe, capable truck, especially off-road. The 2009 HUMMER H3T incorporates an impressive list of safety features, most of which are aimed at buyers who will be taking their HUMMER H3T off the beaten path. Edmunds writes that "the OnStar communications system and full-length side curtain airbags" are standard on the HUMMER H3T, and OnStar should prove particularly helpful in the event of a major problem while off-roading. In addition to that, Autoblog says that "Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, [and] Electronic Stability Control" are also included on all 2009 HUMMER H3T pickups. During their road test, Car and Driver reviewers certainly appreciated the "hill-start assist, which holds the brakes for two seconds after pedal release," and they claim that "even off-road novices can appreciate how handy" the feature is. While the 2009 HUMMER H3T offers enough off-road safety features to keep even the most demanding drivers satisfied, it is sorely lacking in one critical safety area—visibility. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com unanimously panned what Edmunds describes as "lousy outward visibility." Fortunately, Autoblog notes that a "rear-vision camera is a $550 option" that will definitely improve visibility to the rear of the 2009 HUMMER H3T. ConclusionThe electronic safety systems on the 2009 HUMMER H3T are nice, but would it hurt to throw in some bigger windows? 2009 HUMMER H3T STYLING [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Toughest-looking crew cab in the Home Depot parking lot" Automobile Magazine: "Thirty-two inch tires are standard while thirty-threes are available" Jalopnik: "Instrument panel lighting is attractive and easy to read" If you want a ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 HUMMER H3T is classified as a mid-size pickup truck, so its competition is well-defined on paper. However, as similar as these trucks look on a specification sheet, in person, the H3T's styling makes its competitors look like girlie-man trucks. The Dodge Dakota is significantly improved in 2008 and offers two cab/bed configurations and two engine choices, including a powerful 4.7-liter V-8 matched to a five-speed automatic. The Dakota is a solid choice, but lacks the HUMMER's styling and ultimate off-road capabilities. Built at the same plant as the HUMMER H3T are GM's mid-size twins, and one could also cross-shop the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. A V-8 option is now available on these trucks, so no longer are these entries the 98-pound weaklings of the mid-size truck segment. Then there are the imports: the six-cylinder Tacoma, Frontier, and Ridgeline. The Toyota and Nissan (like the Dodge and Chevy/GMC) nameplates offer more variety than the HUMMER, including two-wheel-drive variations that offer real benefits every time the fuel tank needs to be filled.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By c burns #1, Posted: 6/27/2009

    i bought an 09 h3 several months ago and cannot be happier with it... however if you are some eco geek or just a noob that wants a cool SUV i dont recommend it. go buy an effin ford escape or toyota rav4... im from Texas and hummers are for real dudes not girly men that like girly crossover sus

  2. By khadar #2, Posted: 7/10/2009

    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw Hummer is a nice car it is raelly raelly good car.

    thanks

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