Overview & Reviews

A new "Alpha" trim level debuts for the 2008 Hummer H3, giving the pudgy SUV what it needed most -- a serious infusion of power via a 5.3-liter V8. Other notable changes this year include standard side curtain airbags and the availability of a rearview camera.

• Serious off-road ability, smooth ride on pavement, stable handling, simple cabin controls, comfortable seats.

• Tepid performance with inline-5, poor outward visibility for shorter drivers, subpar cargo space, terrible gas mileage.

User Reviews:

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  H3 is not like anyother - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Army Whaleship - August 28 - 7:45 pm

  I have ridden Harleys and driven sports cars from Porsche to Datsun 280Z. Have driven Army jeeps and 3/4T trucks. Own a new Honda Pilot. This H3 drives and handles like no other vehicle I have ever driven. Cant explain it unless you have driven it. I am 63" and its a little difficult to see through the entire front windscreen (and the rear- view mirror kind of blocks out a part of that frontal view). I have gotten as much as 15.5 mpg driving in mountainous areas (city driving... Ha!). It turns on a dime. My wife and I love it (I bought it for her)... we always have a smile before and after we take it for a drive. No need to have a destination. Just driving it is fun enough!

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  PERFECTION SOOO CLOSE! - 2008 Hummer H3
  By JERRAD - July 1 - 12:11 am

  ive owned 3 hummers my 06h3 was totaled rolled at 45mph no injuries walked away, hummer still running. owneda variety of high end suvs like rangerovers, escalades, etc. alpha by far the best all around vehicle! H3 is safe and a tank, driven from mountains-mud-beach everything in between. V8 is what it needed. lux&adventure without nav. is best way to buy (all stock nav is junk no matter vehicle its in). army reservist h1 is great but H3 is narrow to fit down logging roads, low enough to fit in parking garages, turning radius perfect, incredible ground clearance, i have never gotten stuck pulled out many friends in other vehicles, H3T is the next toy wife will drive my alpha. WOW!!!

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  Hummer Fan - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Mark - May 31 - 7:18 pm

  This suv is awesome it handles great. The turning radius is amazing I have driven a lot of suvs and none are as comfortable or respond like this . I definitely recommend driving before buying any other suv.

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  Passionate about my H3 - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Calamitygirl - February 28 - 9:03 pm

  This is my second H3! This vehicle has performed on/off road better than I ever imagined. It has that solid sound when you close the door. The Monsoon stereo system is a big plus. I love to off road, why, because I know my H3 can take me places I never imagined going. The Adventure Package has opened up new trails literally. Next stop, Moab, Utah. I know my truck will live up to my expectations and then some! Whether Im going down the highway at 70 mph or climbing up a steep hill, my H3 holds her own every time!

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  A real offroad truck - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Alisoh3 - February 28 - 10:16 am

  I am constantly amazed by how capable my 08 Alpha is off road. It will crawl up an down hills and rocks I cant even WALK up or down, and do so with no fuss and no drama.

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  Second Time Around - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Off Road - February 26 - 10:10 am

  Loved my 06 H3 Adventure Package and couldnt pass up to opportunity to move up to a 2008. The improved engine and tranny combo have greatly improved the in town driving experience. Ive owned Vettes, a Porsche, muscle cars, an Audi, a Lotus among others and the Hummer is more fun than all of them. Even competes with my GTI as a fun to drive vehicle. GM should keep making Hummers.

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  Happy with my Hummer - 2008 Hummer H3
  By RWright - February 3 - 3:21 pm

  Wow this is a really nice SUV. Traded a 06 4Runner and I am glad I did The H3 is a quality built SUV clean lines solid feel and the engine has gotten my respect. Very comfortable ride. Handling is great and power is adequate. Paid 32K for a 40k truck. Backup camera is a must. Rear window is small. Sound system is the best Ive ever owed

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  Love my Hummer - 2008 Hummer H3
  By castlerock - October 12 - 8:51 pm

  This is the most fun vehicle I have ever owned. Handles and runs great. I am over 6 feet tall and have plenty of room to spare

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  Fantastic Purchase - 2008 Hummer H3
  By BodyofWork07 - September 19 - 9:24 pm

  I orginally wanted to buy a H3 back in 2007. At that time, they were all above 30K. I recently test drove one and really enjoyed the look, feel, and ride. With the current pricing, I couldnt pass it up. This is such a neat vehicle and Hummer has delivered on the name.

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  Fun as heck to drive - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Erik - August 23 - 11:04 pm

  Just rid myself of a Ford Escape and I absoutly love my New H3 Hummer. I feel like I am in a tank/armored vehicle with almost the interior of a Mercedes. It has plenty of power, drives very smooth and the MPG is better than the smaller Escape. Everything is really nice, not opulant but very nice and exudes quality. Very appropriate for they type of vehicle it is. Very muscular but refined, I dont think I could be any happier.