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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  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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  I just love this vehicle - 2008 Hummer H3
  By ERIK - December 2 - 8:36 pm

  Still love it, very glad I purchased it. Dont those folks feel stupid now at fuel $1.81 a gallon. Very nice, I get a lot of compliments to boot.

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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.

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  Off Road Savant - 2008 Hummer H3
  By James - August 14 - 5:32 am

  Have 5000 hard miles on my supercharged Alpha, driving the worst trails of the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada/Owens Valley/Death Valley region, then returning home to a sleepy suburb of Los Angeles where my neighbors shiny clean SUVs never see the dirt. The Hummer H3 rocks! The offroad capabilities are truly amazing, and after beating it up on horrific trails, has not failed to get me home. No overheating while crawling in low range straight up rocky canyons, with AC blasting, and outside temps over 100. Smooth ride over ruts and washboard at high and low speed. Had dealer install the optional skid plate protection, good investment. Nav system needs improvement, no guidance offroad!

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  H3 Dream - 2008 Hummer H3
  By CJK - August 12 - 7:45 pm

  I waited a long time and did lots of research before buying the H3. Overall, styling, comfort and American made played key factors. After driving the H3 for two months, I couldnt be more happy. It looks good its fun to drive, and it has more than enough room for a small family. It also feels safe and solid. I ordered some of the factory performance upgrades (intake and exhaust), and it has proved to have more than enough power for todays driving styles. Not a race car, but a great all around SUV.

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  Love it - 2008 Hummer H3
  By rob - July 1 - 11:36 pm

  Had a 05 TrailBlazer, loved it. The H3 blows it away. Speed, gas, build quality, and of course character. 4000 miles and not a single problem.

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  Its a Hummer - 2008 Hummer H3
  By H3TJ - June 28 - 11:00 pm

  Great off-road performance. Nice exterior and interior design. Always it is fun to drive.

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  Good overall for the price - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Dots - May 30 - 2:07 pm

  I got my Hummer in Feb. and had been driving it for three months. The only problem I had was the speedometer, it was off by 20 MPH, a bit scary with a big hunk of metal like it. Otherwise, I like the car. It is a fun car to drive. I didnt expect the fuel mileage to be great. The car is actually smaller that it really is, most people think it is big, I own and drive small cars, such as Toyota Corolla and BMW Z3. I did not found it hard to handle once I get used to it, which takes about three days. The visibility is poor, but the big mirrors more than make up for it, you need to be careful when you drive, no matter what you are driving anyway.