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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  African H3 - Everybodies dream car - 2008 Hummer H3
  By H3 African Component - March 26 - 12:20 am

  I love this car, SUV, truck, transporter or call it what you like. The only negative comments I ever get is from somebody that does not drive one. My wife and my 2 kids love the HUMMER. Out here in South Africa we have a lot of trails, bush and off road areas and we just wish we had more time to track them all. It parks easy, drive comfy and attracts attention

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  H3 for Me - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Desert Rat - April 24 - 12:38 pm

  I read consumer reports before I bought my H3 and was a little concerned. I am so happy I didnt depend on any review to make my decision. The H3 is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I tried 4 new vehicles in the last three years and have finally got a keeper. I keep trying to use my wifes car when we go for a ride to keep my miles down but she wont hear it. She loves riding in the H3 no matter what mileage it gets. Too many people want to change it with fluff and make it something its not. I bought it because it is what it is sharp lookin, fun to drive and easy to maintain.

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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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  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.

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  Some design flaws - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Sandie - March 13 - 2:03 pm

  I actually love my H3, but the interior design could offer more comfort and storage. Im 510 yet my arms can not rest on the arm rest of the door panel, its too low. At a stop light, the roof comes down too low in the front, I have to constantly kink my neck down for the light change. There is absolutely no storage space for sunglasses or my purse etc. The exterior design is really cool and powerful looking but just go through one puddle and the dirt and splash from the road goes all the way up the side of the front door and door handles and looks dirty all the time. I am a female in my mid 50s who is tired of driving a van. I am having the time of my life in this vehicle even with the fl

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  H3X ALPHA - 2008 Hummer H3
  By EGK - October 11 - 10:38 am

  This is a loaded 2008 H3X Alpha. My wife shopped all the current updated SUVs - Mazda CX9, Acadia/Enclave, Mountaineer (weve leased five of these in a row). She also decided to look at HUMMER. The dealer let us use a 2007 H3 for a weekend - and she was sold. We also waited to test the H3 Alpha - and that did the trick. The V8 is much smoother, better acceleration and the ride and comfort are excellent. Its still a truck - so dont think it will ride like the other SUVs. But thats part of the reason to buy a HUMMER to begin with. This is one sweet ride. Its too new to assess gas mileage, but again, we know its not a 23MPG vehicle. Put an H3 on your short list!