Overview & Reviews

Few vehicles are as instantly recognizable as a Hummer SUV. Unapologetically boxy and impossibly wide, these rugged vehicles were originally built for military use, and it shows. For Hummer aficionados, the fact that these mammoth rock-crawlers are tank-like both in appearance and nature is a selling point, not a flaw. Go to a Hummer dealer and all you'll see are SUVs. There is no such thing as a Hummer car, at least not yet.

The Hummer brand can actually trace its roots back to another military icon -- the Jeep. Designed by the Willys-Overland company in the 1940s, the Jeep became so popular that when Henry J. Kaiser purchased the Willys-Overland company in 1953, the name was changed to Kaiser-Jeep. In 1970, American Motors bought Kaiser-Jeep and renamed it the Jeep Corporation. At that point, Jeep was producing vehicles through two divisions: the Commercial Products division in Toledo, Ohio, and the Government Products division in South Bend, Indiana.

A year later, the Government Products division was spun off as a wholly owned subsidiary known as AM General. In the early 1980s, the company, now owned by the LTV Corporation, designed a vehicle to compete for a contract offered by the U.S. Army. Called the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, or Humvee, as it came to be known), it was designed to serve as the military's main light tactical vehicle. AM General won a 1983 production contract (the first of many with the U.S. Army) that required the delivery of 55,000 vehicles over a five-year period.

AM General's Humvees distinguished themselves in active duty during the Persian Gulf War in the early '90s. The vehicle's wartime prowess garnered a great deal of positive publicity, and not just within military circles. As a result, AM General (now under the ownership of the Renco Group) decided to introduce a civilian version of the Humvee, dubbed the Hummer, in 1992. In 1999, General Motors bought the rights to the Hummer brand name and became responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of future Hummer SUVs.

The original Hummer, called the H1, was sold for a few years as the brand's flagship vehicle. Production ended after 2006, but Hummer has been expanding its vehicle lineup to include vehicles that still possess the Hummer bravado but with more civilized road manners.

User Reviews:

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  H2 HUMMER - AWSM - ALL-PURPOSE VEHICLE & FUN! - 2004 Hummer H2
  By awsmh2fan - August 14 - 4:31 pm

  Ive owned a 2004 H2 hummer since 2004 It has only 60,000 miles and its traveled to 28-states. Ive never had any major servicing problems. It gets about 13.5 miles per gallon which is the number one question people always ask. Ive enjoyed being a H2 Owner. There are 3-models of this SUV: The Basic, Adventure and Luxury Edition. Its too bad they stopped production in the U.S. Maybe it will make a return someday? Ive driven my Hummer on rocks, sand, rivers, lakes, dirt roads, and the beaches. I love it when kids wave at us when were driving in cities, small towns, and freeways. It was american made, rock solid, and it cruises very well on USA roads!

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  American Collectors Item - 2006 Hummer H3
  By ghostrider8 - July 18 - 12:14 am

  I was by a bank that Hummers are investments as the demand for Hummers is huge.The H3 has been a great, fun, rugged,strong & qaulity.The engine has pep in town,but most of the power is torque for pulling & climbing in hard terrain.Most that complain about them either have not taken proper care nor servced at a Cadillac or other GM desler.I had to cut off road in terrain that big 4x4 trucks could not go in,the H3 went through with no problems without even having to use 4 wheel drive.H3 is heavy & is designed to basically go anywhere,it is not a Ferrai,it is a Hummer built to in the harshes environment & it delivers.Open speed the H3 has no problem cruising at 100 mph.It is just cool.

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  The True All American SUV! - 2006 Hummer H3
  By ghostrider8 - June 3 - 2:57 am

  (Note mine is automatic,online drop box only gave one option.)The style & design of the H3 is a head turner,it is unique,rugged,&can practically go any place. IF YOU BUY ONE, ONLY SERVICE IT A GM DEALER LIKE CADILLAC THAT DEALS WITH ESCULADES,BUT STAY OUT OF OIL LUBE & TUNE SHOP.The H3 is a fun vehicle to drive,has the most powerful A/C & Heater I have ever had.It is well built & reliable. They are now becoming some what of collectors items where Hummer Owners Clubs are growing & it has been speculated to be one vehicle that will increase in value.

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  WhosYourDaddy - 2006 Hummer H3
  By highwinder - April 20 - 10:59 am

  The HUMMER H3 is the single most capable and superior real-world SUV ever devised by mankind. Originating from military combat vehicles, the H3 fits on trails the H1 and H2 are too big for. The H3 has everything a Jeep Rubicon has, and has everything a Jeep Rubicon doesnt have, and all for the same price and gas mileage. Dont get me wrong, I like Jeeps- Ive driven them for decades. I get the "Jeep thing". Most H3 drivers do - weve been there and done that. But if Jeepers ever tried the "HUMMER THING", theyd never go back. Its the "Jeep Thing" on steroids, complete with stealing your girlfriend and not spilling my drink all over the leather while off-roading in style and comfort.

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  I love my H3 - 2007 Hummer H3
  By craigsdead - February 16 - 2:59 pm

  I bought my H3 a few months ago, and i love it. All i want to do is drive! Its sleek and rugged at the same time. I believe it will be a collectors car some day. I traded my 07 Mustang GT and have had no regrets. The car was too small, and sucked in the winter. The H3 can drive anywhere. I mean anywhere. It has plenty of room for my wife, kids and dog. Its great to take on long trips. The gas milage isnt great, but its the same as a lot of the minivans. But its a Hummer. Its much cooler. Clearly. If you are thinking about buying an H3, just do it already. You will love it!

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  BEST SUV EVER! - 2006 Hummer H3
  By maverick112 - January 2 - 3:11 am

  The H3 is a collector item that is not only fun to drive,but looks cool.The 3.5L in-line 5 is a proven engine that has plenty of power,ver reliable,& you have to watch your speed because you will be at 100 mph cruising without even knowing it.I feel like I am driving a luxury tank & it is rugged & durable,but inside the cabin it is silent & smooth with great style.The fuel economy is actually pretty good for such a heavy 4x4 that if keep up with service,use synthetic fluids,& run high octane fuel from a name brand station,it improves fuel economy & performance.Hummer is the Rolls Royce of 4x4,where there is no place it cant go,stylish in town & the Lion off the road.It is the King of SUVs.

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  H3 THE ULTIMATE SUV - 2006 Hummer H3
  By offroader92 - November 22 - 5:07 pm

  I have owned many SUVs & Jeeps & nothing compares to the H3 in style,reliability,design,durability & performance.There is no place the H3 cant go,it is tough and rugged with unique design.It gets great Gas Mileage campared to the much small Jeeps I have owned.The in-line 5 cyl. engine is very quite & smooth & on an adventure run,it cruised past 100 mph with no issues.It has a ton of torque power to climb & for off-roading fun.Our friend has one with 146k miles without a problem yet.I love the H3 & I have never owned a vehicle that gets so many compliments.It is just plain fun to drive & I plan to keep this for the long haul.I will not sell my H3,I plan to enjoy it as it will be a classic.

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  H3 4x4 - 2006 Hummer H3
  By ghostrider8 - October 3 - 12:38 am

  A very impressive off road SUV that is the utilimate SUV on the road.The engine is very reliable inline 5 cyl. Votec that I have seen H3s with 180k miles & still going.The look of the vehicle is awesome.The A/C is very high power & extremely cold.It has a rugged suspension,that feels like driving a military armored vehicle that is loaded with luxury.The turing ability will let you turn on a dime.It has a wow cool factor unlike any SUV on the road.The engine is very fuel effecient for being a 4x4 SUV that has a ton of torque power,put a high flow air filter & it will give a boost in power.It is vehicle that cruises smoothy & will get up to 70 pretty quickly for SUV size.It is a one of kind!

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  Hummer for Horses - 2007 Hummer H2
  By rex46 - September 21 - 10:07 pm

  We have just purchased a H2 to tow our horses to shows. Our two new horses weigh 2700# together and if they start doing the "Kentucky 2 Step" it was hard for our Jeep Grand Cherokee to steer straight. This vehicle is PERFECT, pulls without effort, easy to back up with mirrors, comfortable to ride and gets better gas mileage than the Jeep, especially when towing. Getting to the Barn in all kinds of weather is not possible with a 4WD truck because of weight balance. This vehicle is almost impossible to get stuck. I have no concerns about my wife when she is in this vehicle, it screams safety from its size only. I am a Professional Engineer, I recommend without reservation.

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  Lucky day - 2005 Hummer H2
  By best_hummer1 - July 20 - 9:30 pm

  One day i was out with my family in my Escalade and i saw a silver hummer for sale and i was just hooked to it i went around the block and tried to forget about it but my wife kept telling me just to get a test drive if i like it i would buy it and i did and i got it for about $50,000 but its worth it i bought it with 35,000 miles 2005 it was brand new at the time and it only has 50,000 miles now and its the greatest suv i have ever bought !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!