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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  I Like This Vehicle - 2009 Hummer H3
  By Hemato - January 27 - 8:50 am

  With V8 it performs very well as a beast defeating I Think all its competitor in its category it has solid built Also its not that bad in fuel economy it depend in how you drive it and its better than allot of off road vehicles in fuel economy it has standard quality appearance of interior which I prefer it simple and solid I like this car its all I need

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  The car of my life! - 2007 Hummer H2
  By ACC - January 26 - 2:50 am

  Exceptional car, however take the time and read about it before you buy it. If you plan on saving gas, park in tight spaces or race with a Viper partner, this is surely not your best pick!

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  Confident Truck for a family guy - 2008 Hummer H3
  By HuskerHummerowner - January 12 - 12:50 pm

  As a former single Dad and now father of 8 I wanted a truck that never let me down regardless of road conditions so I could always get to my kids or get them where they need to be. H3 is for me! Comfortable, fun, unique, and the power of a full-size truck without the waste of a flat bed I didnt need. Sightlines are nice, ride sits high, and people who know how to use mirrors should have no problem with the Hummer. Back-up assist is nice, but not required if you use your mirrors. Do not buy this truck if you are going to stress about gas! Love the combination of substance under the hood and style throughout! The 4Runner is great under the hood, but cant touch the H3!

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  This is a great SUV - 2006 Hummer H3
  By JSchreiber - December 29 - 9:33 am

  This vehicle has gone where no other I own has, including my little jeep. It is the best SUV GM has ever made. It is a real off the road go getter, but still comfortable driving to dinner!

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  perfect - 2007 Hummer H3
  By hummer - December 24 - 6:51 pm

  i just bought my hummer even though it is almost 3 years old i love it. i bought it with 24,000 miles and i plan on putting a lot of miles on it. i had a 2004 chevy avalanche and i loved it but i had to trade my beast in for a newer vehicle so i went and drove a yellow H3 and realized it was awesome but i knew yellow would be the wrong color so i went looking for the right one and i found my BLACK with chrome H3 that is just perfect for me i cant wait for the long road trip. Let me tell you my Wife loves it to. i plan to add more chrome and in the next few months and this thing will look HOT.

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  Hummer like nothing else - 2005 Hummer H2
  By mike sig - December 24 - 10:00 am

  great suv poor mileage but well worth the price

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  Best of the Best - 2006 Hummer H3
  By Wow wow - December 17 - 4:36 am

  I had to order my Hummer 3 and all I can say is wow I love it and its well worth the wait. So go get yours today and hey pretty good gas mileage and awesome smooth ride.

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  Used low mile H2 - 2006 Hummer H2
  By easysixonezero - December 13 - 5:42 am

  Was looking for a vehicle for the family - wife and I and three kids from 10 yrs to 6 weeks old. We pull an RV and I wanted full-sized SUV. I knew MPG would not be fantastic regardless of the model. With the H2 I have more capability than I will likely ever need, but emergencies do arise. With the large size and weight I feel my family is very safe inside. Ride has been MUCH better than I expected. Very comfortable. Dont know what vehicle the "professional" reviewer drove but this SUV has tons of room. I can easily sit three adults across the back seat. Check out pre-owned certified H2s still avail in the 20-30K miles for reasonable prices. Same as or less than a similar Tahoe.

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  Hummer Alpha V8 - 2008 Hummer H3
  By Offroading - December 7 - 9:56 am

  Excellent vehicle ... lots of power for passing and going uphill with the v8 power. Simple instrumentation and large knobs make it easy for adjusting when the vehicle is going offroad. Get the BF Goodrich tires TA K/O .... better traction

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  Most awesome SUV - 2006 Hummer H3
  By laura Cross - December 4 - 11:23 pm

  I just bought my H3, and love it. As a female it fits me perfect and it doesnt hurt that it makes guys turn their heads. Its turning radius was a big shocker after my Land Rover, it is wonderful. Also the gas milage is great and easier on my wallet. I do wish it had a bigger middle console and a litle bit longer trunk. But on the other hand I feel incredibly safe when I ride at night, since in NC there are always deer running out at night where I live. I feel this is by far the best car I have ever had and was well worth the two month wait that I had to endure to get the car of my dreams!!!