DETROIT - People seeking
a HUMMER H3 with a customized appearance, straight from the factory,
can soon add a new H3x to their garages. The first H3x models will
arrive in dealerships in the United States and Canada in August,
with a price of $38,065.
The H3x is
based on the " H3 Street " concept vehicle shown at the
automotive industry's annual Specialty Equipment Market
Association (SEMA) show in November of 2005. It was created
for consumers who want to make a personal style statement
and differentiate themselves from other H3 owners.
The $38,065 price includes
standard equipment such as full-time electronic four-wheel drive
and GM's award-winning OnStar safety and communication system, plus
HUMMER's premium four-year/50,000-mile warranty plan.
The H3x begins with
an H3 equipped with the Luxury package, chrome tube steps, chrome
appearance package, a chrome fuel filler door and bright roof-rack
crossbows. The package also includes a body-colored grille and hard
spare tire cover, 18-inch chromed wheels with a custom center cap,
and a squared, chromed brush guard available only for the H3x. The
interior features front seat headrests embroidered with the H3 logo.
Photos: GM
Consumers can further personalize
their H3x with one of nine exterior colors. Two of those colors are new
hues that are exclusively available on the H3x model, Sonoma Red Metallic
and Desert Orange Metallic. Both exclusive colors nicely highlight the vehicle's
many chrome elements.
For 2007, H3x and H3 both receive
a new engine: the Vortec 3.7L I-5 with dual overhead cams and variable valve
timing. This inline five-cylinder engine offers an excellent combination
of power and efficiency, delivering 242 horsepower (180 kW) at 5600 rpm*
and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm) at 4600 rpm. Also new for 2007 on all
H3 models, including H3x, is standard Stabilitrak on all models, whether
they feature a manual or automatic transmission. H3x buyers can select either
transmission.
The H3x is scheduled to arrive
in dealerships in August 2006.
