H3 Alpha expands HUMMER’s versatility

The H3 Alpha is the second member of HUMMER’s exclusive Alpha series, representing the pinnacle of performance, both off and the road. It comes with a new, 5.3-liter V8 engine that delivers 300-horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. It is partnered with a four-speed automatic transmission, enabling a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds, an increase of more than 33 percent over other H3 models.

In addition to the V8 engine, the H3 Alpha also includes the popular Luxury equipment package, the Chrome Appearance package, 16-inch chrome wheels, a 4.10 rear-axle ratio and special Alpha identification.

H3’s more maneuverable size provides advantages, such as a 37- foot turning circle that is about the same as a typical compact car, making easy work of parking lot maneuvers and tight turns when off-roading. Also new for the H3 Alpha and the entire 2008 H3 lineup are standard head-curtain side air bags; they were previously optional.