2009 Hummer H3T Alpha, Part Three

Jalopnik does the dirty work of driving and reviewing the cars you’ll give in to owning, or dream of owning, so you don’t have to.

By  Wes Siler

Why you should buy this car: You've always wanted a Hummer but have thus far been put off by their lack of practicality. You want a pickup bed, but not a pickup. You find tribal tattoos strangely appealing. Why you shouldn't: Your ultimate goal is turning it into a lowrider. You've got a set of 35" dubs sitting around, waiting for a project; just stick with the H2. You live East of the Mississippi. You wish there was a Humbrid version. You want a work truck that can haul a load of drywall. You spell off-road J-E-E-P.

Suitability Parameters: Speed Merchants: No Fashion Victims: Yes Treehuggers: No Mack Daddies: Yes Tuner Crowd: No Hairdressers: No Penny Pinchers: No Euro Snobs: No Working Stiffs: No Technogeeks: No Poseurs: Yes Soccer Moms: Yes Nascar Dads: Yes Golfing Grandparents: No

Also Consider: • Nissan Frontier • Toyota Tundra • Ford Explorer Sport Trac • Chevy Silverado

Vitals: • Manufacturer: Hummer • Model tested: H3T Alpha • Model year: 2009 • Base Price: $N/A • Price as Tested: $N/A • Engine type: 5.3 Liter OHV V-8 • Horsepower: 300 @ 5,200 RPM* • Torque: 320lb/ft @ 4,000 RPM* • Red Line: 6,000 RPM • Transmission: Hydra-Matic 4L60 4-Speed Automatic • Curb Weight: 4,850 lbs • LxWxH: 210.3" x 85.1" x 72.2" • Wheelbase: 134.2" • Tires: 33" 285/75 R16 • Drive type: 4WD • 0 – 60 mph: Approx 8 seconds • 1/4-mile: N/A seconds • Top speed: 98 MPH • EPA Fuel economy city/highway: N/A • NHTSA crash test rating: N/A

*Pending SAE certification

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