Hummer H3 Goes Down Under

Hummer H3 Goes Down Under
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Hummer will enter the Australian market with its midsize H3 SUV next year.

The announcement was made by GM Holden Executive Director Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alan Batey, at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

The first H3s will begin arriving in Australia in mid 2007. Those vehicles will be built at GM's Port Elizabeth facility in South Africa.

Earlier this month that plant began assembling the H3 for sale in South Africa and certain export markets. Both left hand and right hand drive models will be manufactured there.

Initially, the H3 will be available in Australia with a 3.7 litre inline five-cylinder petrol engine, producing peak power of 180kW @ 5600rpm and peak torque of 328Nm @ 4600rpm. A diesel version could also be offered at a later date.

Full details regarding the distribution network and pricing are yet to be finalised.

"Hummer's pedigree is ideally suited to Australia's diverse and challenging off road environments. The H3 is designed to deal with extreme conditions which local off roaders enjoy and seek out," Mr Batey said.

"Given the H3's midsize proportions, which are comparable to popular medium and large SUVs in Australia, it is equally at home on city and suburban roads.

"Hummer has developed a passionate following because of its unmatched style and capability. The H3 extends that appeal by making the brand accessible to a broader range of potential owners.

"That is what makes H3 the perfect model to introduce Hummer in Australia."

Note: Overseas model shown

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