H3-Truck Test Mule

[MisterE]

Hi All,

My Buddy was up a Silver Lake (MI) sand dunes. Caught some guys from GM in H3's and H2's running around bashing on a test mule of what appeared to be an H3-Tuck.

He said they were giving out zero information on anything.

I have bigger just couldn't post.

[RazM]

Cool thx for the pic, is that a spare on the rear hatch I see?

[3Hummer]

that looks like the pictures ive seen of the H3 test truck for the SUT version

[algy]

I like what I see, it has definitely been stretched and I like how they are not using the rear passenger doors as part of the wheel well, that area is always a pain to clean after wheeling.

[ChiHummer3]

I like what I see, it has definitely been stretched and I like how they are not using the rear passenger doors as part of the wheel well, that area is always a pain to clean after wheeling.

x2! I swear I spend the most time trying to clean that passenger door/wheel well area. Hopefully, it will also make it easier for bigger/taller people to get in the back seat.

[Steve - SanJose]

Very interesting.

[lamric]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/6070725.002/photo1/2009-hummer-h3t-latest-spy-photos


Here's a short article and another picture from a different angle.

[wannabeH3]

man i dunno about that thing. will it still have the 4x4 parts on it? that thing is way too long to go fully offroad with... if thats the case will it have the alpha v8? or will it actually be more powerful to actually get some work done?

[lance-n]

clearance will be affected by that longer wheel base.
everybody will want a 3" lift now.
it has to add a ton more leg room in the back seat though!
i dont know why they didnt just go with the original concept and keep the same length and a semi open back seat.
at least that way, it has nice lines.

[CLAYDOG]

man i dunno about that thing. will it still have the 4x4 parts on it? that thing is way too long to go fully offroad with... if thats the case will it have the alpha v8? or will it actually be more powerful to actually get some work done?

Seems to me I've seen quite a few Taco crew cabs off road, and the answer to your questions is yes.:jump:

[CLAYDOG]

clearance will be affected by that longer wheel base.
everybody will want a 3" lift now.
it has to add a ton more leg room in the back seat though!
i dont know why they didnt just go with the original concept and keep the same length and a semi open back seat.
at least that way, it has nice lines.

Crew cabs sell better in smaller trucks. Trust me, the lines will be just fine.

[lance-n]

cool
can't wait to see one, or rather the rest of one!

[stagger_lee]

Looks like the hardcores will have to bobb 6 inches off the rear. :dancingbanana: If youre going to bobb you might as well dovetail it too. :perfect10s:

[algy]

Found these over at gmHummer:

http://www.gmhummer.com/gallery/data//506/h3t1.jpg

COMMON... THAT's NO PLACE FOR THE SPARE TIRE TO BE! :twak:
http://www.gmhummer.com/gallery/data//506/h3t2.jpg

[algy]

http://www.gmhummer.com/gallery/data//507/h3t_concept.jpg

http://www.gmhummer.com/gallery/data//507/h3t_concept2.jpg

http://www.gmhummer.com/gallery/data//507/h3t_concept3.jpg

http://www.gmhummer.com/gallery/data//507/h3t_concept4.jpg

http://www.gmhummer.com/gallery/data//507/h3t_concept5.jpg

[lance-n]

it is hard to tell from those pics, but it seems like the changes will reduce the departure angle.
i think it make alot of sense to stow the spare underneath, although it will be a big mess anytime you need to do a tire change.

[HummBebe]

Crew cabs sell better in smaller trucks. Trust me, the lines will be just fine.

I think it's going to kick A$$. With the amount of trucks I see up here in the Gold Country, it's going to sell really well with the construction crowd.

Now if someone could just come up with a decent lift kit.....:beerchug:

[SHYANNE]

man you didnt get out and talk to them. i woiuld have gone over there and checked it out and talked to them.

[Urban Ops]

I'm going to put my Alpha plans aside for the next year and see what this has to offer. I've seen twice comments about the V8 as an option. I'm going to check it out.:popcorn:

[Hummer Guy]

clearance will be affected by that longer wheel base.
everybody will want a 3" lift now.
it has to add a ton more leg room in the back seat though!

It will be the break over angle that will be affected, not clearance (but I knew what you meant ;) ) and yes and no on the leg room. Yes it will have more leg room than the standard quad cab in this size truck, no, it will not be different than the current backseat of an H3 - it will be identical as far as leg room goes.

[Sewie]

Anyone in the know care to share whether the bed will be integrated into the body like the SUT, or separate like a regular pickup.

I still think the wheelbase is going to be too long. It's not just the breakover that's affected but turning radius also. And you can't fix that with a lift.

[Hummer Guy]

Anyone in the know care to share whether the bed will be integrated into the body like the SUT, or separate like a regular pickup.

like a pickup, not an SUT.

[lance-n]

thanks, when do we get to actually see one?
i mean the whole thing.

[Hummer Guy]

For sure? January, Detroit Auto Show...will any pics surface before then? Maybe..

[marin8703]

cool, glad to see they are giving it the right type of testing

[Viet Nam Vette]

And of course..lets not forget the price.... Fully equipped & Loaded out...50... G's...???? 45 G's...??

Again I say... I'm go-en for a Used H1 befor I spend money on a body style.
:popcorn:

[H3MTA3]

I don't like it at all. Its too long. I thought it was supposed to look like an SUT not a Silverado. And whats up with the spare underneath? GM dropped the ball on this one.

[Urban Ops]

GM dropped the ball on this one.

Thats what they do best.:twak: