CNN Report: Hummer to Build H3

[Mike97ZJ]

I posted this before, but I'll post it again since it pertains to this topic.

My vision of the H3 is as follows:

Basically take the ZR2 package from the previous generation 2-door S-10 Blazer and graft it onto the current Trailblazer/Envoy platform. Add the 4.8 or (preferably) the 5.3L V8. Give it pushbutton front and rear lockers, rock rails, full skidplating, and 31x10.50 (MINIMUM!) Goodyear MTR's or BFG MT's. For the transfer case, the NV241OR 4:1 t-case from the Rubicon (lever actuated, of course), 4.10 gears in the axles (front and rear diffs from the K1500 pickup). I know a solid axle up front is WAY too much to ask for.

Also, 4 wheel disks, and t-case, tranny, and axle vents mounted high for a better fording depth. Front and rear tow points would be standard, with rear bumper mounted D-rings like the H2.

As far as bodywork, keep the short front and rear overhangs of the H2, but with a slightly less boxy appearance. I'd hate to see GM pull a Lincoln and make the H3 look like a shrunk down version of the H2, ala Lincoln Navigator and it's mini me, the Aviator.

Also, they'd sell a stripped down version, available with cloth or neoprene seats, with a rubber floor mat instead of carpeting.

If they produce somehting like THAT, I'll be first in line.

Probably what I want is too much to ask for though. I know it will be pushbutton 4wd, and probably not have the 4:1 low range, but instead the autotrac case or whatever it is that GM is putting in thier SUV's these days. Also, they're probably not going to want to sully the Hummer name by selling a stripped down version, so that probably won't happen either.