HUMMER H3 Gets A Right Hand Drive Version for UK

The Detroit-based automaker will bring the popular HUMMER H3 in dealer showrooms across the UK. To adapt in the driving standards of the country, GM will offer a right hand drive (RHD) version of the HUMMER H3 mid size SUV that will roll out in the country starting this summer. In an opening ceremony held at the Bauer Millett HUMMER facility in Manchester, England, Bob Lutz, GM Vice chairman and Global Product Development launched a prototype HUMMER H3 model with right hand drive configuration. The body length measures 186.7 inches, and 85.5 inch width. The H3's wheelbase measures 111.9-inch long. Outside, the HUMMER H3 is equipped with HUMMER's signature 7-slot louvered grille along with other exterior parts including round headlamps, and vertical lines in the rear and side of the vehicle, embossed skid plate,In addition, he also commented: "HUMMER's iconic design and unparalleled off-road capabilities appeal to a wide audience globally. These include trailering package, trailer hitch receiver cover, chrome brush grille guard, chrome tubular assist step, rocker panel protector, splash guards, and hitch mounted bike carrier, side window deflectors, just to name the few. Moving on the inside, the H3 is equipped with luxurious and comfortable bucket seats for a maximum of five persons. All seats found on the HUMMER H3 have leather appointments along with double-stitched "French" seams and bunch of interior inserts and piping options to choose from.The engine is capable of delivering 242 hp (164 kW) at 5600 rpm and 242 lb-ft (305 Nm) amount of peak torque at 2800 rpm. Compared to other HUMMER models, the H3 is available with either manual or automatic gearboxes, the first model to have one.