Fourwheeler praises the H3 in their long term test

Long-term testing is in full swing for our 2008 Four Wheeler of the Year winner, and the results from the staff have been positive. Not only is the H3 a great trail machine, but it is proving to be a capable family hauler and commuter as well. While we haven't spent much time on the trail this report, we have been finding that the H3 has endearing qualities in everyday life.

The H3 is a GREAT daily driver, with exceptional maneuverability that is aided by a turning radius as tight as a small car. Seat comfort has also been praised, as well as the ride, thanks to big cushy sidewalls of the 33-inch Bridgestone Duelers. Having lots of tire also helps on the mean streets of Los Angeles, where car-destroying potholes that are a regular part of the daily drive are shrugged off by the H3.

With plenty of room in the second row, passengers and car seats have space to spare. The cargo area also is big enough to swallow bulky items like diaper bags and strollers, or tow straps and tools. We only wish, as we have commented in the past, that the H3 had more storage cubbies to put our keys, wallet, iPhone, BlackBerry, and all the other things we regularly carry with us.

Nice axle articulation makes for smooth, confident rock crawling, even for the novice wheeler.
So far the satisfying 5.3L OHV V-8 has been delivering decent fuel economy in mostly stop and go driving, with a great note under full throttle and at idle. It doesn't overpower the H3, but feels very balanced in this application, although we'd love to see it backed by GM's new six-speed automatic transmission instead of the venerable four-speed.

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