Likewise, look for an Alpha (Hummer's new performance-package label) model to follow in short order. There's also the possibility of a five- or six-speed automatic, as four-speeders are becoming yestertech. The I-5 will be the only engine choice we hope a turbo version won't be far behind. Unfortunately, the five-cylinder is all the H3 has to offer so far. The H3's biggest potential disadvantage? Most of the competition offers a strong V-6 or even stronger V-8. Combine that with an optional rear electronic locking differential, a defeatable traction-control system, and the largest tires available on any vehicle in its class (33 inches), and it's clear that GM is serious about keeping this smaller Hummer true to the authentic 4x4 tradition. That translates into a vehicle that can move slower over rocks than molasses in winter, with a 69:1 crawl ratio for the manual and 56:1 for the automatic. Consistent with the H3's better-gearing and more-choice strategy, Hummer offers two different transfer cases that can be ordered with either transmission: one with a relatively standard 2.64:1 low range, and another with a whopping 4.03:1 low gear.
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