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Hummer H3

2006-07 models

SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable

	Injury measures			Head protection	Structure/safety cage
	Head/neck	Torso	Pelvis/leg	Head protection	Structure/safety cage
Driver
Rear passenger

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Test details:

The Hummer H3 was introduced in the 2006 model year. Beginning with 2008 models, side airbags were made standard (they were optional in 2006-07 models).

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

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Left to right:

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbag and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags (standard beginning with 2008 models, optional in 2006-07 models)
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags, if equipped, in the event of an impending rollover
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2008 Hummer H3 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 4,852 lbs.
Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags
Wheelbase: 112 in.
Length: 188 in.
Width: 75 in.
Engine: 3.7 L V6
EPA ratings: 14 mpg city | 18 mpg highway

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Last updated: April 23, 2008