Hummer H3

2006-09 models

FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Test details:

The Hummer H3 was introduced in the 2006 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head contacted the side curtain airbag, which had deployed during the crash.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be likely.

Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head brushed the side curtain airbag during rebound.
Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the likelihood of injuries.

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; roll stability control added beginning with 2008 models
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2008 Hummer H3 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 4,855 lbs.
Side airbags: 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: November 16, 2009