The H3 works very well off-road. The turning radius is tight, making the H3 very maneuverable. The 4.03:1 Low range makes for great crawling, and the E-Locker works great like all locking differentials do. The Stabiltrak is automatically turned off in Low range, but the flashing "STAB OFF" on the dash could be dispensed with. The H3's ride off road is surprisingly supple and comfortable at relatively high speeds. With a 23-gallon fuel capacity and 16-20 mpg fuel economy, the H3 has a huge range for exploring. It truly deserves the name Hummer as its smaller size makes it big in off-road performance.
 The full-time four-wheel-drive...  The full-time four-wheel-drive transfer case from Borg-Warner features a low 4.03:1 Low range. It works very well, although we'd like to see a fixed output instead of the slip-yoke on the rear of it. The transmission is GM's proven 4L60E four-speed automatic. |  The front suspension is independent...  The front suspension is independent with forged aluminum upper control arms, cast nodular iron lower control arms, and torsion bars. The tie rods are beefier than the H2 Hummer's. |  The rear suspension utilizes...  The rear suspension utilizes dual-stage leaf packs and 46mm gas shocks. These afford great stability off-road when hanging things out. |
 The H3 features 4.56 gears....  The H3 features 4.56 gears. The AAM rearend in H3s with the Adventure or Off-Road packages has an E-Locker. |  The H3's leather seats are...  The H3's leather seats are comfortable for a long day on the road or in the outback. |  Instrumentation is easy to...  Instrumentation is easy to read. The Driver Information Center under the tranny position indicator is nice, although we wish it wouldn't keep flashing "STAB OFF" in Low range. |