New 2009 HUMMER H3T

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New for 2009

A variation of the midsize H3 SUV, the HUMMER H3T features a five-passenger cabin and a five-foot-long truck bed. It comes standard with full-time four-wheel drive and shares a chassis with the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. Towing capacity is expected to be around 5,900 pounds.

What the Auto Press Says 

Though test drives are few and far between, here's what the press has to say about the 2009 HUMMER H3T:

• "We think the H3T is poised to make a run at the premium end of the midsize truck segment, and there is no doubt that it will be the one to beat when it comes to trail work. It should also be a contender for our Pickup Truck of the Year competition later this year." -- Four Wheeler Magazine
• "If you just want a pickup truck, go somewhere else. If you want a pickup truck that says something and can do nearly anything, well, there isn't much else out there." -- Autoblog
• "On the face of it, we're guessing it'll take some time for the Hummer midsize pickup to catch on, but we like the practical-over-fashionable approach they've taken. This is the real deal. And what could be more practical than a 5000-lb truck with a max payload of 1500 lb and a max trailer weight of 6000?" -- Truck Trend
• "Customers are going to have a choice of either a heavy-duty handling and trailering suspension or an off-road version that comes with 33-inch tires." -- Jalopnik

Key Details

The H3T comes in several trims. Engines include a 3.7-liter inline five-cylinder and the Alpha's 5.3-liter V8. The engines are paired with a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed electronically controlled automatic.

The interior, which is similar to the H3, comes standard with air conditioning, power accessories, remote keyless entry, XM Satellite Radio and a CD player. A Rear Vision system and navigation system are optional. Standout features include a standard bedrail system and four in-bed storage compartments.

Stay tuned for the full 2009 H3T review.