2008 Hummer H3 Alpha Preview – New York Auto Show: Finally, GM gives the H3 a little of the growl to go with the big dog style that has made Hummer such an iconic brand. Thanks to a new 5.3-liter V8 engine that reportedly makes 295 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft of torque, the H3 will do more than just glower at those simpering little Prius cars and econoboxes: they can now make the very ground shake with power and speed. Okay, so maybe not, but it sure beats that puny little inline-five cylinder engine. Dubbed the H3 Alpha, it’ll likely be one dog that stays close to the water bowl, so to speak. Also included in the Alpha trim will be slight exterior and interior badge upgrades.

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