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HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Review

How the HUMMER H3 SUV stacks up against the Chevrolet TrailBlazer - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 HUMMER H3 SUV
Price Range: $33,390 - $43,130
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Price Range: $29,155 - $39,330
HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Review

Handling
The HUMMER H3 and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer have roughly comparable tires. With their comparable turning radii, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the H3 indubitably handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The H3 and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The HUMMER H3 could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet TrailBlazer when it comes to pickup.

Utility
The Chevrolet's more massive trunk will accommodate more massive things than the HUMMER H3. The HUMMER H3 and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the HUMMER H3 in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is substantially more the TrailBlazer's forte than it is the HUMMER H3's.

Convenience
You doubtless won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the H3 than with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the H3 offers a bit more head room than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The TrailBlazer is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the HUMMER H3.

Dimensions
The HUMMER H3 is a tad heavier than the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet TrailBlazer's tank is roughly the same size as the HUMMER's, though the HUMMER's is somewhat more capacious. The H3 rides lower than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The HUMMER H3 and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The HUMMER H3 is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The HUMMER H3 won't tax your gas budget considerably more than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer will. The Chevrolet TrailBlazer isn't much less expensive than the HUMMER as far as MSRP.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer isn't quite as generous as the HUMMER H3's. When it comes to after-sale protection against corrosion, the HUMMER H3 and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer have the same coverage.

Other
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the HUMMER H3.

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