11.10.2006
HUMMER kicks-off H3 assembly in South Africa

GM yesterday celebrated the start of production of the HUMMER H3 at its Struandale Assembly Facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The occasion represents an important step in the global expansion of HUMMER by providing increased capacity and a global version of the H3 for markets outside North America.

Edward Welburn, GM's vice president of Global Design said, "HUMMER's iconic design and unparalleled off-road performance are already recognized around the world. A global version and international assembly of the H3 are the next logical step for HUMMER to expand globally."

HUMMER H3 vehicles built in South Africa will be exported to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Production of a right-hand drive version will begin in the second quarter of 2007 for export into right-hand markets in Europe and Asia as well as for local sale in South Africa.

The H3 is an authentic HUMMER, offering the brand's iconic design and famed off-road capability in a midsize and more accessible package. The South African-built H3 will be available with a new 242 horsepower (180 KW) Vortec inline 5-cylinder engine, choice of manual or automatic transmissions, and a premium, full-time four-wheel-drive system. A right-hand drive version will be available in 2007.