The Hummer H3 — and the Hummer brand in general — has been slammed in recent years for its rather abysmal fuel economy. While the H3 is offered with a more efficient five-cylinder engine — although a V8 is available — in reality, that powerplant isn’t the greenest option General Motors could have gone with. But it looks as though things are changing at Hummer as the H3 will soon be available with a direct injection V6, with a diesel option following.
According to PickupTruck.com, the same direct injection 3.6L V6 used in the Cadillac CTS will soon be available in the Hummer H3. PickupTruck.com failed to mention when the engine will be available in the H3 — or how much power the engine will have in Hummer-guise — but all indication point to a 2010 model year launch.
In other H3 news, AutoBlog.com is reporting that the H3 will also receive a diesel option in the coming years. The diesel likely won’t arrive until at least 2012, and it’s still unclear which powerplant GM will ultimately go with. The company’s 4.5L unit could be used, but it is also believed that GM is developing an all-new V6 diesel for use in the H3. Whatever the case, the H3′s future just got a little greener.
