Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008: Hardcore 4x4
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| 2008 Best In Class HardCore 4x4 2008 Hummer H3 Alphs
If there's one segment that creates the most debate (a polite term) among our judges, it's this one. Jeep has many advocates with its basic technology and long 4x4 history, as well as its impressive Rubicon off-road package. However, the Hummer H3 Alpha trumps the Jeep in the all-important engine department with the newly available V- capacity put the Hummer H3 Alpha on top of a mountain very few others will even attempt to climb. And we hear the H3T pickup will get electronic front and rear locking differentials and the new six-speed transmission. Can't wait.
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| Vehicle | HUMMER H2 SUV | Hummer H3 Alpha | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
| Base price | $56,555 | $39,340 | $30,195 |
| Wheelbase, in | 122.8 | 111.9 | 116 |
| Engine | 6.2L OHV V-8 | 5.3L OHV V-8 | 3.8L SOHC V-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 4-speed auto | 6-speed man |
| Horsepower, SAE | 393 | 300 | 202 |
| Torque, SAE | 415 | 320 | 237 |
| Axle ratio | 3.73:1 | 4.10:1 | 4.10:1 |
| Low range | 2.72:1 | 4.00:1 | 2.93:1 |
| Largest tire | 305/60R20 | 285/75R16 | 255/75R17 |
| Fuel cap, gal | 32 | 23 | 21.6 |
| Fuel econ, city/hwy | 17-Dec | 13/16 | 15/19 |
| Max pass | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Base curb weight, lb | 6614 | 4854 | 4419 |
| GVWR, lb | 8600 | 6001 | 5500 |
| Max cargo cap, cu ft | 86.6 | 56.4 | 82 |
| Max towing cap, lb | 8200 | 6000 | 3500 |
| Vehicle | Land Rover LR3 | Mercedes- Benz G-Class | Nissan Xterra Off Road |
| Base price | $49,300 | $86,975 | $27,075 |
| Wheelbase, in | 113.6 | 112.2 | 106.3 |
| Engine | 4.4L DOHC V-8 | 5.0L DOHC V-8 | 4.0L DOHC V-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 7-speed auto | 6-speed man |
| Horsepower, SAE | 300 | 292 | 261 |
| Torque, SAE | 315 | 336 | 281 |
| Axle ratio | 3.73:1 | 4.38:1 | 3.36:1 |
| Low range | 2.92:1 | 2.63:1 | 4.00:1 |
| Largest tire | 255/55R19 | 265/60VR18 | 265/75R16 |
| Fuel cap, gal | 22.8 | 25.4 | 21.1 |
| Fuel econ, city/hwy | 17-Dec | 15-Dec | 16/20 |
| Max pass | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Base curb weight, lb | 5426 | 5510 | 3990 |
| GVWR, lb | 7121 | 7200 | 5750 |
| Max cargo cap, cu ft | 90.3 | 79.5 | 65.7 |
| Max towing cap, lb | 7716 | 7000 | 5000 |
| Vehicle | Range Rover HSE | Toyota Land Cruiser | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
| Base price | $77,950 | $63,885 | $24,410 |
| Wheelbase, in | 113.4 | 112.2 | 105.9 |
| Engine | 4.4L DOHC V-8 | 5.7L DOHC V-8 | 4.0L DOHC V-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed auto | 6-speed man |
| Horsepower, SAE | 305 | 381 | 239 |
| Torque, SAE | 325 | 401 | 278 |
| Axle ratio | 3.73:1 | 3.91:1 | 3.72:1 |
| Low range | 2.92:1 | 2.56:1 | 2.57:1 |
| Largest tire | 255/5R19 | 285/60R18 | 265/75R16 |
| Fuel cap, gal | 27.6 | 24.6 | 19 |
| Fuel econ, city/hwy | 18-Dec | 13/18 | 15/18 |
| Max pass | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Base curb weight, lb | 5698 | 5690 | 4295 |
| GVWR, lb | 6834 | 7275 | 5570 |
| Max cargo cap, cu ft | 74.2 | 81.7 | 66.8 |
| Max towing cap, lb | 7716 | 8500 | 5000 |
