GM India Hummer H3 to be launched Mid 2008 and Cadillac 2008 end - Team-BHP

The Hurricane · 31st March 2008, 23:33

I have got inside sources from my friends at GM India they have given the Hummer H3 to ARAI for approval after more than 18 months of testing on Indian conditions. The H3 would be launched with Diesel engine but engine Specifications has not yet be disclosed. The Company also plans to launch the all new Cadillac CTS by year end or early 2009. The Company is also seriously thinking at providing diesel engines as an option once its engine manufacturing plant becomes operational by next . The company is yet to finalize a location for the engine plant.

RPMPKDMFF · 1st April 2008, 02:06

The H3 is a nice runabout for the town and can hold it's own offroad. The styling and stance runs in the family, but it is just too darn small to be called a HUMMER. But, I think this is how the world is heading, so I guess they felt the need to change or die.

The CTS is a classy car on its own, good offerings and is on par with the competition. Caddy should also look into the option of offering the STS, SRX and even the Big Daddy Caddy - Escalade.

khanak · 1st April 2008, 03:06

The H3 will be a hit in India for sure. It has immense brand value and I'm sure a tonne of people will rush to get their H3s. I don't think its offloading capabilities really matter that much as most people don't even take their SUV s off road and its more of a status thing.

DirtyDan · 1st April 2008, 03:19

Here is a picture. It looks big. I am wondering what engine they will put in it. Anybody know the specs?

spawnofsatan · 1st April 2008, 05:16

@Hurricane, do you know any pricing info on the vehicles?

Nattusbs · 1st April 2008, 05:23

DirtyDan

The picture you have shown is a LH drive. Not an Indian vehicle.

Cheers

Nattusbs

DirtyDan · 1st April 2008, 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nattusbs

DirtyDan

The picture you have shown is a LH drive. Not an Indian vehicle.

Cheers

Nattusbs

Google says this is an H3 Hummer. Are sure you want to pick a fight with Google and the Google Mafia? I hope your medical insurance is paid up, Boy

. They exist in other places in the world, H3s do. Maybe some are lefties????

spawnofsatan · 1st April 2008, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Google says this is an H3 Hummer. Are sure you want to pick a fight with Google and the Google Mafia? I hope your medical insurance is paid up, Boy

. They exist in other places in the world, H3s do. Maybe some are lefties????

HAHA, yeah LHD or RHD its still an H3

4x4addict · 1st April 2008, 08:00

RHD versions are made in their South African plant.

redrage · 1st April 2008, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hurricane

The company is yet to finalize a location for the engine plant.

In India it has already been finalised as Talegaon (Near Pune) with a capactity of 225000 vehicles in India by 2010.

ram_hyundai · 1st April 2008, 12:05

Oh INDIA is shining for sure.Whole lot of cars being brought in by whole lot of manufacturers.H3 looks terrific.DAN do you have any specs of this one?
ram

spawnofsatan · 1st April 2008, 12:06

Isnt the H3 going to be priced at 40L? which is a $100,000.
In the states the price is $30,000.....:(

fx45 · 1st April 2008, 12:47

i am sure this will not be lower than Rs 30L for sure..

its a nice news though

AMATMO · 1st April 2008, 12:49

i think they should also launch the caddy BLS its more affordable i believe it is cheaper than the germans

amit · 1st April 2008, 13:08

I better start saving up for the H3. I can't wait to bulldoze my way through the pesky snail paced, overtaking lane hogging auto's ,taxi's and two wheelers.

31st March 2008, 23:33	#1 (permalink)
The Hurricane Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London,Cochin Posts: 22	GM India Hummer H3 to be launched Mid 2008 and Cadillac 2008 end I have got inside sources from my friends at GM India they have given the Hummer H3 to ARAI for approval after more than 18 months of testing on Indian conditions. The H3 would be launched with Diesel engine but engine Specifications has not yet be disclosed. The Company also plans to launch the all new Cadillac CTS by year end or early 2009. The Company is also seriously thinking at providing diesel engines as an option once its engine manufacturing plant becomes operational by next . The company is yet to finalize a location for the engine plant. __________________ ITS NOT NATURAL FOR POWER TO PAUSE

1st April 2008, 02:06	#2 (permalink)
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 305	The H3 is a nice runabout for the town and can hold it's own offroad. The styling and stance runs in the family, but it is just too darn small to be called a HUMMER. But, I think this is how the world is heading, so I guess they felt the need to change or die. The CTS is a classy car on its own, good offerings and is on par with the competition. Caddy should also look into the option of offering the STS, SRX and even the Big Daddy Caddy - Escalade. __________________ Live. Love. Learn.

1st April 2008, 03:06	#3 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,398 View My Garage	The H3 will be a hit in India for sure. It has immense brand value and I'm sure a tonne of people will rush to get their H3s. I don't think its offloading capabilities really matter that much as most people don't even take their SUV s off road and its more of a status thing. __________________ Adhish आधीश् ஆதிஷ் ادهش adhish.wordpress.com __________________

1st April 2008, 03:19	#4 (permalink)
DirtyDan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala Posts: 597	Here is a picture Here is a picture. It looks big. I am wondering what engine they will put in it. Anybody know the specs? Attached Images __________________ The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within. -Gandhi

1st April 2008, 05:16	#5 (permalink)
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 284	@Hurricane, do you know any pricing info on the vehicles? __________________ Black 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (320 BHP) Pearl White 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (345 BHP)

1st April 2008, 05:23	#6 (permalink)
Nattusbs Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 41	DirtyDan The picture you have shown is a LH drive. Not an Indian vehicle. Cheers Nattusbs

1st April 2008, 08:00	#9 (permalink)
4x4addict BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 250	RHD versions are made in their South African plant.

1st April 2008, 12:05	#11 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,598 View My Garage	Oh INDIA is shining for sure.Whole lot of cars being brought in by whole lot of manufacturers.H3 looks terrific.DAN do you have any specs of this one? ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

1st April 2008, 12:06	#12 (permalink)
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 284	Isnt the H3 going to be priced at 40L? which is a $100,000. In the states the price is $30,000.....:( __________________ Black 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (320 BHP) Pearl White 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (345 BHP)

1st April 2008, 12:47	#13 (permalink)
fx45 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 314 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	i am sure this will not be lower than Rs 30L for sure.. its a nice news though

1st April 2008, 12:49	#14 (permalink)
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,216	i think they should also launch the caddy BLS its more affordable i believe it is cheaper than the germans __________________ I am a good bad boy

1st April 2008, 13:08	#15 (permalink)
amit Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,072	I better start saving up for the H3. I can't wait to bulldoze my way through the pesky snail paced, overtaking lane hogging auto's ,taxi's and two wheelers. __________________ Some people drive cars. I drive the Palio.

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