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

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.cheers:

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

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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

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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

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Originally Posted by The Hurricane

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

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
The Hurricane BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai, Cochin Posts: 104 Thanked: 69 Times	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.cheers:
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1st April 2008, 02:06	#2
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	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.
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1st April 2008, 03:06	#3
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times 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.
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1st April 2008, 03:19	#4
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,563 Times	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 Thumbnails
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1st April 2008, 05:16	#5
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	@Hurricane, do you know any pricing info on the vehicles?
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1st April 2008, 05:23	#6
Nattusbs BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	DirtyDan The picture you have shown is a LH drive. Not an Indian vehicle. Cheers Nattusbs
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1st April 2008, 08:00	#9
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,529 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	RHD versions are made in their South African plant.
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1st April 2008, 12:05	#11
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times 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
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1st April 2008, 12:06	#12
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Isnt the H3 going to be priced at 40L? which is a $100,000. In the states the price is $30,000.....:(
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1st April 2008, 12:47	#13
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	i am sure this will not be lower than Rs 30L for sure.. its a nice news though
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1st April 2008, 12:49	#14
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	i think they should also launch the caddy BLS its more affordable i believe it is cheaper than the germans
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1st April 2008, 13:08	#15
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	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.
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