Less is more, or is it? The 2006 Hummer H3 makes better use of available interior space than the H2 does, and day-to-day storage of things like cell phones and sunglasses is handy thanks to plenty of well organized compartments up front made from sturdy plastic. In terms of cargo space, the H3 falls short against some of its $30,000 competitors. For example, the 60/40-split rear seat takes up more space than it should because it doesn’t fold flat, and, with the seats up, fails to match up with like-priced competitors such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee. In fact, total cargo volume can’t match that of the Toyota FJ Cruiser, a less expensive competitor. It’s the same story with the seats down, to the point where one is left with the following conclusion: if you need a fair amount of cargo and storage room, the H3 may not be the car for you.

Ah, but perhaps there actually is enough room in the H3, and it’s you who has the problem with a cluttered life full of soccer equipment and kids. Sacrifices must be made in the name of beautiful exterior design. If you can’t fit that last suitcase into the back of your Hummer H3, or must take up backseat room for the last of the groceries, perhaps you ought to pack a little lighter and eat a little less. It is, after all, a Hummer, and if you can’t fit into a Hummer… Right. Perhaps a smarter interior cargo design is in order – such as seats that fold flat into the floor, a not-so novel concept.