Test Drive on 5/13/05

[GreenH3]

Okay, hopefully this will answer some of your questions. My Explorer ST has a 4.0L v6. The H3 felt similar in acceleration. Just enough to get the job done... just don't plan on outrunning many folks at the red lights :-) The interior of the H3 is slightly larger than the Explorer ST...especially in width (maybe 3 or 4 inches wider) The red H3 I drove had all ebony leather and it was about a 5 out of 10 on the "cushy" scale (10 being very cushy) so don't sweat that. Very comfortable. The ride was not too stiff... similar to my old '92 4runner in 4x4 mode... so I was used to that. It was more noticeable to me since my Explorer is 2WD only. The H3 I test drove did not have the 33" tires. Even with the smaller tires the H3 is physically bigger than the mid-size SUVs. It seems closer to Toyota Sequoia size and maybe an inch or two taller. BTW... the red exterior is really nice. I hope the green is as nice up close. I saw this pics on this forum and it seems okay. Red H3 owners will be very happy. I went with cashmere cloth... black leather gets too hot here in the deep South in the summer. Hope this review helps answer some of your questions... sorry for no pics...lost my camera. patience everyone, you will be very happy I think once you're in your H3!