Hummer H3 value and depreciation
Known for port elizabeth built tough-guy suv.
Depreciation curve
We class the Hummer H3 as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 38% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 73% |
| 3 years | 53% |
| 5 years | 38% |
| 7 years | 28% |
| 10 years | 17% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Uniquely for the brand, the H3 was assembled in Port Elizabeth from 2007, making South Africa the only Hummer production site outside the US. A five-cylinder petrol engine and serious off-road hardware defined it. GM shut Hummer down in 2010 and surviving examples now trade on scarcity and image.
H3 against its rivals
Hummer H3: common questions
Does the Hummer H3 hold its value?
We class the Hummer H3 as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 38% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.