Innovation & Design  The Mini Hummer Is Quite Mighty  I always
thought you'd have to be dumber than a bag of hammers to buy a
Hummer, the gas-guzzling behemoth that General Motors (GM)
adapted from a military vehicle. So call me dumber than a bag of
hammers. I'm giving a five-star rating to the new Hummer H3, the
smaller, less expensive, and relatively environmentally friendly
version. (To be exact, the base price is $29,500, and it runs 16
miles per gallon in the city and 19 on the highway.) Of course,
it's a qualified five-star rating because Hummers -- even this
one -- are niche products that aren't for most people.  Let me
explain. The new Hummer is a wonderful vehicle for people who
live in the rural snowbelt and urbanites who regularly venture
into snowy areas for ski weekends or snow-shoeing or to drink
fine cognac by the fire in their mountain cottage. It's
especially good for families with young kids who want to feel
safe, secure, and in-control in inclement weather. You can go
anywhere in the Hummer