A Completely Redesigned Hummer
I thought Hummer was dead?
It was. This is the return of the Hummer by GMC in All Electric Form.
A brief and interesting history is given below:
OVER THE YEARS
Humvee | H1
1992-2006 and 2017-present (limited)
When I was younger, I was always a fan of the Hummer H1 (the military vehicle). When I'd see one drive by me I'd yell, "H1! H1!," almost in the same way I reacted to seeing a Lamborghini, Ferrari or some other supercar.
It all started with the iconic M998 Humvee by AM General. This was originally designed as a brash, off-road, 4-wheel-drive utility vehicle for military use. Then, due to its popularity, it was released to the civilian market under a deal with GM and renamed the Hummer H1.
It was produced from 1992-2006 for both military and people purchase until it ceased military use and was replaced by another vehicle from Oshkosh.
From there it has marched on in very limited 100 unit-per-year-production for civilian use as the Humvee C-Series by VLF - whom contracted a version of the vehicle from AM general. It is not available in the US.
H2
2003-2009
The H2 is probably the Hummer most scene by the masses. GM contracted AM General to build these units under the HUMMER nameplate from 2003-2009. It was based on a modified Chevrolet 2500 HD chassis. The H2 was available as a pickup or SUV.
H3
2006-2010
GM also produced an even smaller version of the H2 in both pickup and SUV form - known as the H. It was build on a modified version of the chassis from the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon.
NOW: 2024 GMC HUMMER EV
I have to admit, when I first heard about the return of the Hummer, I wasn't the least bit interested. I didn't even want to read about it. Then I decided to give it a chance and dove straight into the details and....
Apparently, it's pretty cool. If you're in the market for a large luxury 4x4 Electric SUV or SUT (Pickup), and you like the style, this could be the one for you. Most likely that's going to be the key to whether or not someone buys this model.
Do you like the style? On the outside, it definitely holds many cues from its ancestor.
Beyond The Looks
Looking at its specs its hard to ingnore some of the ingenious technology and ability we see on the new HUMMER EV.
GMC says: "The GMC HUMMER EV's were envisioned to be the most capable and compelling electric supertrucks ever." We look forward to seeing this new genre unfold.
Key Features We Like
CrabWalk
Full 4-wheel steer - making this large vehicle capable of a 35.4 foot turning circle.
Adaptive Air Suspension with Extract Mode
Lifts the vehicle up to 6 inches.
Open Air Driving
Standard Infinity Roof and Modular Sky Panels. Super cool.
830 Horsepower
GM's Ultium Drive System offers three motors with up to 830 hp and 11,500 lb-ft torque for 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.
Extreme Off Road Package
Extreme off road package includes 18 inch wheels with 35 inch tires, underbody armor and rock sliders, front elocker and virtual rear lockers, heavy duty half shafts and 17 cameras.
UltraVision Camera System
Up to 17 cameras.... and you can see underneath your vehicle for off roading.
Customization and Accessories
Over 200 available at launch including center stack buttons that can be customized.
13 Inches of Suspension Travel
Climb 60% Grades
Scale 18 Inch Verticals
300 Plus Miles of Range
Power Station Generator
Turn your Hummer into a power source.
Digital Smartphone Key
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