GMC releases info on the SUV many have been waiting for: the HUMMER EV SUV

About the only way GMC could revive the HUMMER brand was by making the giant vehicles EVs. Previously, GMC unveiled the Edition 1 "Supertruck" HUMMER that was a  cross between a mega truck and a Wrangler-esque off-road vehicle. But the HUMMER SUV is the one I think most folks were waiting for and the one GMC will probably sell the most of. The HUMMER SUV has the same off-road credentials that were established by the Supertruck with features like Crabwalk, a very short turning radius, long EV range, and much more. Check out the media release, video, and spec charts for more details after the "read more" jump. But the ultimate long-term success of these HUMMERs will come down to whether folks will need a vehicle this large and whether they will be willing to pay close to six figures for the privilege. The HUMMER is attractive in an "in-your-face" way and should have the luxury fitments and EV tech that this price point demands. Being different and new can only take you so far. After the NBA stars and Hollywood types buy theirs, who's really left unless you need a vehicle with these capabilities (and there are a lot of them). In fact, the Crabwalk feature is one of those items that I hope can stand up to long term wear and use, otherwise there will be a lot of broken, used HUMMERs for sale in a few years. The HUMMERs will be available early next year as 2024 models. If you want to be one of the first for the $100k+ Edition 1 models check with your local dealer soon.

Source: HUMMER - Media release, pics, video

GMC reveals all-new Hummer EV Edition 1 "Supertruck" - Update

We all knew that the new Hummer EV Edition 1 was going to be something, but the "Supertruck" moniker may not be far off. If you watch the reveal video in the next post, you'll see that GM has shoved just about everything into this showcase EV from it's "Crabwalk" diagonal driving, four-wheel steering, adjustable suspension, all-wheel drive, removable roof (stowable in the frunk) and rear window that can be lowered, to its special tires and wheels, and much, much more. Hummer Edition 1 has a tri-motor EV drivetrain with more than 1,000 horsepower (GM-estimated) and 11,500 lb./ft. of torque that has a range of about 350 miles using GM's new Ultium batteries with fast charge capabilities. Try 0 to 60 mph in about three seconds. As a true EV design, the batteries are located below the passenger space but with body armor just in case you decide to test the EV's capabilities. Class-leading (at this point) graphics are part of the package including "heads-up animation." GM's Super Cruise autonomous driving suite is also included. The Hummer Edition 1's 0 to 60 mph time is kind of amazing given the weight this behemoth is towing around. Multiple cameras, including two underbody views, will help you know here you are and keep you out of trouble...hopefully. To buy all this good stuff will set you back well into the six-figure range plus taxes, license, fees, options, destination, etc. Eventually there will be a model that starts at just $70k (just!). No intro date has been given, so we shall see whether Rivian (RT 1) or Tesla (Cybertruck) or GMC's Hummer Supertruck gets to market first. My money's on Rivian, but who knows? More to come as we get closer to the Hummer Edition 1 EV's roll-out.

Update: According to published reports, GMC does not have a complete, working Hummer Edition 1 prototype. Only pieces or sections have been built to study "proof of concept" like the Crabwalk, etc. Other pieces like the four-wheel steering have been done before, but there isn't a Hummer Edition 1 out there that puts everything together to see if it all works...as expected. I was hoping that GMC was further along in the process. In fact the factory where the Hummer will be built hasn't been prepped yet. So since Tesla Austin is being constructed and Rivian has started pilot production of their truck, I'd say GMC is coming up dead last in the race to get big EV trucks to market. We shall see, more to come...

Source: GMC - Media release, pics, previous post - additional video after the "read more" jump.