As such, we are committed to giving the sale every reasonable opportunity toward a successful conclusion. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes. Follow Us. Now the military-style ute may have its ultimate revenge: a second chance as an all-electric pickup truck. That's right. GM, which discontinued the Hummer brand in as gasoline prices were skyrocketing and the Detroit automaker was culling brands as part of its bankruptcy agreement, has decided to revive the Hummer name, according to a report in The Wall Street Journa l.
Karl Brauer, executive publisher of Kelly Blue Book and AutoTrader, called the reported move "fabulous," noting the "beautiful irony" in the vehicle's return. Even though the brawny Hummer was a target of the green community -- dealers would report vandalism of the vehicles -- the mpg SUV appealed to a certain segment of drivers, and deliveries of the Hummer H2 and H3 totaled 71, units in , its best year of sales since , when GM bought the brand from AM General.
Plus, it adds visibility to GM's electrification efforts, he said. The resurrected Hummer will appear first as a pickup truck and later as an SUV. The new pickup is shaping up to be quite the beast, with up to horsepower from its top powertrain option, which uses three electric motors, offers an estimated range of miles per charge, and a leaps to 60 mph in a claimed 3. The Hummer EV also features removable roof panels, an optional adjustable air suspension, and a cool four-wheel steering feature that allows it to "crab" sideways—drive diagonally—all of which should make it fun to take off-road.
Pickup trucks are the next frontier for electric vehicles, as potential rivals from upstarts Rivian , Bollinger , and Tesla —as well as established automakers such as Ford —are preparing their own entries in this emerging segment. The Hummer EV will go on sale in fall, , and at first only the most expensive Edition 1 model will be available; less expensive trims will come into the picture starting in Reserve Yours Now.
At launch, only the top Edition 1 trim and its six-figure price tag will be available. It's loaded with all of the best items offered on the Hummer EV, including an adjustable air suspension, Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving mode, a power-operated tonneau cover, and a giant The Hummer EV 3X will be the next one to launch and is scheduled for fall ; the Hummer EV 2X and Hummer EV 2 have a less powerful two-motor drivetrain and will go on sale in and , respectively.
For now, the only powertrain available in the Hummer EV is a setup with three electric motors that makes horsepower. If the deal had gone through, GM aimed to use it to serve the export and US markets while producing the vehicle offshore. The last production Hummer H3 rolled off the assembly line on May 24, , marking the end of the iconic vehicle in the mass market. GM retains the brand rights for Hummer and had a concept HX in the work before things fell apart.
GM may have stopped producing Hummers, but several companies are working hard to bring it back. The company is collaborating with Humvee Export, a group of Hummer enthusiasts to assemble the trucks on GM drivetrains. The Hummer was in production for less than 20 years.
But its legacy lives on in the minds of owners and potential owners. While it may be impossible to get a brand new Hummer from AM General or GM, there are thousands of low mileage units of the vehicle for sale worldwide. Here are the facts! Hang on as we guide you through the complicated story of the Hummer! Table of Contents. Was this article helpful? Click to share Did you find wrong information or was something missing? We would love to hear your thoughts!
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