I'm impressed that GM gave you one to review after you showed that the Hummer truck couldn't even handle a rainy day in Colorado. EDIT: As a commenter pointed out, the failure was not related to the rain. It would have failed regardless of the weather. It was just very bad luck.
The toggles are actually genius - you still get the benefit of the UI being able to incorporate a lot of different controls in one screen (since they can change from screen to screen) but the tactical feedback of an actual button
Looks good in that color. Way better than the black and whites that the trucks were released in. The cargo area massive. The auto opening tailgate is nice. The spare tire and carrier being included seems like a no brainer to me. So good for GMC to do that. Speaking of, what ever happened to the idea of TFL doing a Tire change video on the truck version????? I seriously want to see 1 of the members of the crew(or 2 if need be)do a tire change on it. I want to see if the offered jack will in fact lift that truck up and do the job w/out blocks under it. 😉
Cargo area is actually relatively disappointing considering the size of this vehicle. He said it was 80 cubic feet, the Toyota 4Runner is a physically smaller vehicle yet it has a 90 cubic feet cargo area.
@@trailrunnah8886 cargo area is especially pathetic considering how externally huge it is, and that it's an EV architecture, which should maximize interior space.
@@daniels2761 I'm not surprised, it has a really high load floor because of all the batteries and junk underneath. Same as the new Sequoia, as big as that vehicle is the cargo area is a disaster because of the batteries for the hybrid system and the third seat take up so much room.
cant wait to use my giant 800hp offroad EV to take little Jimmy to soccer practice and pick up some groceries on the way home in my comfy suburban town
I would love to see the tire changing procedure purely for entertainment. Getting that tire up and down from the spare location would be painful. Plus curious to see how well they made the jack for a 9,000 lb vehicle
Useful? The poor little 3.0 would struggle to move this thing. It has less cargo space than a little 4runner, and at 9000 pounds its main use is turning tires into dust.
@@daniels2761 if it was diesel it wouldn't be nearly as heavy. It would probably be around the same weight as a Yukon or Suburban. A diesel could easily handle that.
I'm super impressed by the original Hummer EV and I hope they keep building them. I'm not much of a pickup guy so this suv version is the one I'd definitely get if I could afford one. Gr8 vid as usual. 🚙 🇺🇸 🔌
I'm mixed on the satin finish, as I've heard special care is required to maintain it, but it sure looks nice in my eye. Great vehicle for those that want one but it's not on my shopping list.
I have loved hummer ever since they came out. I own an 08 Hummer H3 Alpha that i absolutely love. Taken it all throughout Alaska and it has never let me down. I think it's cool that they are available again as EV; however, it would be awesome if they also released a gasoline version. It would be hard to do all I've done throughout Alaska with an EV.
@@DrAlexanderHamilton I would just say gas really and make sure you have some sort of device to communicate with as you might lose signal depending on where you go.
The tailgate opens to the right. If you're parallel parked, it opens toward the curb, meaning you need the full width of the gate, plus space to walk around before you can get into it. Same issue with the RAV4, but that's also sold in markets that drive on the left...
My personal opinion is that I'd still have the Rivian, but this isn't bad by any stretch. I also don't think I would say the Mercedes competes with this. I know they are kind of in the same ballpark on price, and the Mercedes can handle itself off road. But as an example of why they don't compete, I would have no issues bringing muddy boots into a hummer. I have a similar thought with the Rivian, but I might get some weathertech floor mats first. I would feel awful if I brought muddy boots into the Mercedes.
I am impressed with the way the camera lady Alex showed what was mentioned in perfect viewing and focus. Good job. Gm on the other hand with that price for the vehicle you should be ashamed.
That second row looked to have very little leg room which is surprising considering there's no third row. The second row should have a massive amount of legroom as a result.
@@jumpman2o After watching some reviews of midsize/compact SUVs I have learned that the larger size somehow doesn't translate to more back seat room anymore. I was watching the guys on Truck King install a baby seat on the new Pathfinder and was shocked to see how far forward the front seat had to go for the baby seat to have room. Here I was thinking I needed to get a larger vehicle to solve my current baby seat issue, but now I know that won't fix it so I might as well keep driving my B segment and enjoy the smaller footprint. But hey, maybe I can put the baby in the larger cargo area with the third row folded?
@@jumpman2o Hummer is just excess for excess sake. Big and gigantic but not very practical or useful. Big on the outside, hard to park. Super large battery to take longer to charge, and can only carry 5 uncomfortably. Look to other GM products or Rivian if this is something you want
The best part of that review was Alex and her partnership with the young man- 👏🏽 well played Sir I'll wait 6 years until Humme works the bugs out and a solar panel on the roof will provide an 180-mile boost on the fly 🪰
Tommy doing what Tommy does! Another thorough video sir. But just like the original hummer, the EV truck and now SUV are niche vehicles. Use to be consumers would buy a vehicle to fit a lifestyle, now an owner has to conform to the EV’s compromises
@@mybro727 really? Compromised range when doing truck things like towing or even temp swings high or low, have to plan around finding charging stations, weight, cost. The negatives are real but if you’re willing to live with them, go for it. I’m just not sold yet
@@mybro727 Not every EV has a significant compromise, HOWEVER this particular EV does. On a level 1-2 charger it can take an entire day to charge, not a few hours while you sleep so that must be considered It's massive meaning it won't fit in most garages so charging will happen outside (although I feel if you can dump 100k on a truck, you should probably spend a little more and build a place to put it). All of that so it can achieve the MPGe equivalent of 25mpg and a bog standard range of 300 or so miles. In my personal life, an EV of any sort would be a compromise. Currently I'd have to downsize my vehicle as my current vehicle is to tall for my garage, in addition to that all the chargers in my area exist to the west in the city, to the east up into the mountains they become few and far between other than the few level 1/2s I know of in the state parks. This would mean I'd have to ensure my EV has enough range to make it into the mountains, and that my stay would be long enough to replenish it so I can make it home. I'm not here hating on them, I like EV tech and am watching very closely for that "goldilocks" vehicle to pop out. So far though I think the closest thing I'll be able to get to an EV and make it work for me is a plug in Hybrid
@@craig8638 Probably because those are actual legitimate concerns that need to be addressed. While I seriously doubt every commenter that comments on things like range loss need the full range they seem to think they do, range loss caused by simple interruptions in the aerodynamics of the vehicle, or added weight, or a trailer are indeed things that are major deal breakers for some people. There are dairy, horse and beef farms in my backyard, I know some of the farmers and hunt on their land, a current EV truck would never be able to replace their current vehicles because they have to haul their livestock in trailers, sometimes much further than an EV truck can even dream of right now. The same goes for my friends in the contracting business, they need a truck that can do it all, carry payload and tow heavy equipment reliably on a daily basis. Now does Joe Office really need a Godzilla powered Duelly so he can tow his McMansion sized camper to a state park once a year? No, absolutely not. In my personal opinion he could downsize a bit instead of demanding the park cut down even more trees to fit his abomination, but there are indeed working trucks that take abuse these EVs can not. There are also plenty of people who live in remote towns in the mountains and out in the plains and even in "tech dead zones" like me where owning an EV would take considerably more consideration than owning a gasoline vehicle, despite them otherwise filling my needs easily.
It looks smaller inside than the H2 in the back. I was wondering why it didn't have a 3rd row option and this might be it just lack of space but I don't know how cause the H2 has 3rd row option. Yeah, sort of a let down. I really love the H2, I have 3. but you might as well get the truck and put a topper on the back. and where do you mount the winch?
@@macbook802 my engine is in my car, so either way if it suits your fancy. Point is, panels that leak in the rain or car wash are failing in their exact intended use.
Let's remember, this truck exists to 'save the planet'....what a giggle the earth feels right now. Also, how did GM achieve the opposite of the Tardis? Pure genius.
@@matt45540 Hi mate, I get it, I was mainly just taking the piss - a bit of tongue-in-cheek ribbing. On a serious note though, if anyone were to take the 'environment' seriously at all, this thing just wouldn't be allowed to exist. Thankfully, no-one actually gives a hoot at all about the environment, so we get to see creations like this.
I get you're probably joking in your comment, but I don't think anyone really thinks EV's are saving the planet. Granted, they are better off for the planet, most people are buying an EV due to them being a lot cheaper to run and hardly any maintenance. I love the idea of just charging at home, never needing an oil change, filters, etc. Not to mention I won't need to spend $60-$100 a week to fill up. Just charge at night and have a full "tank" daily.
The front lights on this reminds me that in some states its illegal to have more than 4 white lights on the front of a vehicle. Nowadays that law is usually used by police as an excuse to pull someone over for a search, like broken taillight or headlights out of adjustment laws are, but technically on the books in many states , its still illegal.
Thankfully these Hummers are as expensive as they are - it will limit how many I see driving around suburban Chicago doing exactly zero off-road adventures. Such typical GM to design inefficient electric vehicles.
To be very generous to GM, and assume that they really do intend to sell lots of EVs in the US, it seems like the point of the Hummer EV is to reposition the electric vehicle in the perception of the consumer. Now the EV is a big tough manly vehicle that can be as extravagantly wasteful as any other kind of American rolling absurdity. I think it's a defensible idea, but only if they sell a handful of these and then sell lots of Equinox and Blazer EVs. But first, they're gonna have to re-learn how to actually make EVs.
We had a H3 back in 2006 for 2 years in Oman - cost approx. 30k US-Dollars Loved it for Off-Roading. Manual gear shift broke down at 24k KM. Got ut replaced, though. Loved it again. But could not get it back to Austria, due to tooooo much Import price and taxes. Now, this Monster appears. I am afraid to move in some other countries to afford it again. Well, but this morning i am going to the Salzburg-Race-Track: Porsche-Challenge with my son! In the Audience......
Interesting… why the smaller battery packs here? Makes me wonder what are they truly doing with the Silverado and the Gmc Sierra EV’s. They still have not said the true size of the battery packs yet. Maybe this is why?? We all just assumed it’s getting the 212 kw pack or whatever it is on the big boy hummer
I anticipate both pack sizes will be offered depending on what the brand or model accepts. This SUV is quite a bit shorter than the truck version so makes sense they couldn’t fit as much but for the Silverado and Sierra those should have similar or longer lengths to accept the larger pack size.
@@ALMX5DP You need the third row for the off chance that your in-laws will ride with you instead of drive themselves. The third row craze is honestly baffling to me, people are historically having less children than ever, and somehow demanding more seating. And most SUVs the third row seems to exist purely to say it's there, if you ever attempt to use it whatever unfortunate soul you decide to stuff back there may justifiably break contact with you forever. People keep saying "oh it's good for kids" except the kind of kids that can fit back there typically require a child or booster seat, and no one in my experience will crawl back there to install it, they'd rather force an adult to sit back there because "getting the kid out of the seat is just easier in the second row" Honestly if you need, actually need, three rows either get something like the Suburban or assuming you can't swing the price, suck up your pride and get a Minivan. Quit buying these half excuses for third rows that are just terrible for anyone involved.
All I can think about is encountering one of these as I'm attempting to charge my 77.7 kw EV6. 177kws...this sucker is going to be taking a charger for over twice as long as my EV6. I did a recent trip to Cali and there was a line of 3 cars waiting for the the 3 working and taken chargers (yep the standard one not working EA charger at each station routine). The build out of charging infrastructure can't come soon enough.
A nice commercial for the HUMMER. Okay, I'll take one and review it every week for free for two years, but only if GMC sends me a review unit before Christmas 2024.
Why do people always think a shorter wheelbase is better for off-roading? You can get over bigger obstacles with bigger wheelbases and they are more stable at high speeds.
This Is A Great, Very Masculine/Aggressive/Rugged Look SUV From GMC. But There Is One More Car That I Am Still Waiting To Be Put In Production, THE PORSCHE ELECTRIC VAN VISION RENNDIENST [The Concept Looks So Futuristic]. Good Luck GMC. Hope Everything Works Great For This 2024 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1.
Not being able to manually open the rear gate is a major fail. As a Wrangler owner, its is very common for me to not be able to open the rear gate all the way due to other things in the way. Having the gate be power only is going to cause it to hit things, like other peoples cars. Especially since that gate is so large.
Love the look, hate the tech. Given their track record, these will end up in landfills shortly after their warranty runs out. Even the H2 will be on the road long after these are. It would have been great to have an "Old Goober" package. Same body sans all the tech. With a V8. Just a V8.
So it's double the price of my Durango. Less cargo space, less range, 1 less row of seat, and require an hour to charge? I gotta go cancel my reservation on this thing...
I love the relatively straight roofline. What I suspect is that with the overall power and range of these vehicles, along with their relative cost per mile compared to gas and diesel burners, aerodynamics are no longer the driving design force that it they were in the past, and that manufacturers will now be able to prioritize function over form to a much greater degree.
Not really; in the Hummer's case it's so damn heavy that it won't be efficient no matter how good the aero is. Obviously most EV designs focys heavily on aero (see Tesla) If you think this vehicle is cheap to run, take a look at what a set of tires costs and remember it'll go through them quickly.
looks much better than the truck to me, and appreciate the dimension changes, but that price is a non-starter for me. Bring on the Silverado EV with a Z71 or ZR2 Package please :)
For such a big vehicle, my 2016 4runner has more cargo capacity, still not a bad looking vehicle though. I like the Satan look. I think I would prefer another brand ( domestic )than one from the big three.
Very nice video. I am impressed with the look of the new SUV and that color and accents are to die for. I wonder what the range increase would be by taking off that gigantic tire in the tailgate.
these Hummer EVs are peak "my comfort and safety are of such paramount importance I don't care how many subcompact crossovers I have to flatten to assert it"
nice way to think, i’m about to order a Kenworth to go to grocery 😂. Let continue this madness of ever bigger so ours children will needs to drive tank to go to school 🤪
I'm gonna disagree with the title, it is definitely just a hummer truck with a roof lol. At least it's more honest. It's not like its for working or playing hard and it makes that clear, which is nice. The things people will shell out money for. You could buy three new fullsizes, or one of these. Or a fleet of couple year old trucks. Couple teslas? Buncha bolts? D:
Never understood why they would make the rear hatch open towards the curb in the US when it would make more sense for it to open towards the street or just the standard way like 99% of the suv and minivans do
I honestly think this is why jeep just need to scrap the wrangler and replace it with something like the 2005 Hurricane concept. It would be the perfect time for Stellantis to revive an old idea, and electrify it. Hell the hummer ev has crab walk mode. But what the Hurricane can do the Hummer could only dream of. Actually no. Keep it two hemis. Don’t electrify it, or at least do a performance hybrid. But it would be a good send off for the internal combustion engine.. come on jeep! GM has the lead! What are you waiting for?
Tommy, can you start finding out the generation of software in these things? With all the issues you guys have has with the sister Hummer it's becoming more important on the versions of the O/S that controls these beasts. Be nice if they had fixed some of the bugs from the 1st edition p/u!
Good for HUMMER / GM, but you've got the 2-large/full-size HUMMER models now, HUMMER needs a more affordable (or volume) smaller HUMMER model, think Jeep Wrangler size, like next year, as for the smaller HUMMER model, GM has the Chevy Equinox EV size EV platform just saying if they want a modern day H3 size EV, if I was a HUMMER dealer, I would be sending HUMMER H2 owner info about this model and see if they would want to test drive it and see it in person
it looks chunky ,everything looks big for no reason. no sleekness. little bit of design change would have made it more space inside and still look smaller and sleek. look at the mercedes G.
Its odd that the Hummer EV SUV has an optional Extreme Off Road package. Isn't that the purpose of this vehicle? Extreme Off Road Ready! They should charge 5,550 extra not have that and call it Mall Ready Package, with all season tires.
If they'd bring down the price a bit, ok more than a bit, like 50k less, this thing would sell out as the new family SUV! Soccer Moms would have a field day! 😆
