The new GMC Hummer was just introduced as an electric pick-up when the first brother was already announced. Hummer becomes a family and after the pick-up, an SUV follows in the second half of the year – hardly less impressive.
Even without an open truck bed, the GMC Hummer EV is no less impressive as an SUV. With a length of 4.99 meters, it is around half a meter shorter than the pick-up. This is not only due to shorter overhangs, but also to a shorter wheelbase of 3.22 instead of 3.45 meters. The smaller dimensions and lower weight make it more agile than the variant with an open loading area, although the engine output is reduced at 608 kW / 830 hp. With its three electric motors, the electric behemoth sprints from zero to 100 km/h in under four seconds. experience,” explains Al Oppenheiser, chief developer of the Hummer, “the new functions of the SUV underline its role as a tactical tool in almost every situation.” Depending on requirements, the drive system can direct the engine power to a single wheel and thus the vehicle even under the most difficult Keeping riding conditions and moving on difficult terrain – including 13 inches of travel, inclines of up to 60 percent (forward and reverse) and water crossings of up to one meter deep fording.
The battery pack is largely identical to that of the larger pick-up and is also double-stacked, so that the range should be up to 500 kilometers despite the enormous power and a weight of almost four tons. Like the electric Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric Hummer can serve as an electric power source that can power homes during a power outage or charge other vehicles/consumers. The roof elements can be removed in a few simple steps, so that the SUV version can also be converted into a part-time convertible. A spare wheel sits enthroned on the electrically swing-out tailgate, with the flap itself opening like a vault with a special button option and being wider than the vehicle. This extra width allows loading of large items.
However, the Hummer SUV not only wants to shine on the road, but especially off-road. All-wheel steering is standard, so it can also crawl at an angle like the pick-up in off-road mode. The turning circle is reduced to just 10.8 meters thanks to the two steerable axles. For tough off-road use, there is not only trail mapping in the vehicle and via app, but also adaptive air suspension and 22-inch wheels with 35-inch off-road tires. On request, the off-road package can be expanded to include underbody protection, underbody cameras with an integrated washing system and half-shafts with ball bearings. “The concurrent development of the pickup truck and the SUV has helped us give each vehicle its own unique characteristics to maximize utility,” said chief designer Phil Zak, “The SUV’s streamlined proportions create a distinctive profile and a spacious cargo area, while retaining the spacious and architecturally inspired cabin.
Source: Stern
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