Hummer HX concept

[maximumrob]

Before anyone flames me for overloading the roof rack, I generally only do moderate offroading when camping, and never get too far off-camber and am extra careful about overhangs.

You can wheel with me any time. We can sit around and poke fun at suburban yuppies driving chrome-clad Hummers and teenie bopper girls who only bought a Wrangler because it was cute.

Hey...pass me a beer, I'm thirsty.

 

[evldave]

You can wheel with me any time. We can sit around and poke fun at suburban yuppies driving chrome-clad Hummers and teenie bopper girls who only bought a Wrangler because it was cute.

lol, I bought my wife a Wrangler (4dr JK) because she thought it was 'cute' - as far as she knows, it's never been offroad Sure beats her driving a minivan and it was a lot cheaper than the Range Rover she really wanted.

 

[kcowyo]

.... Before anyone flames me for overloading the roof rack, I generally only do moderate offroading when camping, and never get too far off-camber and am extra careful about overhangs.

No flaming here. And there better not be....:ar15:


Yeah, you have some stuff up there but I've run with some fellas who carry even more up top, like this guy.
However, he has more kids than the Osmonds -

 

[evldave]

No flaming here. And there better not be....:ar15:


Yeah, you have some stuff up there but I've run with some fellas who carry even more up top, like this guy.
However, he has more kids than the Osmonds -

Yeah, that was a light load...now with 2 adults, 2 kids, 2 dogs, there's no room inside for anything but snacks and muzzles (for the kids, not the dogs ). I can't find the pictures, but on our 4th of july trip to Tahoe, we had the roof rack fully loaded, a hitch rack hanging off the back (yes, up high over the rear door), a regular hitch rack loaded down, and bike rack hanging off the rear tire. I've also gone on trips trips with 2 people, 2 dogs, sea kayak, 2 bikes, full car camping and backpacking gear (separate sets of gear), 2 spares, blah blah blah...

Of course, that's probably why my big project for 2008 is a trailer. Will be much easier to build a custom trailer than load everything on/off the roof all the time. Should be ready for late summer/fall stuff next year, and will make campinga whole lot easier...

 

[evldave]

I don't buy it... Suburbans & Tahoes have decent glass space and weigh just a bit more than H3's

I think H3's have the wee little windows because it makes people feel more like royalty if they can't be seen inside their carriage, and because it fits the visual style of the vehicle's exterior.

A shame, I'd actually have some interest in the platform if its body wasn't so style-over-substance. Same for the FJ's.

How many mallcrawlers suburbans and tahoes get taken offroad? Granted, the H3s aren't taken offroad as much as a jeep or yota, but it's orders of magnitude more than subs and tahoes.

There was certainly a looks portion to the smaller windows, but the primary function was roof support. I'd much rather have visibility over style any day, but it's a tradeoff I've gotten used to, and overall it's a good vehicle.

 

[haven]

Photos of the HX

Photos of the actual HX show vehicle are available now

It's a bobtail version of the Chevy Colorado pickup, with a V8 engine. Let's hope that GM will produce it. The Wrangler Rubicon needs some competition.

Chip Haven

 

[haven]

HX specs

Hummer HX concept vehicle has a good-looking list of specifications. I think a production HX (even with less expensive drivetrain) could be a legitimate alternative to a Jeep JK.

Chip Haven

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Hummer HX specifications

four seat sport utility vehicle

direct-injected gas 3.6-liter V6
304 hp, 273 ft-lbs
runs on regular unleaded

six-speed automatic transmission
full-time four-wheel-drive
locking differentials
Fox remote reservoir shocks

Bridgestone Dueler 35 inch tires on 20 inch rims

13 in ground clearance (?)
approach 56*, departure 51*, breakover 25*

electronic disconnect for antiroll bars

103 in wheelbase, overall length 171 in
81 inch width, 72 in height

for comparison

Wrangler 4 Door
116 in wheelbase, 174 in length,
74 in width, 71 in height

Toyota FJ Cruiser
106 in wheelbase, 184 in length
75 in width, 72 in height

 

[ujoint]

One thing you can count on is that GM will atleast put a decent motor in it. Well, I take that back, I forgot about the H3.

 

[Funrover]

Doesn't look as bad as I thought!! Still don't like the windows!! The shock set up is impressive though!!! It kinda reminds me of the old Lambogini 4x4

 

[pete.wilson]

EvlDave wrote: How many mallcrawlers suburbans and tahoes get taken offroad? Granted, the H3s aren't taken offroad as much as a jeep or yota, but it's orders of magnitude more than subs and tahoes.

There was certainly a looks portion to the smaller windows, but the primary function was roof support. I'd much rather have visibility over style any day, but it's a tradeoff I've gotten used to, and overall it's a good vehicle.


Dave, You make a good point although I don't ever remember hearing that GM designed the Tahoe or Suburban for the relatively small hard-core off-road market. The full size blazer was the last vehicle for any real off road useage. Of all of the American products, only Jeep (and primarily wrangler style) was made for any real amount of off-road useage and now the Hummer has it's offering. All really good off-road vehicles have to be made or modified from an existing vehcile to be really good at off-road, then one must ask "what type of off-roading?" Rocks, mud, sand, family useage, camping, hunting, towing, and the list goes on. I have a slightly modified full size 4X4 suburban setup with mud tires, built for camping & weeklong excursions but it's no rock crawler but it does serve my purpose very well (except for maybe gas mileage these days, who cared when gas was a buck a gallon). Long live the after market!


P.S. Before I forget. The hummer concept looks like a redesigned Jeep Hurricane only with a single engine. I don't think Hummer will ever have the aftermarket following that Jeep has!

Pete

 

[ckkone]

More:

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2524/

 

[Railvan]

with a few slight changes...

With more head room and storage room, it could be OK...

Brian

 

[Ron B]

EvlDave wrote: How many mallcrawlers suburbans and tahoes get taken offroad? Granted, the H3s aren't taken offroad as much as a jeep or yota, but it's orders of magnitude more than subs and tahoes.
Pete

Toyota's been making great trucks since the early 60's, Jeep even longer. With so many used vehicles out there to choose from, of course you see more. AMG only started selling hummers in '92 (11,800 hummers civilian hummers made) and the h3's have only been out for 2 years. Give 'em time and you'll see more in the dirt.

rb

 

[toyrunner95]

i like that thing, i work for GM and i havent heard a thing about it. but if its a decent price i would buy one! thats an awsome concept.

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

It would be cool to have the H4 & also the Hummer pickup truck (since Jeep refuses to make the cool Gladiator)

I guess the H4 will look more like this in production- sorry for the crappy ps