GM unveils midsize electric Hummer concepts in Pasadena

General Motors has unveiled two new midsize electric concept vehicles, the GMC Hummer X SUV and Hummer X Pickup, as part of the opening of its new Advanced Design studio in Pasadena, California. The automaker stated the concepts are not intended for production but will serve as a testbed for new technologies, aesthetics, and manufacturing methods.

The concepts represent a significant downsizing from the current production Hummer EV models. The Hummer X SUV measures 188.3 inches in length with a 116-inch wheelbase, making it comparable in size to a four-door Ford Bronco. The pickup concept is larger, at 207.3 inches long with a 130.7-inch wheelbase, placing it in the midsize truck category. Both vehicles retain the blocky, aggressive styling associated with the Hummer brand.

Engineered as capable off-road vehicles, the concepts feature substantial ground clearance, 37-inch off-road tires, beadlock wheels, Multimatic shock absorbers, and extensive underbody protection. The SUV concept boasts approach and departure angles of 44 and 46 degrees, respectively, and a ground clearance of 13.2 inches. The company said the designs are envisioned as modular platforms for rock crawling and...