Hummer is a brand of pickups and SUVs that was first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. Although discontinued in 2010, Hummer returned as a sub-brand of GMC in 2020. The brand is known for its off-road capability, excellent engine performance, and iconic design. Here are some key facts about Hummers:
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History: The Hummer brand was purchased by General Motors (GM) in 1998, and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the military Humvee, as well as the new H2 and H3 models that were based on smaller, civilian-market GM platforms.
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Off-road capability: Hummers are built for rough weather and terrain, and are known for their legendary off-road capability.
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Size: Hummers (specifically the H1 and H2) are significantly bigger than other SUVs, which can cause problems parking, driving, and fitting in a garage. Their large size may also pose a serious threat to smaller vehicles and pedestrians.
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Fuel economy: Hummers have poor fuel economy.
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Reliability: According to CarComplaints.com, the H3 and H2 are the most problematic models, likely because of how popular they are. However, RepairPal couldnt provide a reliability rating for the Hummer, but instead, they rated the Hummer with a placeholder score based on the reliability history of midsize trucks. According to RepairPal, Hummer’s average annual repair cost is $662.
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Safety: Hummers are some of the safest vehicles on the road, with solid safety ratings.
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Electric version: GM relaunched the Hummer name with the 2022 GMC Hummer EV SUT pickup truck. Fully electric, it marks GMC’s first foray into all-electric power. An SUV version joins the pickup as a 2024 model.
In summary, Hummer is a brand of pickups and SUVs known for their off-road capability, excellent engine performance, and iconic design. The brand was discontinued in 2010 but returned as a sub-brand of GMC in 2020. Hummers are significantly bigger than other SUVs, have poor fuel economy, and can be tough on owners when repairing and maintaining the vehicle. However, they are some of the safest vehicles on the road and have a solid safety rating. GM relaunched the Hummer name with the 2022 GMC Hummer EV SUT pickup truck, which is fully electric.
