The Hummer HX is a two-door off-road concept compact SUV that was revealed at the 2008 North American International Auto Show by General Motors.
| Hummer HX | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 L V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm (103.0 in) |
| Length | 4,343 mm (171.0 in) |
| Width | 2,057 mm (81.0 in) |
| Height | 1,829 mm (72.0 in) |
Design
editThe objective of the HX concept car project was to potentially market a Hummer branded vehicle in the smaller-sized and lower priced SUV market segments.[1] Development of the vehicle, dubbed H4,[2] began in 2004 and the new model was to be Jeep Wrangler sized.[1]
The 2008 HX show car was smaller than both the H2 and H3. It featured a 3.6 L (220 cu in) V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The HX shared with other Hummers a body-on-frame design, with front and rear independent suspensions, four-wheel-disc brakes, and full-time four-wheel drive.[3]
The HX was shown with a slant-back configuration, wearing a desert-inspired matte olive paint scheme, and featured removable doors with exposed hinge pins and removable composite fender flares that are attached with quarter-turn quick-release fasteners.[4]
The exterior's matte olive color was also applied to the interior's largely sheet metal-covered panels. The floor was a rubberized material. The HX seats four, with a pair of bucket-type seats in the second row. The rear seats are removable to allow cargo room. The console included a compartment for phones and MP3 players with no conventional radio, only integrated speakers and a connector for digital players or similar devices.[4]
Three designers, recent graduates of College for Creative Studies who were new to General Motors, Robert Jablonski; Kang Min-young, a South Korea native; and David Rojas, a native of Peru, participated in the development of the Hummer HX.[5][6]
Production Through MEV
editThe Hummer HX never reached production through GM; however, MEV (My Electric Vehicle) won exclusive rights to the Hummer HX brand. MEV produce the Hummer HX as a small electric vehicle with similar proportions to the original HX concept although significantly smaller and is intended as a resort vehicle/golf cart. It utilizes a 72v drive system, powering an AC brushless motor, giving a range of 60+ miles and top speed of 19mph. MEV also produce the Hummer HXT, which is a soft-top version of their HX.[7]
References
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- ^ Edsall, Larry (2005). Hummer H3. MBI Publishing. pp. 10–11. ISBN 978-0-7603-2195-9.
- ^ Hardigree, Matt (2008-01-08). "Hummer HX Concept Embargo Totally Fragged". Jalopnik. Gawker Media. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ a b Lavrinc, Damon (2008-01-08). "Detroit 2008: Hummer HX Concept". autoblog.com. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ Cumberford, Robert (2008). "In their hands - a profile of Detroit's top young designers". Automobile. 23: 76–78.
- ^ "Hummer thinks smaller with HX concept". AutoWeek. 2007-12-10. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
- ^ "MEV HUMMER HX | My Electric Vehicle". Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2020-06-24.