| Hummer HX | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front engine,four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 LV6 |
| Transmission | 6-speedautomatic |
| 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) |
TheHummer HX is a two-dooroff-roadconceptcompact SUV that was revealed at the2008 North American International Auto Show by General Motors.
The objective of the HX concept car project was to potentially market aHummer 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 beJeep Wrangler sized.[1]
The 2008 HX show car was smaller than both theH2 andH3. It featured a 3.6 L (220 cu in) V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The HX shared with other Hummers abody-on-frame design, with front and rear independent suspensions, four-wheel-disc brakes, and full-timefour-wheel drive.[3]
The HX was shown with a slant-back configuration, wearing a desert-inspiredmatte 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 andMP3 players with no conventional radio, only integrated speakers and a connector for digital players or similar devices.[4]
Three designers, recent graduates ofCollege for Creative Studies who were new to General Motors, Robert Jablonski; Kang Min-young, aSouth Korea native; and David Rojas, a native ofPeru, participated in the development of the Hummer HX.[5][6]
The 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]
