GM: Hummer now Available in Kenya

mbukukanyau · 08-30-2007, 05:05 PM

GM finally launches the Hummer: IN KENYA!!!

GM finally launches the Hummer

Story by NATION Correspondent
Publication Date: 8/31/2007

The Hummer car, which caused a stir in Kenya when it was associated with a leading opposition MP, was officially launched yesterday by General Motors East Africa.
Kenya is now the second country after South Africa, to launch the car on the continent. First popularised by Lang’ata MP Raila Odinga, the Hummer bears features of US military vehicles, and will cost Sh6 million.

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mbukukanyau · 08-30-2007, 06:05 PM

GM has a good foothold on Africa, as in an industrial base, long before anyone else

FordFan · 08-30-2007, 06:34 PM

Wait, Hummer isn't sold in North Africa? Weird.

jkennedy293 · 08-31-2007, 09:59 AM

Hummer seems a perfect fit for the rugged terrain of N. Africa. Kind of suprised it took this long.

chrisbenz · 08-31-2007, 09:59 AM

Kenya was the right place to launch the car. They have coffee money.They are #1 or #2 in the world as far highest grade for coffee. There will be a hand full of people that will be able to buy them.

BlueMontreal · 08-31-2007, 11:18 AM

When I was in Africa (Burkina Faso) I drove a 26 years-old rusty land rover and breaking was minimal. Sometimes, I had to aim for a three for complete stop... I never pushed it over 30 km/h. Compare to that, an H3 is a luxury vehicle.

mbukukanyau · 08-31-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FordFan

Wait, Hummer isn't sold in North Africa? Weird.

North Africa? Kenya is in East Africa, By the way, my family owns several coffee farms, if you want to import Kenyan coffee let me know

jwrebholz · 08-31-2007, 11:48 AM

Who in Kenya can AFFORD this thing?!

member12 · 08-31-2007, 01:36 PM

It would be nice to see Hummers and Jeeps on the discovery channel instead of Land Cruisers.

They should go after all of the developing countries...

SystemJinx · 08-31-2007, 02:40 PM

Is only the H3 available? What about the H2?

**mgescuro** · 08-31-2007, 02:42 PM

H3's are built in South Africa, right?
I think this is a good starting point for GM internationally. All the more reason to get an H3 SUT out in the market, I think.

I'd love to go to Africa some day.

Carver · 08-31-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwrebholz

Who in Kenya can AFFORD this thing?!

You should go to Kenya (as I have multiple times).

mbukukanyau · 08-31-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwrebholz

Who in Kenya can AFFORD this thing?!

GM has an automobile plant in Kenya Dude, Kenya is the financial capital of East and Central Africa, Down town Nairobi Skyline. below

It has the largest UN center outside of Geneva and New York, has its own space program, with a well educated population, etc..
Economic growth is hovering around 7% and has been a functional democracy for well over 40 years...

member12 · 08-31-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SystemJinx

Is only the H3 available? What about the H2?

I am pretty sure that's available too.

Either way, I'd like to see Hummer in every market Land Rover or Land Cruiser is in.

They need to try to get themselves on television as much as possible so the whole world can learn to associate Hummer with humanitarian aid or safaris instead of the war in Iraq.

wpageabc · 08-31-2007, 08:54 PM

Good News. Sell them everywhere!

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mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 7,608	GM: Hummer now Available in Kenya GM finally launches the Hummer: IN KENYA!!! GM finally launches the Hummer Story by NATION Correspondent Publication Date: 8/31/2007 The Hummer car, which caused a stir in Kenya when it was associated with a leading opposition MP, was officially launched yesterday by General Motors East Africa. Kenya is now the second country after South Africa, to launch the car on the continent. First popularised by Lang’ata MP Raila Odinga, the Hummer bears features of US military vehicles, and will cost Sh6 million. Links The Daily Nation (subscription Required) Fomoconew- Full Story __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith

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jkennedy293 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,162	Re: GM: Hummer now Available in Kenya Hummer seems a perfect fit for the rugged terrain of N. Africa. Kind of suprised it took this long.

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chrisbenz 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Drives: 2000 olds alero GLS Posts: 350	Re: GM: Hummer now Available in Kenya Kenya was the right place to launch the car. They have coffee money.They are #1 or #2 in the world as far highest grade for coffee. There will be a hand full of people that will be able to buy them.

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BlueMontreal 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montreal Drives: DeVinci Silverston 2 Posts: 379	Re: GM: Hummer now Available in Kenya When I was in Africa (Burkina Faso) I drove a 26 years-old rusty land rover and breaking was minimal. Sometimes, I had to aim for a three for complete stop... I never pushed it over 30 km/h. Compare to that, an H3 is a luxury vehicle.

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mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 23,174	Re: GM: Hummer now Available in Kenya H3's are built in South Africa, right? I think this is a good starting point for GM internationally. All the more reason to get an H3 SUT out in the market, I think. I'd love to go to Africa some day. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

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