My/Your Ideal Hummer Lineup (Update 1)

[AmericanRevolution]

Post your ideal lineup in here!

Alright, here's my ideal Hummer lineup guys! *applauds self* (lol)

H1 $92,000-$103,000
Maybe a few minor revisions on exterior design, and change up the interior design.. keep it 'rough n tough' as well as something you wouldn't be afraid to get really dirty, and make sure it is strong, durable, high-quality material (no chrome, no wood trim, no cheap plastics), and maybe some engineering changes to make it even better of an off-roader... Offers Hummer/Humvee/Truck body styles.

Alpha version should be nothing more than a 'serious' civilian version - offering the tower-style exhaust, thicker-gauge bullet-proof metal and glass, beefier suspension, etc...

H2 $55,000-$66,000
Minor exterior changes, major interior revision (as seem on H1), and huge engineering revision so that it is a much better off-roader than it currently is and doesn't get "pounded" by the H3, which is hear as a more capable off-roader from M/T or C/D, one of those two who were invited to test it on the Rub'. Offers Hummer/Humvee/Truck body styles.

Alpha version as seen above.

H3 $36,000-$45,000
Well, I'm not sure of it's exact size or anything, so I'll just say this... extremely capable off-roader that makes Jeep and Rover drivers go running home crying to their mommies that they got beat on the trail! Basically, typical Hummer style. Also, see H1 for interior. Offers Hummer/Humvee/Truck body styles.

Alpha version as seen above.

HX $18,000-$27,000
A Wranger-style Hummer. Offers the soft top and hard top options. No extended version like the Wranger has begun to offer. Something that, stock, would completely destroy even the beefiest of the Wranger crawlers and off-roaders. See H1 for interior.

Alpha version as seen above.

Keep all Hummers with a varient of the H1 design (the H2 is to soft and on-roadish!)

Engines Employed:
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Diesel's:
Duratec 8100's: 1

V10's:
Vortec 8200's: 1

V8's:
Northstar 4.4's: 0
Northstar 4.8's: 0
Northstar 5.3's: 0
Northstar 5.7's: 0
Wildcat 402's: 0
LS2's: 0
LS7's: 0
LS9's: 0
350 (5.7)'s: 2
5.3's: 1

V6's:
Aluminum DOHC 3.4's:: 0
Aluminum DOHC 3.6's:: 0
Aluminum DOHC 3.8's:: 0
Aluminum Cam-In-Block 3.0's: 0
Aluminum Cam-In-Block 3.4's: 1
Aluminum Cam-In-Block 3.6's: 1
Aluminum Cam-In-Block 3.8's: 0
Aluminum Cam-In-Block 3.9's: 0

I4's:
Ecotec 1.8's: 0
R-tec 2.0's: 0
R-tec 2.2's: 0
R-tec 2.4's: 0
RoTec 2.4's: 2

Platforms Employed:
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Kappa's: 0
Delta II's: 0
Epsilon II's: 0
Zeta's: 0
GMT900's: 2
GMT350's: 2
Theta's: 0
Lambda's: 0

[GM_Fanatic]

...it was only a matter of time, haha. I think GM is right on already with this lineup. Eventually the new H2 will come out and I believe your "H4" is going to be called "HT". That was the last I heard, I think "H4" would make people roll their eyes.

[pupp1]

Put an electric winch on the front of the H1,H2,andH3 as standard equipment and optional on the H4.

[AmericanRevolution]

Originally Posted by GM_Fanatic

...it was only a matter of time, haha. I think GM is right on already with this lineup. Eventually the new H2 will come out and I believe your "H4" is going to be called "HT". That was the last I heard, I think "H4" would make people roll their eyes.

Well, I haven't been keeping up much w/ Hummer news...they plan on doin those two things, the new H2 and an "H4" called the "HT"? (and why HT? Hummer Truck wouldn't be right...)

[GM_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by AmericanRevolution

Well, I haven't been keeping up much w/ Hummer news...they plan on doin those two things, the new H2 and an "H4" called the "HT"? (and why HT? Hummer Truck wouldn't be right...)

no I was just agreeing with what you were saying about the H2 but I'm sure many of those issues will be addressed when it IS redesigned. I dunno why HT, I just know it was trademarked by GM a few months back so its a possibility. I honestly don't care what they call it cause it will be awesome, but I think H4 would just be taking it to far.

[GM_Fanatic]

Personally I would also throw in the H3T, They had the concept out last year but I have no doubt that a midsize truck would sell well in the H3's lower price bracket with the solid Hummer brand image.

[thatoneguy]

HX? instead of H4.... and omega? isn't it alpha.. jeez

[nsap]

I have heard that there will be an H4 and HX.

[GM_Fanatic]

Maybe it was HX not HT... my bad. I thought maybe he didn't like the "alpha" designation so he changed it to "omega".

[mgescuro]

How about an H5 Urban Sedan?? Based on a modified Zeta with standard AWD and supercharged 5.3L V8 at 400HP selling for $40K?? And an Alpha with a V10 at 500HP selling for $50K? I'm not talking the refinement of a Cadillac..... but sheer brute force horsepower... plain and simple.

Personally, I think the HUMMER design philosophy would translate very well into sedan form. So much for the 300C.

[AmericanRevolution]

lol, nah, no Hummer sedan in my book... and Alpha... Omega... lol, oh well... I'll just still w/ Omega since I already put that... :p

And HX sounds better than H4...

and thatoneguy, you don't gotta "jeez" me... just point it out is all ya needed to do *rolls eyes*

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by AmericanRevolution

lol, nah, no Hummer sedan in my book... and Alpha... Omega... lol, oh well... I'll just still w/ Omega since I already put that... :p

And HX sounds better than H4...

and thatoneguy, you don't gotta "jeez" me... just point it out is all ya needed to do *rolls eyes*

I would have to disagree.
Hummer's got a lot of brand cachet and can probably draw a lot of customers with a big ol' sedan. The big bedan wouldn't fit in Chevy's line up or Pontiacs or Buicks. But it could fit in HUMMER's.

I mean... it has to be a large sedan... not a Delta or Epsilon.... Zeta... BIG engines.... maybe even a wagon.

[AmericanRevolution]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

I would have to disagree.
Hummer's got a lot of brand cachet and can probably draw a lot of customers with a big ol' sedan. The big bedan wouldn't fit in Chevy's line up or Pontiacs or Buicks. But it could fit in HUMMER's.

I mean... it has to be a large sedan... not a Delta or Epsilon.... Zeta... BIG engines.... maybe even a wagon.

Mmmm... still, I'd be lieing if I say "oh, ya, I couldn't agree with you more!" I'm still not seeing a Hummer-styled Hummer sedan/wagon... I mean, it's bad enough Porche built an SUV... but at least the SUV is sporty... building a large off-road car just doesn't work... especially with Hummer designing... that's my take on it anyway...

[GM_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

I would have to disagree.
Hummer's got a lot of brand cachet and can probably draw a lot of customers with a big ol' sedan. The big bedan wouldn't fit in Chevy's line up or Pontiacs or Buicks. But it could fit in HUMMER's.

I mean... it has to be a large sedan... not a Delta or Epsilon.... Zeta... BIG engines.... maybe even a wagon.

I laughed at first when I read your orgional post but I've been thinking about it ever since. (anyone with chopping skills out there want to give this a try?) Maybe a wagon style ala Magnum, but less road performance, and more ground clearance. You gotta wonder though how big of niche that could be and at what point has the brand image been overly diluted. Ming had a great commentary about how not every brand needs a full lineup and I think that is very applicable here.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by AmericanRevolution

Mmmm... still, I'd be lieing if I say "oh, ya, I couldn't agree with you more!" I'm still not seeing a Hummer-styled Hummer sedan/wagon... I mean, it's bad enough Porche built an SUV... but at least the SUV is sporty... building a large off-road car just doesn't work... especially with Hummer designing... that's my take on it anyway...

Ummm... I didn't say an off-road car. I'm talking about a big balls out high HP V8 sedan. Rugged looks, luxurious, but not "Cadillac refined." More of a brash, luxury sedan.


Built on a Zeta with a 400 HP base engine... 19" wheels... seats 5... 4WD... for about $40K. I think It might just work. Not saying to it soon... maybe by 2010.