NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept - Page 3

1969CamaroSS350 · 01-08-2008, 09:57 PM

I love it. I think HUMMER could really use something like this to compete with the Wrangler/FJ Cruiser. The H3 is just simply to big and expensive.

camaro_freak · 01-08-2008, 09:58 PM

about d@mn time Hummer... time to steal some Jeep thunder! booya

Beau · 01-08-2008, 10:17 PM

I'm not a huge Hummer fan but, Man this looks awesome!

Ultimate1 · 01-08-2008, 10:38 PM

Hummers have always looked good... I will reserve my judgment until a production version is finally shown. All i know is if GM does the I-5 again........ they will have blown another great opportunity

breaker104 · 01-08-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by monza164

I like it, looks military-ish. A turbodiesel six with 300+lb-ft would be appropriate.

HELL YEA!!! But at least use the 3.7 I5 for the bare model... in a light suv it would be fantastic.

bigtime · 01-08-2008, 11:10 PM

Its perfect except for one HUGE problem. The press release makes no mention of a manual tranny! Auto only?! If it came in at or less than jeep wrangler money, it might be worth looking at.

gmhashope · 01-08-2008, 11:27 PM

I really like it. Hopefully, this will be a great alternative to the Wrangler.

GM-Joe · 01-08-2008, 11:29 PM

That is definately B.A. It would make a nice compliment to the proposed pickup truck.

Driveshaft · 01-08-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffInDFW

I have always LOVED Jeep Wranglers, and this concept is just incredible. Outstanding. The slope back does not make any sense to me, but....

I do hope they price it right. I admit, whenever I get in a new Jeep Wrangler, I am always baffeled at how they charge so much for one. I mean, look at everything. Archaic as hell. Very basic. I think it should sell for around $13,000. I get out and see the window sticker and freak that they are asking $25,000. Oh well.....

I think the sloped back is perfect. It aligns with HUMMER heritage without invading Jeep/FJ territory. Yet the profile is unmistakable when everything is removed at being very much Jeep like. Also it looks like 4 adults can fit somewhat comfortably, something my current TJ Wrangler doesn't do so well.

I don't honestly think Wranglers are overpriced. For the utility and prowess they possess, it's not a bad price tag. Additionally, getting rid of the SE doesn't help the overall price (but I'm sure they were eliminated for a reason).

Especially considering that nearly anything else is at least 25K, I don't think the Wrangler is a bad deal. In fact, it suits my purposes quite well. Off-road capability, 4X4 (for some nice snow/winters), plus convertible? It doesn't get much better than that...at least in Colorado.

*EDIT: I shouldn't say anything else is 25K...but I certainly think that 20-30K is the norm. I wonder what the average spending on a car is in North America? Or median, for that matter.

PontiacBixler · 01-09-2008, 12:09 AM

It's not so much as I want it, more that I NEED it.....

Andonis · 01-09-2008, 12:41 AM

There you have it
I didnt brake the embargo...its a link

http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-hx-concept-2.html

Randiglio · 01-09-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FordRules

This fails= No Solid axles= Failure for articulation.

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With its compact dimensions, almost no overhangs and grippy 35-inch tires, the HX is ready for all terrains. Like all HUMMER production models, the HX has sturdy, body-on-frame construction, onto which is mounted front and rear independent suspensions.
The front suspension features an electronic-disconnecting stabilizer bar for enhanced maneuverability when driving off road, and the rear suspension is located with Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)-machined, billet trailing arms. Heavy-duty shocks with piggyback reservoirs were custom-made for the HX by renowned racing shock manufacturer Fox; one is mounted at each wheel position.

Seems like this issue might be addresed, not nessecarily your ideal, but it may provide a suitable offroad ability?

stevecmh · 01-09-2008, 01:53 AM

sweet interior.. i love the screens on the dash

CaptainDan · 01-09-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sporer65

Have you ever seen a H1 flex? It has no articulation.

Yes, I have seen an H1 flex. (the suspension, not the body-the body's not supposed to flex) They have tremendous articulation. An independant suspension has much greater potential for articulation than a solid axle does. Solid axles are just cheaper.

ScottyFLM · 01-09-2008, 07:23 AM

that is a bad a$$ lookin hummer

01-08-2008, 09:57 PM	#31 (permalink)
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camaro_freak 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,590	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept about d@mn time Hummer... time to steal some Jeep thunder! booya __________________ John Crichton: It's beer o'clock. Where's my riot?

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Beau 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Drives: Single turbo MKIV Supra '06 2.0T 6MT Passat Sedan Posts: 489	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept I'm not a huge Hummer fan but, Man this looks awesome!

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Ultimate1 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 948	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept Hummers have always looked good... I will reserve my judgment until a production version is finally shown. All i know is if GM does the I-5 again........ they will have blown another great opportunity __________________ Ultimate1's Saturn Aura

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bigtime 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Drives: '85 Pontiac Fiero-still going strong! Posts: 366	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept Its perfect except for one HUGE problem. The press release makes no mention of a manual tranny! Auto only?! If it came in at or less than jeep wrangler money, it might be worth looking at.

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gmhashope 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 4,079	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept I really like it. Hopefully, this will be a great alternative to the Wrangler. __________________

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GM-Joe 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,431	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept That is definately B.A. It would make a nice compliment to the proposed pickup truck. __________________ Current: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo(148,500 Sobbing Saab on blocks) 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

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PontiacBixler 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Pontiac G6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 912	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept It's not so much as I want it, more that I NEED it..... __________________ God, I still can't believe that the GTO is getting yet another chance while the Firebird has to sit out yet again.... How many times is the b@st@rd child going to get at bat before the venerated veteran gets to return to the game??? Lutz, Wagoner.... time to go to the retirement home.... You've left your keys in the fridge one too many times.

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Andonis 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home is where the heart is Drives: Volvo 480 Turbo Posts: 941	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept There you have it I didnt brake the embargo...its a link http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-hx-concept-2.html __________________ Nemo regat vitam meam

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stevecmh 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 03' Pierce Saber Fire Engine Posts: 3,264	Re: NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept sweet interior.. i love the screens on the dash

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