NAIAS 08: HUMMER HX Concept

[dratnol]

Originally Posted by Timekeeper

US armed forces, meet your new all terrain vehicle.!!

This thing has got to be the best replacement for the Humvees I've seen to date.

This is not replacing the HUMVEE. It is a concept for the commercial market, not for the military.

[dratnol]

Originally Posted by Puzzel

Without having an under-hood/body picture to show engine orientation and BoF construction, I'm concerned that this is based on a modified FWD/AWD Theta, given the 3.6 V6 + Auto combo. I know there is a Theta RWD chassis on the market, but only Suzuki (Grand Vitara) sells it atm. Of course, GM could be using this as a test mule of sorts for the GMT355 replacement, since it the I-6 Atlas engine will die off soon, no doubt to be followed by the much hated I-5.

From the press release:

Like all HUMMER production models, the HX has sturdy, body-on-frame construction, onto which is mounted front and rear independent suspensions.

So that leaves a few options.

1. This is on GMT 355.
2. This is on GMT 360.
3. This is a new platform or the replacement for GMT 355.

I doubt it is on GMT 360 since most of the vehicles on that platform are being phased out. GMT 355 or its replacement seems to make a little more sense. Then again it could be something totally different but I find that unlikely (the business case for a small volume, one off platform wouldn't be there).

[asim]

Originally Posted by dratnol

From the press release:


So that leaves a few options.

1. This is on GMT 355.
2. This is on GMT 360.
3. This is a new platform or the replacement for GMT 355.

I doubt it is on GMT 360 since most of the vehicles on that platform are being phased out. GMT 355 or its replacement seems to make a little more sense. Then again it could be something totally different but I find that unlikely (the business case for a small volume, one off platform wouldn't be there).

I believe its off the 355, or a modified version of that. The GMT 355 is what underpins the H3, correct? I don't believe that GM designed a totally new platform just for the Hummer brand.

[DuSpinnst]

Saw this at the show, and I like the idea. The execution is still too large. Put the HX next to a Wrangler and it will dwarf the Jeep. Which isn't a good thing.

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by asim

I believe its off the 355, or a modified version of that. The GMT 355 is what underpins the H3, correct? I don't believe that GM designed a totally new platform just for the Hummer brand.

The H4 will be in GMT-700 which is the next gen of GMT-355. The Colorado, Canyon, H3, H3 SUT and H4 will all be on GMT-700.

[gto4ibf]

Originally Posted by The Law

I'm talking about about something stylish,Rounder, curvier, more tech features and less off road capabilities.

That wouldn't be very Hummer-like would it?