Thanasis Lazanas, a Greek entrepreneur, may have plans to produce miniature electric Hummer models in Greece as part of a $122 million investment in the Greek economy, Ekathimerini reported on Sunday.
Lazanas notably obtained permission from General Motors to build a mini electric version of the Hummer in 2014. We’ve covered the product in the past, known as the MEV Hummer HXT. The tiny Hummers are on sale across Europe and Asia, and GM gets a cut of the profits for using the Hummer name.
To underscore just how “mini” the miniature Hummers are, they measure in at 118 inches long and 57 inches tall. A 72-volt drive system will net a 30-mile range with a lead battery, while a lithium-ion unit will double the figure to 60 miles.
Right now, MEV builds to order in China, and Lazanas said he expects to do the same in Greece. However, he’s bullish that Hummer HXT production will climb to 2,000 units per year. In the near future? 10,000 cars.
It’s not the return of Hummer some really hope for, but the tiny vehicles do look the part.
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With Ford rehabbing Bronco as a Jeep alternative (brilliant) it would be smart for GM to produce two or three off road capable Hummers as Chevrolet halo products.
Wragler and Bronco are for millennials what Camaro and Mustang were to Boomers. Off road as replaced muscle as a symbol of “cool” in 2018.
If not Chevy then GMC should. It seems that Hummer could still be a very positive addition for GM if done right.
As a fellow Greek this makes me smile. As a GM fan, what is taking GM so long for an all out Wrangler and 4Runner fighter. Lets Go GM.
Honestly the Chevy Colorado ZR2 is the only option.
GM doesn’t look like they are going to make a Wrangler fighter.
A two door Colorado Blazer ZR2 ,with removable top and a 3.0 Twin turbo V6 !
If GM had a brain they would bring the H2 and H3 back, the market has never been this good for trucks and SUV’s. Jeep and Land Rover are laughing all the way to the bank. There is very limited options if you want an American built midsize off-road vehicle. The Hummer brand sold well until shit hit the fan an GM went bankrupt. Do everyone a favor and make a real SUV, and not the crossovers you call “SUV’s.”
Could someone form GM let us know why GM is not considering to rebuild hummer cars of course under the concept of low consumption, etc..
Thanks