Back in April, we were the first to report that the debut for the new GMC Hummer EV pickup truck would be postponed as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, General Motors has made it official with a statement.
GM Authority GMC Hummer EV rendering
“While we cannot wait to show the GMC Hummer EV to the world, we will reschedule the May 20 reveal date,” the automaker said in a press release today. “In the meantime, the team’s development work continues on track and undeterred. We invite all to stay tuned for more stories on this super truck’s incredible capability leading up to its official debut.”
General Motors did not specify a new date for the GMC Hummer EV reveal. However, GM did indicate that initial availability would open up in the Fall of 2021.
A Hummer H2 grille and logo
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a long list of disruptions, delays, and cancellations for General Motors over the last several months. The automaker announced that it was suspending North American production operations back in March, while the the reveal events for the new Cadillac Lyriq all-electric crossover, Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and possibly go-faster variants of the C8 Corvette have all been delayed. Model refreshes planned for the 2021 model year have also been pushed back, including the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox.
That said, the mildly refreshed 2021 Chevrolet Colorado and 2021 GMC Canyon pickups appear to be moving ahead.
Meanwhile, the new GMC Hummer EV reintroduces the Hummer nameplate as a battery-powered pickup truck and utility vehicle under the GMC brand. It will utilize GM’s new BT1 EV platform and offer upwards of 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 pound-feet of torque in top-trim form, sprinting to 60 mph in roughly three seconds. Buyers will have a choice between a single-, dual-, and three-motor powertrain setup.
Along with the announcement that the GMC Hummer EV reveal was postponed, GM also dropped a new teaser video that shows the all-electric silently vehicle cruising through a forest. Check it out below.
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Topless or are my eyes playing tricks on me?
Or an all glass roof maybe?
Small mirrors, I bet they use camera’s instead of glass.
Removable roof panels that fit in the front trunk!
looked like a solar roof to me. not sure tho, topless would be nice
Topless. Seems the removable roof panels (a la Jeep) are confirmed. The journalists who saw the Hummers in the flesh said this was coming, so no surprise.
As much as it KILLS me to have to wait even longer (especially with no new date announced yet), I know that GM wanted to hold a hell of a reveal event for this thing, seeing how massively important it is not only for GM’s electric future plans, but for the rebirth of the iconic Hummer name. The wait will suck, but that reveal is gonna be fantastic when it finally happens.
And in the meantime, looking forward to these new teasers GM will release, because this one was pretty boring. They said more greasy details are coming, maybe even some more body shots…can’t wait!
Yet another critical GM mistake and while not all the blame can be assigned to GM CEO Mary Barra, Barra being the CEO has to be held responsible for some of the decisions as this embarrasses the company and the employees.
I’m surprised that you haven’t blamed Barra for starting Covid-19. Or did you and did I miss it?
You missed it. He said something to that extent 2 or 3 weeks ago.