We’ve been chomping at the bit to learn all we can about the upcoming GMC Hummer EV Sport Utility Truck (SUT), and although details were sparse in the most-recent Hummer teaser video, the teaser does provide some tantalizing hints as to what the new all-electric pickup will offer. Now, we’re taking a closer look at some of the pickup’s exterior features, including the tow hooks, lights, and more.
Let’s start with the tow hooks. With General Motors claiming that the vehicle offers “incredible” off-road capability, it makes sense that the GMC Hummer SUT would be decked-out in all manner of off-roader gear – including a set of tow hooks. And that’s exactly what we see in the teaser video, with two prominent U-shaped tow hooks mounted in the front fascia. The hooks are located low in the bumper, and appear to hang just above a set of skid plates. The tow hooks in the teaser are finished in silver, but we’d imagine the final production vehicle to offer several different colors, with black being the obvious standard color, per previous teasers.
The new teaser also gives us another look at the GMC Hummer SUT’s lighting. We’ve seen the vehicle’s lights previously in a front fascia teaser that shows the headlamps illuminated with bright LED elements arranged in thin strips left and right, sandwiching what appears to be a light-up grille section with the Hummer logo emblazoned across it (see below).
The new teaser shows the same lighting elements as they are when turned off, as well as what appears to be fog lights mounted lower in the bumper.
Previous GMC Hummer EV teaser
Next, the GMC Hummer EV’s all-electric powertrain design will provide plenty of room inside the vehicle for storage. Indeed, without a big ICE-powered engine up front, the new EV will offer additional storage space with a front-mounted trunk instead. This front-trunk, or “frunk” as it’s more popularly known, looks big enough to fit several suitcases, and will expand the vehicle’s available cargo room considerably.
Then we have the wheels, which come with broad spokes and a polished finish that’s highly reminiscent of past Hummer wheel designs. The wheels are wrapped in chunky tires that should help to underline the vehicle’s off-roader aspirations.
Finally, unlike the GMC Hummer SUV, the SUT model’s spare tire is nowhere to be found, at least not in the teaser images released thus far. While the SUV model shows a spare attached to the rear hatch, the SUT could mount the spare under the bed.
Check out our previous coverage of the of the GMC Hummer’s dimensions, its integrated cab and bed setup, and the new crab mode for more info on this exciting new all-electric pickup.
The GMC Hummer EV SUT was previously scheduled to debut in May, but was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The model’s reveal has been rescheduled for the fall, with production commencing in 2021 at the GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Michigan. The new Hummer will ride on the GM BT1 platform.
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What is important to most people is the bottom line, if the upcoming GMC Hummer is priced similar to that of Cadillac’s Lyriq EV at almost $200K while Tesla’s Cybertruck is only $40K, the GMC Hummer like the Lyriq will most likely have very limited success.
It’s a GMC, can’t imagine it will be out of reach to a GMC owner of a current high end Denali. Wish they just reveal these EV’s they have up there sleeve. It might help with stock holders
Exactly, certainly not an impressive way to bring back a discontinued Name Plate with a 6 figure price tag, unless their expecting for it to be an exclusive for the rich like the Original Hummvee was.
For the 100000th time, the lyriq isn’t $200k.
Dude you copy and paste the same thing on every EV article, with the wrong info about the Lyriq, perhaps you should learn how to analyze English before you post
Kirt this is just the local know nothing.
GM already announced prices around $50 for a base model to $80 for the 1,000 hp model on the Hummer. The Lyriq is expected $60 to $80k range.
The Hummer was claimed to start in the 40’s but they never build base models as they are gutted. The truck loaded up will be closer to $80 k.
C8.R,
You’re right about the village idiot up there and his inability to figure out that the Lyriq is NOT $200k…but when did GM announce Hummer EV pricing? Do you have a link to that? I thought they never touched on it!
They didn’t announce the price. Most sites are guessing around $70k, and as a halo product, that makes sense.
Anyone notice the large front storage compartment. if no battery cooling takes up the space it may have some large locked storage.
I was thinking that this might be the area where the spare tire would go for the SUT edition. Placing it underneath the truck would be unfeasible due to how large the motors in the truck will be and the short overhang in the rear.
The frunk? That’s where the roof panels store, and when they’re reinstalled, it’ll be a MASSIVE storage compartment.
Anyone note the large possible storage in the front?
I have faith in GM they will do really well with the lyriq and hummer. Plus the hummer rides on the same platform as the Silverado and suburban the T1 platform also Yukon and escalade and the HD Trucks
Not very aero dynamic, but neither is is the Nikola . SUVS seem to be best use case for EVs as they don’t tow all that much and have plenty of space for batteries. I prefer electric assist. Would love a diesel electric or even a fuel cell.
Can it get an updated version of the midgate like the Avalanche/Ext had?
The article starts off by talking about tow hooks, but doesn’t give any explanation as to what the tow hooks with the used for so the question is can you Flat Tow hummer SUV EV