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The GMC Hummer EV SUV Makes The Land Rover Defender Look Underwhelming

The GMC Hummer EV SUV hits the streets with a commanding presence and stance, very much looking for part of GM’s cutting-edge off-roader vehicle. Indeed, this thing definitely has what it takes to turn heads, even overshadowing other off-roader vehicles like the Land Rover Defender. In fact, we’d go so far as to say that the GMC Hummer EV SUV makes the Land Rover Defender look downright underwhelming.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV parked next to the Land Rover Defender.

GM Authority recently spotted an example of the GMC Hummer EV SUV parked next to a Land Rover Defender 110 out in public, giving us a side-by-side comparison of the two vehicles. Funny enough, the GMC Hummer EV SUV makes the Land Rover Defender look small and narrow, even though the latter really isn’t a small vehicle at all. For the sake of comparison, the Land Rover Defender 110 is 77.4 inches tall, 187.3 inches long, 82.9 inches wide, and has a wheelbase of 119 inches. Meanwhile, the GMC Hummer EV SUV is 80.9 inches tall, 196.8 inches long, 86.5 inches wide, has a wheelbase of 126.7 inches.

Granted, the GMC Hummer EV SUV is definitely the larger vehicle. However, the EV’s proportions and styling seem to exaggerate this fact, with wide, horizontally oriented lighting elements up front, big, boxy fenders, and massive running gear all contributing to the Hummer’s imposing curb presence.

As for the specs, the Land Rover Defender is available with several engine options, including a turbocharged 2.0L inline four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 296 horsepower, as well as a electrically boosted 3.0 L inline six-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine producing 395 hp. Additional performance can be had with a supercharged V8 engine producing 518 horsepower.

Meanwhile, the GMC Hummer EV SUV offers multiple all-electric powertrains, including both two-motor and three-motor setups. Output ranges between 625 horsepower and 830 horsepower. Under the skin, the GMC Hummer EV rides on the GM BT1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. Notice there is no place to charger in public lot.

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    1. Notice there is no gas station in a public parking lot either? The Hummer has a 300+ mile range. I’m sure it can make it out of the parking lot.

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  2. yes its charge all really. thank you.

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  3. I wouldn’t buy either but an interesting thought—if the Hummer gets its max mileage from a charge (300, which is doubtful) it costs $63.00 to re-charge at the public chargers where I live. My 1500 diesel crew cab, for $4.00 more based on local diesel prices, will go 600+ miles. Can’ see where I would get any benefit from the Hummer.

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    1. A few examples when it comes to benefits from a maintenance standpoint, No Oil Changes or constant top off of DEF, No Engine Air Filter Replacements, No Draining of Transmission Fluids despite the fact that most units are now Self Contained and no Serpentine Belts to monitor for wear, those are some benefits that a Hummer EV owner can enjoy.

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    2. Hmmm- just curious where you’re getting diesel fuel for $3.05 per gallon? I live in San Diego area and right now can get diesel for about $4.40 per gallon, and just traveled to Arizona and Utah where diesel is 20- .50c per gallon higher.
      With my ’23 Silverado, I get 24- 28 MPG but I still would like to get diesel fuel for less $.
      BTW, I will never own an electric either!

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      1. The Hummer has a 212 kWh battery. At current electric rates here, it would cost me about $22.00 to fully charge at home. A public charger would cost about 2-3 times that amount. If I could actually get 300 miles, and I was not using a public charger, I would spend $44.00 to go the first 300 miles and $50-$60 for the next 300. I would have to stop at least once, likely twice. My 1500, at current diesel prices here, would cost, about $65.00 for the same trip, but I could actually do it without stopping. As I said before, if you feel that the EV is the panacea, please own one. Just stop trying to force me into the same boat.

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      2. We have two stations here that fight it out with each other. Keeps the price between $3.00 and $3.30 most days. It’s around $3.25 the rest of the stations around town. If I’m careful with my 1500, Imcan get just over 30 mph but really have to baby it. Normally around 29.

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    3. The difference is you’ll always have to go to the gas station to fill your 1500 diesel crew cab, whereas the Hummer can be charged at home at a fraction of the price most of the time.

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      1. OK, ‘theflew’ and while I’m towing my 30 foot travel trailer and I’ve gone 120 miles and down to 20% charge, how do I get home to recharge so I can restart my 5000 mile trip?
        Unlike most people who have a truck to grocery shop and drive to the park on Sunday, I use my truck as a truck. It would take me twice as long to drive to my destination 2500 miles away and would be so expensive and frustrating that I’d probably become a you-type person and never get to enjoy my life.
        Sorry, I’m not trying to pick on or belittle you or anyone else, but maybe if anyone just travels in a 300-400 mile loop, maybe a smaller electric vehicle would be better.
        A truck is meant to be used as a truck. Stop grocery shopping with it.

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      2. Well, maybe so, but as another poster said, you can’t expect an EV truck to perform the same as an ICE truck. In addition, nobody seems to want to talk about the elephant in the room, fire. As a firefighter, I have already seen 4 EV’s ignite inside garages. In case you don’t know, lithium reacts negatively to water. An ICE fire in a garage will do some damage but can normally be extinguished with 500:gallons of water or less. A fire involving a EV is much worse. Most foams are not helpful so it takes upwards of 10 times the amount of water to even begin to put out a lithium fire. If EV’s are your thing, more power to you. I will never own one, no matter how much the current government tries to force me to buy one. My truck is a work vehicle and I spend over 150 nights on the road in rural areas each year. The chargers that are available are few and far between and there is always a waiting line. My days are long enough already.

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  4. Tired of all the comments how ICE is far better than EV’s. ICE will be around a long time since an all EV country will be a long way off. As of now the manufacturers need the cash flow coming in for the billions of dollars invests, therefore they will say anything to make it happen. There is a place for EV’s and it has many benefits over ICE and one day, not in my life time, it will be all EV’s. One day electrics may outdistance gas powered. For gas, just add a larger tank, for electrics, larger batteries with more density.

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  5. Land rovers are not impressive.

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    1. Take a new Range Rover or Range Rover sport for a drive and you might change your mind! Easier to find a Defender or Range Rover to buy than a Hummer at the moment.

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  6. Ah yes. There is it. Getting the Hummer is all about the “look at me” and “mine is bigger”. Lame.

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  7. I’m curious to know how the Hummer and the Land Rover Defender compare price-wise.

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  8. I find it odd that this article is focused on GM trumpeting itself over the Jeep Land Rover is DYING. Let’s dive deeper and look at what is really going in the market. Look at both the respective production numbers and revenues of these brands. For JLR sales year over year from 2022 were down -35%. The number of dealerships is being reduced drastically as they transition into a niche player that wishes to compete with Bentley at the high end. Is that the market that GM is aiming their heavy $100,000 Hummer SUV? Jeep Land Rover will be non-factors in terms of both production and sales in the markets that count. They will be dead in China very soon, the largest global car market. And they are dying in Europe and North America. Is this the market that GM is looking to complete in? Then take a look at the Tesla Model Y, now starting at $49,990 before fees and incentives. Moreover, their website claims that the Model Y could be eligible for a $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax incentive in some states. If the credit were to be applied, the Model Y’s starting price would be closer to $42,290. The average new mainstream small electric SUV ranges between $40,000-$45,000. If I were a consumer looking for an SUV, which by the way is one of the fastest growing segments, being produced in numbers that dwarf GM’s measly output, what vehicle would you buy? I’m thinking that its not JLR, nor the Hummer. Am I missing something?

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  9. Range schmange! This new electric Hummer is about being the biggest, baddest M******F***** on 4 wheels! It’s about making a statement, folks! From the company that brought you the Cadillac Eldorado & Chevy Corvette – as well as the original 8 mpg Hummer; Presenting the NEW ELECTRIC HUMMER! One can argue diesel fill ups vs. charging at a public station costs until Harley Earl returns from styling heaven. Does anyone REALLY think that the prospects for this parade float really care?
    C’mon boys! Get with the program . . . This is about Amurrican excess!

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    1. Hummer is jacked up, defenders air bags are low, fake news

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