GMC has introduced two Hummer concepts, a truck and an SUV, focusing on sustainability and reconfigurability. These vehicles incorporate new technologies and materials, going beyond traditional recycling and aftermarket parts. The Hummer X, in particular, utilizes “mono-materials” that replace adhesives with snap fits and mechanical fasteners, allowing for easy disassembly and recycling. This design aligns with GMC’s vision of a circular economy, where parts can be swapped, shared, and recirculated within a community.
The production of the Hummer X involves a process called Flex Fab, a form of 3D printing with metal, enabling the creation of multiple designs for quick, on-demand part production. This technique contributed to 57 percent of both vehicles and allowed for unique design features such as a flat-top design with rounded edges, laser-welded seams, and visible bolts. The Hummer X is also equipped for off-road capabilities, featuring Multimatic shocks, underbody protection, removable fenders, and beadlock wheels with Goodyear rubber. The SUV variant boasts 37-inch tires, while the truck has 35-inch ones.
In terms of size, the Hummer X SUV is smaller than the Hummer EV SUV but offers more ground clearance. The trucks are similarly sized, with the Hummer X truck being slightly shorter and less tall than the Hummer EV. Inside, the Hummer X presents a radical design shift with “stackable displays” that allow drivers to customize their cabin environment, featuring seven screens along the dashboard. Unveiled to mark the opening of a new design studio in Pasadena, California, the Hummer X was developed through collaboration among GM Advanced Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and the new studio. Although there are no plans to produce the Hummer X, some of its innovative ideas may influence future GMC vehicles.
