2000 Hummer - The World's Most Intimidating 4x4
The first civilian Hummer was delivered in 1992 after years of service to the U.S. military as AM General's 'HUMVEE' multi-purpose vehicle. Made famous from its involvement in the gulf war, the Hummer started its civilian duty with the respect and honor of a decorated four star general.
This war torn soldier has never totally fit in with the working population of trucks and sport utilities. Since its inception it has marched to the beat of its own drummer - over, around and through just about anything that dared get into its intimidating path.
"Originally, the Hummer was designed in 1979 to fit a set of military specs," comments Bill Thompson, AM General's director of fleet sales and commercial services. "Since we introduced the civilian version in 1992, each year we've worked to improve the creature comforts of the truck without compromising its off-road capabilities."
Now the other general, that is General Motors rather than AM General, has acquired the exclusive ownership of the Hummer brand name. With the right to retail the Hummer utilities and pickups in the hands of one of the largest car companies in the world, we just might see the old warhorse marching in unison. Will this union water down Hummers effectiveness, let alone image, as the toughest, meanest off-road vehicle in the world? By the looks of the H2 concept, GM's influence will only strengthen the brand overall, reducing the cost of ownership and adding creature comforts while still maintaining its respected heritage.
The first civilian Hummer was delivered in 1992 after years of service to the U.S. military as AM General's 'HUMVEE' multi-purpose vehicle. Made famous from its involvement in the gulf war, the Hummer started its civilian duty with the respect and honor of a decorated four star general.
This war torn soldier has never totally fit in with the working population of trucks and sport utilities. Since its inception it has marched to the beat of its own drummer - over, around and through just about anything that dared get into its intimidating path.
"Originally, the Hummer was designed in 1979 to fit a set of military specs," comments Bill Thompson, AM General's director of fleet sales and commercial services. "Since we introduced the civilian version in 1992, each year we've worked to improve the creature comforts of the truck without compromising its off-road capabilities."
Now the other general, that is General Motors rather than AM General, has acquired the exclusive ownership of the Hummer brand name. With the right to retail the Hummer utilities and pickups in the hands of one of the largest car companies in the world, we just might see the old warhorse marching in unison. Will this union water down Hummers effectiveness, let alone image, as the toughest, meanest off-road vehicle in the world? By the looks of the H2 concept, GM's influence will only strengthen the brand overall, reducing the cost of ownership and adding creature comforts while still maintaining its respected heritage.