Test-Driving The 2025 Hummer EV X Pickup

It’s the Hummer we always needed, but didn’t know we needed. While a bundle at $127,000 and change, it may be worth your while if the word “Hummer” floats your boat as much as it did during the 2002 Hummer H1 “9 miles to the gallon” days. It did mine.

Improved battery tech has extended the driving range to an estimated 367 miles – that’s phenomenal, these days. There’s also upgraded software for the infotainment system, and some new color options.

It looks less angry that Hummers of the past, mostly due to its “electric-flavored” front end. No bratty-looking grille is necessary, but they manage to finish it off with some attitude. Clearance is considerable, so you ride high, and distinctive LED lighting about the body looks sharp. An optional Extreme Off-Road Package includes specialized off-road tires.

It will seat five passengers of moderate length thanks to its comfortable, premium materials. The infotainment screen is huge, and you can customize the interior ambient lighting to your liking. The removable panoramic sunroof covers remained in position on the overhaul due to the -3 degrees that the overhaul was, but next summer will be a stylish ride without the overhaul. Storage is sufficient and the unit comes with garage compartments and a spacious shipping area.

The vehicle features a tri-motor setup with up to 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb-ft of torque, accelerating from 0-60 mph in approximately 3 seconds, with a GM-estimated range of up to 367 miles on a full charge. It’s compatible with the majority of fast-charging infrastructure.

Close-up of the passenger wheel of the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV SUV with 18-inch black aluminum wheels with machined accents and Goodyear Wrangler Territory Mud Terrain tires.

It couldn’t be more electric from the start.

The regenerative braking alone, when you get used to it, is like a masterstroke. I tapped the brakes lightly once I figured it out, and then the vehicle was mine: hands and feet hooked to the curb, and what a thrill to crawl. , get in and drive.

You think you won’t be able to see through the small elongated windshield when you first get in, but visibility is good and you have 3 wipers to remind you to be a little silly. Because Hummers are dumb unless you’re fighting and everyone knows it. You buy a Hummer because things are going great and you need to have fun.

2025 Hummer EVX

The above impression comes from only 4 miles of driving, a snowstorm so severe that the vehicle was covered in dust and mud from the start. Stepping aboard was like stepping into a post-apocalyptic tank. When things calmed down, I washed myself tenderly. I put the undercarriage on the vehicle, polished it and we drove like it was clean. I can’t stand having a dirty car. I didn’t drive the vehicle off the road because there was nowhere else to do it.

The most exciting thing overall was the instant speed when walking on it and the maneuverability during short maneuvers. When you actually use the brake pedal, you have to use a lot of muscle. I also found it to be smart for city breaks despite its bulk.

Rear shot of 2024 GMC HUMMER EV SUV with open swing-gate in grassy off-road location. With the rear … [+] seats folded down, the HUMMER EV SUV features 81.8 cubic feet of cargo space.

CrabWalk™ mode allows diagonal driving, while Extract Mode lifts the vehicle approximately 6 inches for challenging terrains. Here’s a more detailed explanation:

Extraction method

When activated, the vehicle’s ride height increases by six inches, courtesy of the Air Ride Adaptive suspension system. This extra clearance helps drivers power through rocks, ruts, and steep inclines with challenging breakover angles.

UltraVision

The UltraVision generation offers 18 camera perspectives for the truck and 17 for the SUV, giving drivers a complete view of their surroundings, inside and under the vehicle. UltraVision also makes it less difficult to navigate tight parking spaces and off-road trails, with two underbody cameras that allow drivers to monitor wheel slip and tire location from the driver’s seat.

Your light fixtures, when turned off, are so bright that other people coming from the opposite direction blink and turn off theirs, thinking you are blinding them on purpose. No boss, it’s the truck, sorry. Plus, it’s worth unlocking a truck like this (exorbitantly) when you use the remote control. This is not the case.

Safety features include airbags, stability control and traction control. Advanced features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. So far, the 2025 Hummer EV 3X pickup truck has not been rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

3 years or 36,000 miles to start. The powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles. The warranty on electrical parts covers 8 years or 100,000 miles. Roadside assistance covers five years or 60,000 miles.

Conclusion: It’s really a big penny, but it’s very big without the gas-like guilt.

Addendum: On the last night of the test, in 12 degree weather, the heating didn’t work properly, so I drove 40 miles to somewhere and 40 miles back with the steering wheel warmed, the seats warmed, and my nose frozen and my jeans and feet icy. The verification vehicle is a “prototype,” so minor imperfections can be expected, but getting hot in the middle of winter in a $127,000 vehicle is a pretty destructive offense.

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