STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE’RE HERE: HUMMER

Is there another vehicle that can claim it was brought to life by an actor who then became governor? We don’t think so! If you’re interested in the Hummer, keep reading as we at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC in Bentonville, Arkansas break down this vehicle’s journey from the front lines to the present as one of the most highly anticipated EVs on the market.

Hummer History

The Hummer began its journey in 1981 when it hit the front lines for the U.S. Army. The Hummer had to meet a high standard as a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV). In 1992, General Motors began selling this vehicle to the public and branded it, Hummer. Fast forward many years and the Hummer is now a massive electric vehicle (EV) pickup and SUV that has the most advanced technology, like its ability to crab walk. 

In the early ‘90s, Arnold Schwarzenegger was on the set of his latest movie, Kindergarten Cop. During one day of shooting, a pack of military Humvees drove by as part of a convoy. Schwarzenegger was impressed with the machine and needed one. After that, he contacted AM General, the manufacturers of the Humvee, and insisted that the automakers introduce a consumer version. In 1992 the Hummer drove its way to the consumer spotlight and it was a huge hit! Arnold Schwarzenegger was even the first owner of the new version, the Hummer H1.

After years of production and success, the Hummer was discontinued in 2010. Schwarzenegger decided he wanted an electric version of the Hummer in 2017 so he converted a gas Hummer into an electric Hummer. At that time, fuel prices were super high and it seemed the automotive industry was starting to make a shift towards electric vehicles. Schwarzenegger wanted an eco-friendly clean energy vehicle and that is exactly what we got. 

The Hummer is now back! 

The GMC Hummer EV lineup was first introduced in October 2020 and it was made available in 2022. This lineup includes a Hummer EV pickup truck and a Hummer EV SUV. The new Hummer is even more capable than the gas-guzzling version from previous years. We expect Arnold Schwarzenegger to be one of the first owners of the Hummer EV as well!

Learn about the Hummer EV

Today the Hummer EV has power, capability and a sweet interior, whether you choose to get the Hummer EV as a pickup truck or an SUV. It made a big splash at the 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, to say the least. The GMC Hummer EV has three electric motors that can produce as much as 1,000 horsepower and can go from 0-60 mph in around three seconds.

The interior is extremely luxurious and high-class. The Hummer EVs come equipped with everything from a touchscreen display to a Bose audio system. It has an Infinity Roof that consists of removable panels to give you a view of the sky right from your seat.. Whether you want to be fully enclosed in your Hummer or remove the top panels to hear the sounds of the outdoors and the three roaring electric motors, this machine can be whatever you want it to be.

One of the highlights of the Hummer EV is UltraVision. It offers 18 camera views on the pickup and 17 on the SUV with included HD surround vision. There are even waterproof forward and rear-facing cameras underneath the vehicle so you can traverse the rough terrain easier with no hidden surprises. Another great highlight is the Crab Walk. The Crab Walk is where the four-wheel steering allows the rear wheels to turn up to 10 degrees in or out of phase with the front wheels. This lets the rear wheels swivel in the opposite direction at low speeds so the Hummer can make tighter turns. 

At McLarty Daniel, we have complete dedication to you, our customers. We are a premier car dealership located in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas but we also serve the surrounding areas such as Centerton, Bella Vista, Rogers, Fayetteville, Pea Ridge, Eureka Springs, Springdale and Siloam Springs. Pick any of our fantastic staff and give us a shout. We’ll be happy to serve you!

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