The GMC Hummer EV came out to great acclaim this year. Acclaim that was less forthcoming for the Blazer, which wasn’t exactly the Bronco competitor the original one was. Enter the Boulder. The creation of one Ryan Schlotthauer, a Transportation Design student in Detroit, the Boulder is an electric off-roader designed to take on the likes of the Bronco and the two-door Wrangler.
The frunk is quite interesting, as it’s
covered with a green acrylic that acts as built-in sunglasses, according to
Schlotthauer, and allows the driver to look directly into it.
Despite being inspired by the competition
like the Bronco, the Boulder is actually quite small. “The vehicle is built for
two and maximizes storage in every-way with attachments,” said its creator.
“Boulder is built for escaping the everyday life and making GMC standout as a
premium off-road brand from its sister company Chevy.”
Indeed, the concept’s interior takes into
account the lack of a transmission tunnel. With lots of space next to and ahead
of the driver, the Boulder feels spacious despite its size. To our eye, the
Boulder’s boxy design also gives it a bit of a Suzuki Jimny vibe, suggesting it
might be small but it’s capable as well.
