The Hummer H1 went out of production in
2006, but it helped to establish GM’s off-road brand and was a hit with
celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger. While the model has been gone for
more than a decade, it’s still celebrated and rare Alpha variants can easily
cost more than US$ 100,000.
With Hummer set to make a return, as an
electric GMC pickup, automotive designer Samir Sadikhov who has worked for the
likes of Lamborghini and Genesis, has envisioned what a modern H1 could look
like in the near future.
Since the model is an icon, Sadikhov
mostly updated the original design. Starting up front, there’s an evolutionary
seven slot grille which is flanked by round headlights with circular LED
daytime running lights. We can also see more modern turn signals and an
evolutionary clamshell hood.
Bigger changes occur further back as the
chunky side mirrors have been replaced by cameras. The sides of the vehicle
have been modernized, while also incorporating some classic styling cues such as
recessed windows. Furthermore, the smoother bodywork is broken up by recesses
beneath the doors and ribbing on the side skirts.
The renderings also depict a quad sunroof
and a removable rear hard top. The latter appears to feature angular side
windows which can be covered by an assortment of specially designed
accessories. In this case, we can see four jerry cans and what appears to be an
exterior storage compartment.
Since the model only exists in the digital
world, there’s no word on what would power it. However, given Hummer’s rebirth
as an electric vehicle sub-brand, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine it using the
same powertrain as the company’s upcoming pickup. This means it could have
electric motors and a combined output of 1,000 hp.
