Hummer SUV

Hummer was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992. In 1998, General Motors (GM) purchased the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the military Humvee, as well as the H2 and H3 models that were based on smaller, civilian-market GM platforms. The first vehicle in the Hummer range was the Hummer H1, based on the Humvee. Originally released in 1992, this vehicle was designed by American Motors' AM General subsidiary for the U.S. Military. The Hummer H2 was the second vehicle in the Hummer range. There were two variations: The H2 SUV and H2 SUT. The H3 & H3T truck were the smallest of the Hummer models and were based on the GMT355 platform shared with the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks.

AM General had planned to sell a civilian version of the Humvee as far back as the late 1980s. Having the same structure and most mechanical components, the civilian Hummers were finished in automotive gloss paint, adding passenger car enhancements such as air conditioning, sound insulation, upgraded upholstery, stereo systems, wood trim, and convenience packages. In 1992, AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee vehicle to the public under the brand name "Hummer".

Criticism of Hummers mirrors the criticism of SUVs in general, but to a higher degree. Hummers are significantly bigger than other SUV's; this can cause problems parking, driving and fitting in a garage. Their large size may also pose a serious threat to smaller vehicles. Crash data for Hummers is less complete than for other SUVs. As a Class 3 truck, the Hummer is exempt from many DOT safety regulations. Even compared to other heavy passenger vehicles, Hummers without the diesel engine options have very poor fuel economy.

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