Overview & Reviews

Few vehicles are as instantly recognizable as a Hummer SUV. Unapologetically boxy and impossibly wide, these rugged vehicles were originally built for military use, and it shows. For Hummer aficionados, the fact that these mammoth rock-crawlers are tank-like both in appearance and nature is a selling point, not a flaw. Go to a Hummer dealer and all you'll see are SUVs. There is no such thing as a Hummer car, at least not yet.

The Hummer brand can actually trace its roots back to another military icon -- the Jeep. Designed by the Willys-Overland company in the 1940s, the Jeep became so popular that when Henry J. Kaiser purchased the Willys-Overland company in 1953, the name was changed to Kaiser-Jeep. In 1970, American Motors bought Kaiser-Jeep and renamed it the Jeep Corporation. At that point, Jeep was producing vehicles through two divisions: the Commercial Products division in Toledo, Ohio, and the Government Products division in South Bend, Indiana.

A year later, the Government Products division was spun off as a wholly owned subsidiary known as AM General. In the early 1980s, the company, now owned by the LTV Corporation, designed a vehicle to compete for a contract offered by the U.S. Army. Called the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, or Humvee, as it came to be known), it was designed to serve as the military's main light tactical vehicle. AM General won a 1983 production contract (the first of many with the U.S. Army) that required the delivery of 55,000 vehicles over a five-year period.

AM General's Humvees distinguished themselves in active duty during the Persian Gulf War in the early '90s. The vehicle's wartime prowess garnered a great deal of positive publicity, and not just within military circles. As a result, AM General (now under the ownership of the Renco Group) decided to introduce a civilian version of the Humvee, dubbed the Hummer, in 1992. In 1999, General Motors bought the rights to the Hummer brand name and became responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of future Hummer SUVs.

The original Hummer, called the H1, was sold for a few years as the brand's flagship vehicle. Production ended after 2006, but Hummer has been expanding its vehicle lineup to include vehicles that still possess the Hummer bravado but with more civilized road manners.

User Reviews:

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  get a hummer - 2004 Hummer H2
  By whatever23 - April 1 - 10:00 am

  Just get one they are awsome I got one and I am so happy with it.

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  its da bomb - 2003 Hummer H2
  By Holla - March 30 - 2:00 am

  i like it. the hummer is a beauty and i enjoy driving it.

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  HEAD TURNER - 2003 Hummer H2
  By MUHLBACH - March 23 - 2:00 am

  ALTHOUGH THE GAS MILEAGE IS SIMILAR TO MY EXCURSION I AM A NUT FOR A FINE RIDE. THIS VEHICLE IS A THRILL. I AM ALSO EXPECTING MY FIRST SPEEDING TICKET ANY DAY NOW. OUR FAMILY LOVES THE HUMMER H-2.

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  Nothing compares to you - 2003 Hummer H2
  By Glicker - March 20 - 2:00 am

  I have owned 6 SUVs over the last 15 years and this Hummer is the best ever. I bought one of the first Hummers in PA and heads still turn when I drive it. It rides better than my Range Rover,Is more comfortable than my 2001 Suburban and out-handles the M320 my wife owns. At 75 mph down the highway it drives like a lux. coupe I will never drive a different vehicle in the PA mountains.

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  Hummer w/ adventure PKG/auto - 2006 Hummer H3
  By Tommie - March 18 - 2:53 am

  After riding and owning several SUV ,This Hummer is an eye catcher, Ride is kinda harsh , Dont know because of the stiffer suspension in the Adventure pkg. But all round its a good package. Could use a bigger engine,foot room at the gas and brake pedals could be wider. This is a nice vehicle but had owned and driven better. use caution when backing limited view

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  H2 an awesome vehicle - 2003 Hummer H2
  By stogyboy - March 17 - 2:00 am

  Best car I have ever owned. good ride and fun.

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  Hummer Talk - 2003 Hummer H2
  By SoCalHummer - March 15 - 2:00 am

  Love driving this vehicle. Simular creature comforts to the Cadillac Escalade however, some creature comforts have been lost that are small but needed like a place to hang your jacket or load from the cleaners since there are no hooks anywhere and the center console is small inside and not functional such as light or plug in or tissue holder, no light in glove box.....little things My only other item is the acceleration is poor along with mileage. this thing need an additional 100 horsepower from the factory.

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  Fine Machine - 2003 Hummer H2
  By ottojag1 - March 11 - 2:00 am

  Purchased this vehicle after owning 2 2001 Suburbans. Drove in complete comfort from WI to FL. (27 hours straight) Averaged about 12 mpg or about four hours between gas stops. Seating was very comfortable but the storage, even with rear tire mounted on the back of vehicle, was slight. Could use more enclosed storage compartments similar to those on the Suburban. Overall it is easy to park and very capable of everyday use.

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  Love it for what it is - 2006 Hummer H3
  By Mark Phillips - March 9 - 6:56 am

  We absolutely love our hummer, we got both the luxury package as well as the adventure package and this vechicle off-roading is unbelievable. However it truly struggles in the mountains of Nevada towing our boat which weighs a total of 3700lb (boat & trailer) it definitely needs a bigger engine. Overall we love it and have had alot of looks and questions regarding it. We will definitely be looking at the 2008 with the bigger engines for a trade in, but for now we are enjoying it and having alot of fun with it !!

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  H2Oh yea!!!!!!!!! - 2003 Hummer H2
  By HUMMERNUT - March 9 - 2:00 am

  Nicest, most eye-catching car Ive ever owned. A joy to drive both on-road and off. The ride quality is as good as my wifes Toyota Sequoia. The gas milage is about 13MPG, but you dont own one if gas prices are an issue!