what are hummers

Hummers are big, brash American off-roaders born from the military Humvee, later civilised (sort of) into the H1, H2 and H3 for public roads.

Think towering stance, chunky tyres and fuel economy that treats servos like frequent-flyer lounges.

The original H1 came via AM General; later H2/H3 were under GM, and the badge’s been reborn as the GMC Hummer EV—an electric sledgehammer with a conscience.

In Australia they’re mostly private imports or niche dealer stock, happier in wide-open spaces than CBD car parks.

Iconic, capable and gloriously excessive—like wearing steel-capped boots to a picnic.