Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle - Jalopnik Comments

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

squablow — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:44:30 EST

@FaaR: What car would you rather get hit by? As if getting hit by this and killed underneath it is better than getting hit by a low to the ground car and dying in the windshield?

"what if this thing runs over a baby carriage" could be said about any car.

A need for mudflaps is a valid point though.

squablow

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

MagnificentBastard — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:44:45 EST

@FaaR: Splater spree!

MagnificentBastard

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

ehlaren — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:41:13 EST

@FaaR: Not to sound prickish but the answers from most people who would buy that most likely fall along the lines of "I don't care."

ehlaren

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

fuchikoma — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:05:58 EST

@Mad_Science:
I know they're heavy, but it sounds like they're trying hard to lighten the HX, and I'm thinking along the lines of a "street version" Hummer for um... "soccer moms and rappers" not meaning it as an insult.

But a diesel would be great too if they could make a clean one. My problem is I love the look, but hate the specs on the existing ones.

fuchikoma

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

danio3834 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:33:46 EST

@TexanIdiot25: indeed. solid axle FTW!

danio3834

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Malmer — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:45:26 EST

Why do I get the feeling that every ordinary green jeep/buggy thing will get the "omg haloz" treatment from now on.

Malmer

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Mad_Science — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:31:26 EST

@fuchikoma: Problem is, they're so heavy that less engine really doesn't get you any better mileage. The H3 has an inline 5 good for like 220hp, but gets the same mileage as the V8.

I'll add my voice to the diesel choir. Whoever starts adding diesels to their light-duty offerings will get my vote. I'll take 200hp, 400lb-ft of torque (at 1600rpm) and 20mpg, please.

Mad_Science

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

fuchikoma — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:08:49 EST

I don't know if it would be breaking some fundamental rule of Hummers, but I would love about a 200hp, 2.5-3.0L inline 4 version that sips gas in comparison. Or better yet, a hybrid with nice torquey electric motors.

fuchikoma

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

gadgetfanatic — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:05:40 EST

@Cynopt: You have a valid point.

gadgetfanatic

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Hyman Decent — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:05:22 EST

@rmeehan17 ["I would be shocked if they didn't try to do some kind of tie-in with the Halo license."]: You would probably be more shocked to learn there was a Halo 3 contest that gave away a Halo 3-ified Pontiac G6 GXP.

Hyman Decent

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Dr. Spaceman, Esq. — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:50:15 EST

@xenti: No sniper rifle, no care.

Dr. Spaceman, Esq.

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

stevecmh — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:02:20 EST

i like it.. i hope they can pull off something like this..

but a dang DIESEL please,,,, COME ON

stevecmh

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

xenti — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:31:18 EST

No diesel, no sale.

xenti

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Dr.Danger, Hasta la victoria siempre! — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:14:45 EST

Once again, i have three words for you: Blood Gulch Jump

Dr.Danger, Hasta la victoria siempre!

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Euromobile — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:14:25 EST

@Mad_Science: COTD! Nice work sir.

I like this thing, I just hope they manage not to screw it up.

Euromobile

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Mad_Science — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:55:03 EST

Hummer,

I wanted to love you. But the crowd you hang out with and the way you dress makes me hate you. You had so much potential, but you threw it all away for the rappers and the lonely trophy wives.

Sure, you've shown some promise. You learned what a 4:1 transfer case was, and now this. You're so close, but with your terrible behavior, I'm not sure what to make of it. Will you come back to your ancestral heritage, where you belong, or will you continue down the path of gluttony and wickedness?

Mad_Science

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Mike the Dog — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:42:40 EST

Two days later, it's still Ucking Fugly.

Mike the Dog

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

cynopt — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:29:38 EST

Ethanol is in no way green, unless you're referring to the stalks the corn originally grew on.
Had to say it, my anus feels much better now.

cynopt

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Mike Spinelli — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:11:36 EST

@akashhhhh: Yes. Like the college graduation song.

Mike Spinelli

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Tomsk — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:11:01 EST

@Type3Notchback: Chupathingy!

Tomsk

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

rmeehan17 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:52:52 EST

I would be shocked if they didn't try to do some kind of tie-in with the Halo license. Don't underestimate the ammount of diehard geeks out there who would give their right arm and first born child to drive the warthog around in everyday life.

rmeehan17

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

N1GHTRA1N — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:47:33 EST

I like it, looks like it could be a winner. I drive a H3 Hummer and would look into something like this if they released it.

N1GHTRA1N

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

MeenFreem — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:41:40 EST

Red vs Blue is going to love this one :P

MeenFreem

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

gamble — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:34:44 EST

I kind of like it. And this comes from someone who hates Hummers. I can just imagine all of the upper middle-class high school students driving this thing to go pick up video games at Best Buy.

gamble

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

gadgetfanatic — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:17:06 EST

I think ms should include this as DLC for halo 3.

gadgetfanatic

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Da5idRicardo — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:01:46 EST

i generally hate the hummer (not the humvee of course), but I could get on board with this - biofuel please

Da5idRicardo

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

TexanIdiot25: A/C is for for wusses. Real men have T-Tops — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:56:50 EST

@danio3834: And solid axles front and rear, make that two Dana 60s please. Or atleast a 44 front and 60 rear.

TexanIdiot25: A/C is for for wusses. Real men have T-Tops

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

MagnificentBastard — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:56:07 EST

Where's my plasma pistol.....

MagnificentBastard

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

NovaloadMissesPolar — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:49:50 EST

The new Hummer Bummer.

NovaloadMissesPolar

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

McBrace — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:44:07 EST

And here now driving up the new Warthog HUMMER IS MASTER CHEIF!

McBrace

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

danio3834 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:39:21 EST

I think it would be a good idea for Hummer to go ahead and build a Wrangler type vehicle to compete directly with Jeep.

If they did it well with minimalist style, they could have a cult type vehicle, like Jeep does

danio3834

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

SLR999 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:38:08 EST

@Type3Notchback:
Quote of the day man!

SLR999

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

FaaR — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:38:01 EST

There are two things that concern me regarding this vehicle.

One is the excessively high front of the car... What happens if you hit a pedestrian, baby carriage, bicyclist etc in city traffic? The unfortunate victim will undoubtedly end up under the car and get squished/badly injured.

The second is what'll happen to anyone stuck behind this monstrous thing on the road in wet/snowy/slushy conditions. It's a good thing this is just a concept, because I don't think not having any rear fenders is legal in most civilized countries. ;)

I can't say this abomination appeals very much to me. It looks like an overgrown hog of a car that'll clog up our cities and create even more traffic jam than we already got, not to mention with its high weight and aerodynamics like that it'll probably guzzle fuel like a thirsty camel...

But that's alright, because it reminds us of a video game jeep! :-P

FaaR

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

amblito — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:35:19 EST

Is a red and black interior the in thing? The Ford Verve concept has one too.

amblito

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

vega480 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:34:09 EST

@ TYPE3NOTCHBACK - damn near fell outta my chair laughing at that.

vega480

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

Type3Notchback — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:30:22 EST

Warthog? Looks more like a puma to me.

Type3Notchback

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

oneswellfoop — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:28:59 EST

Are they going to price it in between the wrangler and the FJ? Or are they going to try and think that the hummer brand is worth something extra?

oneswellfoop

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

The-Simpsons-Rule!! — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:28:51 EST

This years theme at Detroit "Halo Wars" The Hummer HX and the Jeep Renegade....Oh its only two companies, nevermind

The-Simpsons-Rule!!

Detroit Auto Show: Hummer HX Concept, Would-Be Halo 3 Strike Vehicle

akashhhhh — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:20:47 EST

I'm guessing we meant "pomp and circumstance" there...

akashhhhh