Here's our best look yet at how the GMC Hummer EV looks next to the Rivian R1T pickup.
Size Comparison: GMC Hummer EV vs. Rivian R1T
Rivian R1T (Adventure - CR, BM, 21", Ordered 10/5/2021, Delivered 6/24/2022), Suburban 2500, VW ID.4
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They are closer in size than most people think. The Hummer is wider, but other dimensions are much closer.
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Likewise with the F-150. Same height but its width seems to sit just under the Hummer.
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I'd love to see a head-on view.
Honestly, there are features with the Hummer that make we wonder if it'll be the better vehicle to actually live with, on a daily basis (CarPlay, better phone integration, physical buttons -- especially screen brightness, for example). The size is what scares me most about it, however.
Honestly, there are features with the Hummer that make we wonder if it'll be the better vehicle to actually live with, on a daily basis (CarPlay, better phone integration, physical buttons -- especially screen brightness, for example). The size is what scares me most about it, however.
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glad i have a deposit on. the hummer
When it comes to living with a vehicle, I'm most concerned about GM and Ford's choice of prismatic batteries over cells. Tesla has hundreds of thousands of cars on the road with cells. The Bolt fires show how tricky thermal management is with prismatic cells. It's a critical corner that legacy automakers may be cutting for their own economics.
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Keep in mind that the Rivian is parked with its suspension raised, and the perspective here is again off (since the shot is taken with the Rivian being closer to the foreground). The Rivian is going to have a smaller "feel" comparatively based on overall dims, adjustable ride height, wheel sizes and the width of the vehicle. A better perspective would be from the center, right between the two vehicles if you want a more accurate comparison. If you are using the truck as a daily driver, the Rivian will be much more parking lot friendly (for example) and have a much better ride quality based on suspension characteristics alone (not to mention lowered stance for HWY driving)
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I love the Hummer. The only reason I likely won't buy it is because of how wide it is. Just not practical for my use and daily driving needs. That's where the Rivian hit the nail on the head. The F-150, for the same reason as the Hummer being too wide, is too long for my daily use. The Rivian fits. My only problem will be, if GMC sends me a notice to place my order and I still haven't heard from Rivian with some type of a delivery estimate, I may not be able to resist. I've wanted an EV truck for so darn long, can't take the wait anymore. Might be, who can put one in my driveway first wins. All three are great offerings. The Rivian is the perfect Goldilocks Truck, but, despite being first to market, being a new company still figuring out how to mass produce means that Ford & GM will likely have 20,000 Trucks in driveways before Rivian does.
There will be only 1200 of the Edition 1 Hummers made during 2022 according to an interview with the GMC CEO. Rivian should have no problem surpassing that total by a huge margin in 2022. That is unless RJ Scaringe and his manufacturing team are far more incompetent than we can imagine.
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I am in a similar situation. I have three vehicles ordered: Ford Maverick (non-EV), Rivian R1T and the Hummer Pickup. No idea when either of them will be delivered 🙄
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Welcome to the forum. Smart strategy with how long and uncertain things are currently.
Did you consider the F-150 Lightning as well?
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I did only after I ordered those three. Was in the market for a mid-size though but of course the Hummer is not in that category but oh well!
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The Hummer is hard to pass up on. Are you at least going to put its crazy towing cap tow work if you end up owning one?
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Absolutely not. Don’t tow much at all.
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Since the rear wheels do turn as well, it should feel smaller than it actually is on city streets.
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Reviews have shown it has a very small turning radius, relative to large vehicles.
At least according to Doug DeMuro, the Hummer rides very nicely thanks to its air suspension. He didn't state specifically how it compares to the Rivian. He only stated that it's the best riding truck he's ever driven, which was after he reviewed the Rivian. I had the pleasure of briefly driving the Rivian, it has a great ride with its air suspension. I think both will be competitive to each other in terms of ride quality. This is where the Ford could fall behind. After having lived with a Tesla Model 3 versus the Raven Tesla Model S's air suspension, I've committed that I'll never own a traditional springed vehicle again. Night and day difference. Plus, the luxury of adjustable ride heights is great. The Ford will lack that option as well.
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Interesting. Can't wait to find out the actual numbers and to test it out in challenging situations.
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