Today’s 2026 GMC Hummer is indeed very different from the one that everyone, including Arnold Schwartznegger, was trying to drive some 20-odd years ago.

Way back when, the H1 and H2 were the hottest monster trucks to ring in the new century.

People loved them, even if they could not afford them and they were terrible on gas (averaging 10-14 mpg).  And, as with many big shiny toys, there was not a whole lot of upside after the first few months of ownership.

That said, there is a lot to like about the new 2026 Hummer:

For starters, it is now an EV (all electric).

The range can go as high as 400 miles on a single charge, which is truly some of the best mileage in the business. This is on top of the 800-1,100 horsepower you can get (depending on configuration) from this Beast of Burden.

4-Wheel Drive is standard. You can get the 2026 Hummer as either a Hugh Jass SUV or a pickup.  And 0-60 in less than 3 seconds is the standard, though I personally did not try doing that; once you get this beast going, it truly does not stop easily.

This Hummer also has the impressive ‘Crab Walk’ feature, which allows all four wheels to turn in unison so that you can park and move easily – like a crab. It is a very nice feature, especially in tight spaces.

Que Mas?

Bose Sound System. Hands-free driving. Cameras galore (trust me, you will need them).

And Google everything, which means (sadly) that GMC has decided not to install Apple Car Play or Android Auto in favor of a Google proprietary system.

That does not sit well with me since so many of us already know and use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and now GMC wants us to learn another technology, after we have shelled out more than $100K US….

Oh yeah, forgot to mention: Prices for the Hummer start at over $100K.

There are two trims, 2X and 3X, for both truck and SUV. The one I tested was the 3X Pickup (seen here) which retailed for over $104K US, and after you added on the cool black paint and dealer destination charges, we are looking at $132K.

This is one of those new EVs where there is no start/stop button. What you have to do is get in, strap in, step on the brake and the Hummer will ‘sense’ that it is ready to go – and then you can go.  When you are ready to exit, you do the opposite: put the Hummer in Park, take your foot off the brake – and then the car automatically shuts off, and you can exit the vehicle.

Personally, I don’t like a vehicle, or anything, doing my thinking for me.  I don’t mind a little help, but I like doing my own thinking.

I will admit, I have a mixed verdict on the 2026 Hummer. No doubt, it is impressive.  This Hummer is still a tank that makes an entrance, and now that it’s all electric, whereby having to pay over $100 a pop at the pump is no longer necessary.

But even as an occasional vehicle, I’m just not sure how the most enthusiastic fan would justify the cost.  This is an expensive toy that takes up a lot of room, and like most toys, probably loses your interest after a few play dates.

Again, something for your consideration.  Would I buy one?  I am having a tough time paying $7.50/lb. for ground beef where I live.  My husband has duly noted that frozen seafood is now cheaper than beef.  How’s that for living in a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world, Lola?

 Right now is indeed a crazy time in the world.  Finding sanity is like trying to find lost episodes of I Love Lucy.  Rest assured, we here at Gaywheels.com will do all we can to help.

And if you have any ideas for how we can keep our sanity, please share.  Sharing is Caring.

That is how we as LGT2SBQIA+++ have survived this long as a species.

Pride month was proof of that.