Hummer is an exclusive production from General Motors and is known worldwide for its extraordinary performance. It was originally produced for the US Army. The production of Hummer started in the early 1990s, but General Motors wrapped up production from June, 2009, after its failure to sell the iconic brand to a Chinese firm. [break]
“Hummer is no longer in production. The cars that come here are from the stock remaining with the manufacturer,” said Prabal Saakha, the managing director of Saakha & Universal Automobile Pvt Ltd. Saakha is hopeful of getting at least 10 units of Hummer before the stock depletes.
Hummer H3, the smallest model from the Hummer stable, has 3.7 liter petrol engine with the power of 180 kw and torque of 328Nm. The SUV is available with the choice of 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission.
The other exclusive features of Hummer H3 are single wheel, full speed traction control; cruise control; four channel anti-lock braking system; fog lamps; dual halogen headlamps with auto lamp control; three power outlets; and leather seating surfaces.
Hummer has also taken utmost care for the safety of their customers with safety features like dual front airbags with passenger sensing system, roof rail airbags with roll over sensor, child safety seat lower anchors and tethers for children, keyless entry with remote panic button, theft-lock and battery rundown protection, among others.
“If fresh manufacturing of Hummer begins again, we´ll try our level best to get the dealership of the brand for which we´ll have to prove that we can sell it properly,” added Saakha.
The company has already sold a Hummer H3, while two more units are on their way to Kathmandu.
“If anyone searches for sophistication in Hummer, they´re looking for a wrong vehicle. Hummer has specialized in performance and everyone says that Hummer goes as far as your guts,” Saakha said.
Hummer has very limited market in Nepal as it is one of the high range vehicles that are available here. It is neither an economic vehicle, nor a perfect ride for the populated roads of Kathmandu. Parking spaces can be a real problem to Hummer owners.
Due to the heavy weight that Hummer has, the emergency braking is not very efficient like in other vehicles.
“This vehicle is for the passionate users who are ready to buy it at the cost of anything. It´s an identity which has an iconic value,” explained Saakha.
The price of the vehicle will depend upon the accessories used by the owners.
Hummer H3
Rs 10 million and above
Displacement: 3700 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity: 87 liters
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