General Motors has unveiled a pair of striking GMC Hummer X electric vehicle concepts, offering a glimpse at how future off-road-focused EVs could evolve through new technology, modular design and sustainability-focused thinking.

Created to mark the opening of GM’s new advanced design studio in Pasadena, California, the Hummer X concepts arrive in both SUV and ute-inspired forms. While the vehicles are not intended for production, they have been developed as rolling testbeds for future innovations in design, capability and customer experiences.

The concepts draw heavily on the styling of the existing GMC Hummer EV, featuring squared-off bodywork, a commanding stance, slim window openings and a full-width LED lighting signature. However, the Hummer X package takes the formula further, with a more compact footprint designed to maximise off-road performance.

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According to GM, the SUV concept is intended to challenge expectations of what a mid-sized electric off-roader can achieve. Its specifications certainly support that claim.

The vehicle rides on enormous 37-inch off-road tyres and boasts 334mm of ground clearance, figures that place it among the most capable four-wheel-drive concepts revealed in recent years. Approach and departure angles of 44 and 46 degrees respectively also exceed those of many established off-road vehicles currently available in Australia.

The ute concept features a longer wheelbase and body, making it better suited to carrying equipment and tackling longer journeys while retaining strong off-road credentials.

Both concepts feature serious hardware designed for demanding terrain, including beadlock wheels, bespoke suspension components, removable body sections and extensive underbody protection.

Inside, GM has taken an unconventional approach to digital technology. Instead of relying on a single large display, the Hummer X uses seven individual screens positioned throughout the cabin. The displays can be configured to suit different driving scenarios and user preferences.

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One of the more futuristic features is a deployable scout drone that can relay live terrain information back to the vehicle’s screens, potentially helping drivers navigate challenging off-road environments.

GM has not released performance or battery specifications for the concepts. However, the current Hummer EV is known for its massive battery capacity and impressive off-road capability, suggesting the Hummer X concepts could provide clues about the direction of future electric adventure vehicles.

While Australians are unlikely to see these exact models in showrooms, the concepts highlight the growing trend towards highly capable electric off-roaders that blend advanced technology with traditional four-wheel-drive capability.