GMC Hummer EV owners will soon be able to lift their 9,000-pound vehicle about six more inches into the air, thanks to a simple software update. In the next few weeks, GMC will add a new “Eject Mode” to all First Edition models of the all-electric pickup truck, which will allow drivers to upgrade their vehicles to avoid obstacles in the off-road. Essentially, Takedown Mode allows drivers to elevate their vehicles to overcome off-road obstacles.
As fun as this feature may sound, drivers should pay attention that the suspension mode can only be used at low speeds. Also, frequent use of the feature will cause your vehicle to need to cool down before being suspended again. Altogether, Takedown Mode will provide the vehicle with 15.9 inches of ground clearance, giving it an edge over other off-road capable vehicles such as the Rivian R1T, Ram TRX, F150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor. Watch the video below for a preview of Extraction Mode in action.
Unfortunately, only a handful of GMC Hummer EV owners will actually be able to try this feature. Aspect electric notesDemand for the Hummer has far exceeded GMC’s expectations, and the automaker is struggling to ramp up production. Only one Hummer EV was delivered last year, and the automaker received more than 65,000 bookings for its Hummer EV pickup trucks and SUVs. If you’re in the market for a first-run pickup truck, you’re out of luck: reservations are full for around $110,000. And if a slightly cheaper modelYou may have a two-year waiting period.
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