GM Doesn't Want The Ford Bronco To Have All The Fun

Aug. 02, 2020 8:31 AM ET by Martin Bigg Off-Road / 17 Comments

Get ready for a major GM off-road expansion.

The debut of the 2021 Ford Bronco reminded us that the new Chevrolet Blazer was a missed opportunity for GM to revive an iconic off-roader. But that doesn't mean GM wants the Bronco to have all the spotlight to itself.

Last week, we were treated to a new teaser of the upcoming electric GMC Hummer Pickup while also confirming the reborn Hummer truck and SUV will make its world debut this fall after a long delay to rival the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck. According to a report by Muscle Cars & Trucks, the electric Hummer is just the start of a major GM off-road expansion.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

"We look at each brand, and we look to build our off-road offerings in GMC, as well as Chevrolet. And when you look to Hummer, you'll see true capability there, as well," GM CEO Mary Barra said during a Q2 2020 earnings call. "We think it's very important to customers, and we'll continue to expand our offering."

According to MC&T, General Motors will likely expand its off-road offerings beyond the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and ZR2 Bison. Sadly, the Detroit automaker didn't provide any further details about its upcoming off-road expansion. However, one model that's reportedly in the works is an off-road-focused version of the Chevrolet Silverado.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

Previewed by the Chad Hall Racing Silverado race truck at the 2019 SEMA, the hardcore Silverado will be Chevrolet's equivalent to the Ford F-150 Raptor and the upcoming Ram Rebel TRX, albeit with significantly less power. Thanks to a supercharged Hellcat V8, the Ram Rebel TRX is expected to have 707 hp, surpassing the Ford F-150 Raptor's power output by a huge margin.

In terms of power output, the electric Hummer Truck will be in a different league, generating a colossal 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb-ft of torque enabling it to sprint from 0-62 mph in just three seconds. Providing the juice will be GM's next-generation Ultium battery technology. Hopefully, we'll learn more about GM's off-road expansion plans soon after the electric Hummer's debut this fall.