GMC’s Hummer EV line of battery electrical heavy-duty 4×4 autos has been in manufacturing since 2021… in left-hand drive alone.
However now, transformed right-hand drive autos will probably be out there Down Beneath from Australian-owned Sri Lankan-based Autogroup Worldwide which has ISO 9001:2015 High quality Assurance on its autos which might be transformed to ADR (Australian Design Guidelines) requirements.
UAE-based (previously in Sri Lanka) World Conversions additionally has ISO 9001:2015 High quality Assurance on its providing and isin the method of attaining ADR compliance.
Each corporations’ enterprise fashions are related – changing large American-made SUVs, pick-ups and muscle vehicles from left- to right-hand drive – providing one other selection for patrons within the 77 international locations and territories that stay right-hand drive.
World Conversions spruiks it “specialises in left to proper hand drive conversions” inserting a give attention to large American autos, whereas Autogroup Worldwide says it’s “the worldwide chief in left- to right-hand drive conversion of American SUVs, pickup vans and muscle vehicles for over 20 years”.
Particulars of the GMC Hummer EVs transformed by World Conversions and Autogroup Worldwide are gentle on, other than the claims made by every organisation’s boss.
“The proper-hand drive Hummer EV SUV stands as a flagship providing, assuring followers and potential patrons alike of its distinctive calibre and the electrifying way forward for the long-lasting Hummer model,” mentioned Autogroup Worldwide CEO and co-chairman Rob Hill.
Mr Hill mentioned the re-engineering course of begins with “meticulous automobile inspection and analysis” adopted by an “intricate design and engineering part”.
A group of expert engineers – who concentrate on varied features of the conversion course of, together with mechanical, electrical, and plastics engineering, in addition to reverse engineering and prototyping – oversee each step of the method.
Mr Hill mentioned Autogroup Worldwide’s engineering and R&D groups delivered the world’s first right-hand drive conversion of the Toyota Tundra Hybrid, the Ford F-150 Lighting, and now the Hummer EV SUV….
The corporate says it caters to a various clientele, delivery transformed autos to a world market spanning over 40 international locations, including that customisation choices are “huge”, permitting clients to tailor their autos with progressive options like Watts to Freedom mode and Crabwalk mode, enhancing the driving expertise to swimsuit private preferences.
Transformed from the usual US-spec’ mannequin, the Autogroup Worldwide Hummer EV presents 620kW of energy, a claimed 0-100km/h time of “below 3.5 seconds” and a driving vary of 530km.
It is usually fitted with an Infinity Roof with clear sky panels, next-gen expertise together with Tremendous Cruise semi-autonomous driving system, GM’s Ultium battery, regen’ on demand, and one-pedal driving.
World Conversions chairman Suresh Edirisinghe mentioned the current conversion of the Hummer EV exemplifies his firm’s dedication to excellence.
“The Hummer EV has been meticulously examined and validated for performance, security, and efficiency, the transformed automobile units new requirements within the business,” he mentioned.
“Our purpose is to finish the conversion of the Hummer EV to right-hand drive in 27 days or much less, guaranteeing seamless integration and meticulous consideration to element as we prioritise precision and effectivity.
“Transitioning operations from Sri Lanka to Ras Al-Khaimah (UAE) was a strategic transfer geared toward increasing the corporate’s worldwide presence and facilitating simpler entry for patrons worldwide.
Earlier this month, World Conversions handed over the keys to its right-hand drive Hummer EV buyer, with Mr Edirisinghe saying he was “thrilled by the milestone”.
“This accomplishment opens up new prospects for the automotive business, and we stay up for endeavor many extra ground-breaking initiatives sooner or later,” he continued.
“We’re extremely proud to supply the right-hand drive automobile in over 77 international locations, together with Australia, South Africa, India, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, New Zealand, Seychelles, Singapore, Thailand, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
“Extra Hummers are being prepped for conversion as we converse,” he concluded.
