General Motors formally opened the doors to its advanced design studio in Pasadena, California, this week, and used the occasion to show off a new concept EV in two guises under the GMC banner, the midsize Hummer X pickup and SUV. GM says the Hummer X won’t see a assembly line anytime soon, but it instead will serve as a rolling laboratory of sorts for a host of new production methods and off-road technologies that could make their way into future vehicles.Hopefully, any future vehicles that benefit from the learnings from Hummer X replicate the concept’s size, as its smaller-that-Hummer-EV footprint makes for a practical and attractive prospect. The SUV rides on a 116-inch wheelbase and stretches 188.3 inches long, while the pickup uses a 130.7-inch wheelbase and measures 207.3 inches overall. Both body styles feature an aggressive off-road setup, more than 12 inches of ground clearance, and approach and departure angles designed for genuine trail work. Perhaps more interesting than the vehicles themselves, GM outlined an experimental manufacturing process it calls “Flex Fab,” essentially a small-batch metal fabrication system that doesn’t rely on traditional stamping tools. GM says the technology allows multiple designs to be produced on the same equipment. Approximately 57% of the Hummer X concept is built using Flex Fab processes. Hummer X conceptThe concept’s interior follows the same modular philosophy. Drivers can customize the info they use via stackable digital displays, allowing for a focus to be on rock crawling or trail driving or just toodling through suburbia. There’s also a “Hummer Hub” that groups connected apps and even a drone capable of flying ahead to gather data on upcoming to report back to the vehicle automatically. The vehicles also make sustainability a core theme, relying on recycled materials and minimal adhesives and a build designed for easy disassembly and reuse, supporting what GM describes as a circular economy approach. The Advanced Design California Studio will serve as the automaker’s West Coast hub for future concept vehicles and advanced mobility studies.