Compare the2026 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2025 Nissan Ariya

Both the Hummer EV SUV and Ariya have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Hummer EV SUV has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Ariya’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Hummer EV SUV. But it costs extra on the Ariya.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s Surround Vision has integrated front and rear camera washers, ensuring clear, all-weather visibility without the need for manual cleaning. In contrast, the Nissan Ariya lacks camera washers, requiring you to manually clean the cameras for optimal performance.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and Ariya have Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Hummer EV SUV has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Ariya’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the Ariya have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV weighs 3616 to 4577 pounds more than the Nissan Ariya. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Hummer EV SUV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Ariya’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 56 percent more GMC dealers than there are Nissan dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Nissan is rated below average.

The Hummer EV SUV has more powerful engines than the Ariya:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV SUV 2X is faster than the Ariya Engage+/Evolve+/Platinum+ electric motors:

As tested in Car and Driver the Hummer EV SUV 3X is faster than the Ariya Evolve+ electric motor:

The Hummer EV SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the Ariya on a full charge:

The Hummer EV SUV’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Ariya doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Hummer EV SUV’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Ariya:

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the Ariya (305/55R22 vs. 235/55R19). The Hummer EV SUV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Ariya (305/55R22 vs. 245/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The Ariya’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Nissan Ariya only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Ariya; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The front and rear suspension of the Hummer EV SUV uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Ariya, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Ariya’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Hummer EV SUV’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Ariya doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 17.4 inches longer than on the Ariya (126.7 inches vs. 109.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 9.1 inches wider in the front and 9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Ariya.

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV has a 9.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Ariya (16 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The front grille of the Hummer EV SUV uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Ariya doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Hummer EV SUV has 2.9 inches more front headroom, 3.3 inches more front legroom, 4.5 inches more front hip room, 6.8 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, 2 inches more rear legroom, 7.7 inches more rear hip room and 8.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Ariya.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Ariya with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 27.9 cubic feet). The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Ariya with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 59.7 cubic feet).

The Hummer EV SUV’s cargo area is larger than the Ariya’s in every dimension:

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Hummer EV SUV’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Ariya doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Hummer EV SUV. The Ariya doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Ariya’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ariya’s (10,000 vs. 0 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Hummer EV SUV uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Ariya doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Hummer EV SUV uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Ariya uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Ariya doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Hummer EV SUV’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Ariya’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Ariya offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Nissan charges extra for Homelink® on the Ariya.

The Hummer EV SUV has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Ariya doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The GMC Hummer EV outsold the Nissan Ariya by 6% during 2025.