CrabWalk™in Action The 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV Brings Innovation to West Jefferson Roads

In the quiet corners of the North Carolina mountains, West Jefferson is the kind of town where drivers appreciate capability, especially when the roads wind like a lazy creek through the Blue Ridge. It’s a place where maneuverability matters just as much as muscle. That’s exactly why the 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV, with its headline-stealing CrabWalk™ feature, feels tailor-made for this region.

If you’re not familiar with it yet, CrabWalk™ is GMC’s solution to the kind of everyday driving dilemmas that seem to multiply in tight downtown spaces, uneven trailheads, and steep mountain switchbacks. It doesn’t just steer—it shifts how you think about movement behind the wheel.

Let’s break it down. CrabWalk™ is made possible by a 4-Wheel Steer system that lets the rear wheels turn up to 10 degrees in the same direction as the front wheels. At low speeds, this enables the vehicle to move diagonally—yes, diagonally—almost like it’s sidestepping its way out of tight spots. It’s an intuitive, almost futuristic feature that turns a large, powerful SUV into a precision instrument.

For a vehicle as bold as the 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV, which carries the weight and presence of a full-size off-roader, being able to slide sideways into tricky spaces feels like a magic trick. But this isn’t some novelty—it’s a tool. And in a town like West Jefferson, it’s a tool with real-world value.

West Jefferson isn’t your average suburban sprawl. It’s a blend of tight alleyways downtown, unpredictable mountain trails, and narrow driveways that twist along ridgelines. That scenic charm comes with some parking predicaments and off-road challenges. This is exactly where CrabWalk™ comes to life.

Trying to tuck your SUV into a tight spot outside Boondocks Brewing? Instead of the usual three-point shuffle, CrabWalk™ lets you angle your way in with one clean, controlled move. Heading up to Mount Jefferson State Natural Area and dealing with an unpaved, crowded trailhead? You’ll be able to pivot around parked cars or maneuver between trees and rocks without breaking a sweat.

CrabWalk™ isn’t about flair—it’s about function. In West Jefferson, where roads can be as narrow as the spaces between historic storefronts, that kind of diagonal agility turns a full-size SUV into something far more nimble. It allows drivers to navigate tight areas without giving up the power, comfort, or style of a large electric SUV.

If you’ve driven through Ashe County, you know the curves can sneak up on you. Those switchbacks climbing up the Parkway or descending toward the New River aren’t forgiving. That’s where CrabWalk™ earns its place. When the road doesn’t give you much room to play with, the ability to shift your entire vehicle sideways with precision lets you avoid tight scrapes, awkward reversals, and white-knuckle turns.

And it’s not just mountain driving that gets easier. Think about snow days when plows leave berms in odd places, or mud puddles along a private gravel road. Normally, you’d have to either backtrack or risk getting stuck trying to inch around the obstacle. With CrabWalk™, you can finesse your way through, adjusting your vehicle’s path without committing to a hard turn or getting your tires caught at the wrong angle.

Of course, we can’t talk about CrabWalk™ without talking off-road. The 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV may be electric, but it hasn’t forgotten its adventurous roots. It was built for the trail, and CrabWalk™ is a key part of that toolbox. Off-roaders know that there’s a moment on every ride where turning the wheels won’t do—you need to shift the entire vehicle to line up for the next boulder or gully.

That’s what CrabWalk™ does. It gives you that sidestep without compromising control. And for the local outdoor enthusiasts who like to take their vehicles up into the backwoods, it means more confidence, fewer three-point turns, and a whole lot less worry about getting stuck or scraped.

While CrabWalk™ is the standout, the 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV comes loaded with other features that make life in West Jefferson smoother. Its Extract Mode, for example, can raise the suspension six inches to clear obstacles—a big help on rough, uneven terrain. The Infinity Roof brings the mountain views right into the cabin with removable transparent panels, perfect for catching a sunset while parked along the Parkway.

Then there’s the Ultium battery platform, offering impressive range and quick charging times. You won’t be nervously checking your battery level before a weekend trip into the hills. Combine that with the underbody camera views available through UltraVision, and it’s clear the 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV was built with serious terrain in mind—but without forgetting comfort or tech.

Still, for day-to-day use, CrabWalk™ remains the unsung hero. It’s not the kind of feature that gets used constantly, but it’s the one you’ll remember every time you would’ve otherwise been forced to reverse awkwardly out of a tight turn, navigate a narrow alley, or muscle your way into a tricky parking job.

The good news? You don’t have to imagine how CrabWalk™ works—you can feel it for yourself. If you’re in or near West Jefferson, Elevation Chevrolet GMC is the place to go. Located right here in town, they’re offering test drives of the 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and yes, they’ll let you try the CrabWalk™ in person.

There’s no better way to understand how transformative this feature is until you’ve eased the Hummer diagonally into a spot that most SUVs would shy away from. It’s the kind of feature that, once you’ve used it, makes you wonder why all vehicles aren’t built this way.

CrabWalk™ doesn’t just change how you park or navigate the trail—it changes how you drive. It turns a powerful electric SUV into something you can finesse like a compact. For towns like West Jefferson, where roads have character and trails offer real challenge, that’s not just clever engineering—it’s the kind of thoughtful design that makes everyday driving feel a little less stressful, and a lot more fun.

So go ahead—take the next step. Visit Elevation Chevrolet GMC in West Jefferson and schedule your test drive of the 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV. Try CrabWalk™ for yourself, and see how sideways thinking can move you forward.

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