New Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Review

To understand Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Technology, you first need to know that this fuel cell technology utilizes hydrogen for its energy spark. By contrast, a normal electric vehicle (BEV, PHEV) needs to plug in to charge its electric motor.

Rather than plug in like a typical Tesla model, fuel cell electric vehicles utilize a hydrogen station. This refill is similar to getting gasoline in a regular vehicle.

Fuel economy is 65 MPGe city, 58 highway and 61 combined. The driving range is 380 miles for the Nexo Blue and 354 miles for the Nexo Limited.

Horsepower is an estimated 161. An estimated 291 lb-ft of torque really keeps the Nexo moving. An electronic automatic transmission and front wheel drive are standard in this alternative fuel vehicle.

It helps to know the Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell specs to envision how big it is. The front seat has 39.4 inches of headroom and 41.5 inches of legroom. The second row has 38 inches of headroom and 38.6 inches of legroom. Those are SUV proportions.

The Hyundai fuel cell car Nexo is not rated for towing. However, it can hold up to 220 pounds on the roof rails.

Generous for luggage, the cargo hold measures 29.6 cubic feet. The rear seats fold to provide up to 56.6 cubic feet of usable space. The interior can handle about 1,150 pounds of people and cargo weight.

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The Nexo Blue and Nexo Limited are the trim levels of this remarkable ride. Exterior color choices are White Pearl, Copper Metallic, or Deep Sea. These are paired with a handsome stone gray interior. The Shimmering Silver exterior color choice is paired with an exciting Meteor Blue.

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As the standard package, the Nexo Blue really excels in all directions. There’s extensive dash tech, all of the most critical driver assistance features, and a spacious cabin. Both front seats are 8-way power adjustable chairs. A handsome leatherette upholstery covers the cabin in softness.

The 12.3-inch touch screen is state of the art. The navigational display works with audio voice recognition. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto double what the system can do for a smartphone user.

The modern cabin features an electronic parking brake, push button start, and a wireless charging pad. Behind the steering wheel, there’s a 10.25-inch LCD gauge cluster.

Automatic temperature controls can keep the driver and front seat passenger cooler. A rear vent helps spread the AC to the backseat.

The Limited is the best dressed and best equipped top of the line Nexo. Meteor Blue leatherette and a wide sunroof elevate the cabin’s style. Standard ventilated seats make a Phoenix summer day more hospitable. A power liftgate simplifies opening and closing the cargo hold.

The Krell Audio system adds more speakers, subwoofers and an external amplifier. As for dash tech, the blind spot view monitor shows the view behind you. That’s live footage to make sure you don’t change lanes at the wrong time.

As you might expect, the Nexo comes packed with advanced technologies. After all, you will find many of these on the Hyundai Tucson or other Hyundai models. The manufacturer certainly isn’t going to withhold them from this ultra-modern ride.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) utilizes the forward collision warning equipment to become more self sufficient. It can move the vehicle forward at a set rate. If a vehicle directly ahead is slowing, the Nexo will slow down. When it speeds up, it will return to 60 mph or whatever speed you have set.

A lane following assist works with the ACC. It will help the driver maintain the safest trajectory within the lane lines.

When you aren’t using ACC, forward collision avoidance assist is working with you. It will warn you about a stopping car or pedestrian, and it will act to slow the Nexo before a collision can occur. The lane keeper will warn you to stay in the lane lines. It may assist with steering.

The blind spot monitoring system is equally active. It has an avoidance assist to help prevent a side collision when a neighboring car is too close for a lane change.

The rear view monitor offers parking guidance to smooth your exits from parking lots or driveways. Front and rear parking sensors are also standard. The rear cross traffic system has an avoidance assist mechanism to help prevent a collision with side traffic during reverse maneuvers.

The Nexo Limited adds a Surround View Monitor. This can show you anything within the vehicle’s perimeter. It may reveal low branches overhead or a pile of lawn debris.

The brand-exclusive Remote Smart Parking Assist RSPA is even more remarkable. You can use it while standing on the curb.

In many ways, the Nexo doesn’t appear any different than your average road vehicle. That’s because it is normal in every way, but the way it is powered. The minimum ground clearance of 6.4 inches is better than the typical electric car, even if it isn’t enough for off-roading.

The Nexo Blue side mirrors can be power-heated or power-folded. At night, puddle lights appear to help people in and out of the vehicle. All exterior lights are LEDs, and high beam assist is standard. Rolling on larger alloy wheels, the Nexo Limited adds rain-sensing wipers and roof rails.

Why not schedule a test drive of one of our available electric cars? You can choose from the Hyundai Kona EV, Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. That's a bigger selection than you'll find at most affordable car dealerships today.