Hyundai Unveils Second-Generation Nexo: A Futuristic Hydrogen-Powered SUV
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai reveals the second generation of the Nexo fuel-cell SUV, showcasing a new design language named Art of Steel.
  • The new Nexo features a longer, taller, and wider body, repositioning it as a competitor to battery-powered EVs like the BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y.
  • Significant interior upgrades include a 'connected cockpit' dashboard with dual 12.3-inch displays and camera-replacing traditional mirrors.
  • Under the hood, the updated Nexo boasts a more powerful powertrain, with an increased fuel cell stack output and doubled battery output, providing a faster acceleration time of 7.8 seconds from 0-62mph.
Hyundai has recently showcased its commitment to hydrogen-powered vehicles by introducing the second generation of its Nexo fuel-cell SUV. This new iteration of the Nexo, based on the Initium concept car revealed previously, introduces a fresh design language called Art of Steel. The vehicle incorporates unique design elements like the grid-shaped “H-two” front and rear lights and H-shaped surfaces on the bumpers, all finished in a standout silver shade against the body cladding. Moreover, the new Nexo has been redesigned to be longer, taller, and wider, positioning it as a strong contender in the EV market against models like the BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y. The interior enhancements of the Nexo include a 'connected cockpit' dashboard with dual 12.3-inch displays and camera-based side mirrors displayed on large screens. Under the hood, the second-generation Nexo features an updated powertrain, with a 16% increase in the fuel cell stack output, enhanced durability, wider temperature operation, and a doubled battery output. These improvements enable a more potent 201bhp electric motor, reducing the 0-62mph acceleration time from 9.2 seconds to 7.8 seconds, showcasing the vehicle's improved performance and technological advancements.
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