Hyundai Nexo

The Nexo's downfall really is its limited market. Because it relies on hydrogen fueling stations, it can only be sold and owned in areas of the country where those are available. The Nexo's downfall really is its limited market. Because it relies on hydrogen fueling stations, it can only be sold and owned in areas of the country where those are available.

As such, Hyundai is currently only offering the Nexo for sale in California.As such, Hyundai is currently only offering the Nexo for sale in California. As such, Hyundai is currently only offering the Nexo for sale in California.As such, Hyundai is currently only offering the Nexo for sale in California.

There are no factory options on the 2022 Nexo. The main difference between the two trims is that the Limited offers more luxuries, including a hands-free power liftgate There are no factory options on the 2022 Nexo. The main difference between the two trims is that the Limited offers more luxuries, including a hands-free power liftgate

an extra-large sunroof, ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, Hyundai's blind-spot view monitor, a 360-degree camera, a remote parking feature, and an upgraded Krell audio system. an extra-large sunroof, ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, Hyundai's blind-spot view monitor, a 360-degree camera, a remote parking feature, and an upgraded Krell audio system.

The Hyundai Nexo's 95-kW fuel-cell stack and 40-kWh battery pack power an electric motor rated at 161 horsepower with 291 lb-ft of torque. The Hyundai Nexo's 95-kW fuel-cell stack and 40-kWh battery pack power an electric motor rated at 161 horsepower with 291 lb-ft of torque.

The motor drives the front wheels through a single-speed gearbox; all-wheel drive is not available. The motor drives the front wheels through a single-speed gearbox; all-wheel drive is not available.

That's quicker than the Mirai, but a bit slower than the fuel-cell Honda Clarity. This acceleration figure also puts the hydrogen-fueled Hyundai in step with conventional, gasoline-powered compact crossovers . That's quicker than the Mirai, but a bit slower than the fuel-cell Honda Clarity. This acceleration figure also puts the hydrogen-fueled Hyundai in step with conventional, gasoline-powered compact crossovers .

Still, its electrically assisted steering is appropriately tuned—on the light side but with a steady feel. And in our testing, the Nexo stopped from 70 mph in 169 feet Still, its electrically assisted steering is appropriately tuned—on the light side but with a steady feel. And in our testing, the Nexo stopped from 70 mph in 169 feet

With its added equipment and 19-inch wheels (versus the Blue's 17s), the heavier Limited has a lower range estimate of 354 miles. With its added equipment and 19-inch wheels (versus the Blue's 17s), the heavier Limited has a lower range estimate of 354 miles.

The EPA's MPGe ratings are also slightly different between the two Nexo trims. The Blue has a combined rating of 61 MPGe (65 city/58 highway), while the Nexo Limited is rated at 57 MPGe (59 city/54 highway). The EPA's MPGe ratings are also slightly different between the two Nexo trims. The Blue has a combined rating of 61 MPGe (65 city/58 highway), while the Nexo Limited is rated at 57 MPGe (59 city/54 highway).

the Nexo's cabin bears little resemblance to the rest of the Hyundai lineup with its two-spoke steering wheel, digital instrument panel, and push-button transmission controls. the Nexo's cabin bears little resemblance to the rest of the Hyundai lineup with its two-spoke steering wheel, digital instrument panel, and push-button transmission controls.

The front seats offer only basic power adjustments but are upholstered in vinyl. Overall, it's a pleasant, airy place to be, especially with the larger sunroof of the Limited. The front seats offer only basic power adjustments but are upholstered in vinyl. Overall, it's a pleasant, airy place to be, especially with the larger sunroof of the Limited.

A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment interface is standard in the Nexo, and it includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment interface is standard in the Nexo, and it includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.