New Hyundai Nexo Review

A leader among electric vehicles today in terms of driving range, the new Hyundai Nexo can go up to 380 miles on a single charge. Nexo Limiteds can go up to 354 miles.

The new Hyundai Nexo is exceptionally capable, boasting a robust 291 lb-ft of torque, a significant advantage over the Toyota Mirai with its 221 lb-ft of torque. Managing this powertrain is a specialized automatic transmission and electrically assisted steering system.

In terms of fuel efficiency, the Nexo impresses with a combined rating of 61 mpge. The Nexo Limited models deliver slightly lower but still commendable figures at 57 mpge for combined driving.

When compared to electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen fill-ups have a notable edge in terms of speed. Refueling the Nexo with hydrogen takes just five minutes, whereas even the fastest-charging EVs may require 20 minutes or more to achieve a significant charge.

The availability of Nexo models is currently limited to California, primarily because of the presence of hydrogen refueling stations in California's metropolitan areas, which are not available in Arizona or nationwide. Nexo’s main competition, the Toyota Mirai, is also limited to California.

If you are looking for the right electric vehicle in Arizona, Hyundai now offers three in a range of sizes. The new Kona EV is one of the least expensive electric vehicles to date. Still affordable, the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a true electric sedan. Meanwhile the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a true SUV with remarkable driving range and fuel efficiency. It can earn 132 mpge in city driving.

At our Phoenix AZ Hyundai dealership, you will also find hybrid powertrains in the small sedan Elantra style, the midsize Sonata, the 2 row Tucson, and the 3 row Sante Fe Hybrid. Furthermore, the roomy Tucson is offered in a Plug-in Hybrid.

For those in California, the new Hyundai Nexo is available in two trims: Blue and Limited. Like every other Hyundai SUV, the Nexo emphasizes quality, design, spaciousness, and technology. Maintaining a human focus despite all the high tech tools, cabins have automatic climate controls and dual power seats.

Nexo Blue models have leatherette upholstery in stone gray or meteor blue. Many eco friendly materials are used for these models. This includes a rich Vegan leather upholstery and a variety of recycled materials.

and dual ventilated seats. The cabin also has a heated steering wheel and power-heated seats. It’s easy to get into the cargo hold with the power liftgate.

Passenger volume is excellent at 101 cubic feet, and cargo volume is good for the class at 29.6 cubic feet. Rear legroom is 38 inches. To understand how large this hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is, it helps to be familiar with others in the EV class.

In comparison, a shopper buying the Tesla Model 3 loses 3 inches. If you buy the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the backseat loses five inches. Furthermore, the Toyota Mirai cargo hold measures a measly 9.6 cu ft.

On the other hand, if you compare it to the new Hyundai Ioniq 5. You’ll find this electric SUV has more passenger volume, but about the same cargo space. If you compare to the new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, you’ll find more passenger space and 38 cubic feet of cargo space.

Every Hyundai today has a touchscreen with all the connectivity tools that today’s drivers need. This includes Apple Carplay to work with iPhones and Android Auto to work with Google Android phones.

In the Nexo, the futuristic dashboard has dual screens. The first is a 10.25-inch screen that digitizes the instrumentation and provides additional information for the driver. The second is a 12.3-inch touchscreen that coordinates entertainment, air conditioning, and navigation.

If you want to see how Hyundai is connecting drivers while keeping distractions to a minimum, you should drop by our Phoenix AZ Hyundai dealership to see the Ioniq 5 in action. This new electric vehicle has an equally rich selection of dash technologies.

Safety

Safety is always a priority at Hyundai. Every vehicle manufactured by the company today has important driver assistance. These systems are designed to keep the new Hyundai Nexo out of collision scenarios.

Watching the front, Hyundais have forward collision watch technology that warns about stopping cars or pedestrians and then triggers emergency autobraking if needed. Watching the sides, a lane departure assist and a blind spot warning work with the driver to avoid swerving into another car’s lane.

If you are interested in an electric vehicle in Arizona today, you need to check out the Kona EV, Ioniq 6, and Ioniq 6 at your Phoenix AZ Hyundai dealer. Schedule a test drive at our North Scottsdale dealership