2019 Hyundai NEXO

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2019 Hyundai NEXO : An overview

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Fuel Economy:N/A

Horsepower:160 hp

Drivetrain:Front-Wheel Drive

Engine:Hydrogen

Torque:291 ft-lb

Seats:5

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The 2019 Hyundai NEXO has 3 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

3 trims available

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Blue
Price N/A
Hydrogen
Consumption N/A
Front Wheel Drive
161 horsepower
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Ultimate
$73,000
Hydrogen
Consumption N/A
Front Wheel Drive
160 horsepower
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Limited
Price N/A
Hydrogen
Consumption N/A
Front Wheel Drive
161 horsepower

This year, Hyundai makes its second foray into the fuel cell electric vehicle field with an all-new model called Nexo. The purpose-built crossover -- it's not obviously based on any existing Hyundai product -- follows on the Tuscon FCEV introduced in 2015 that Hyundai made available in certain Canadian markets.

The Nexo's availability will also limited to where hydrogen fueling facilities actually exist. As we write this, there are exactly three in all of Canada: two in B.C. and one in Quebec.

That will certainly limit the Nexo's appeal. So will its price, at $73,000, which would be a lot even for a vehicle of this size sold by Hyundai's upscale Genesis division. But even if Hyundai decided to sell the Nexo at a loss, it wouldn't matter if buyers have nowhere to fuel it up.

To help introduce the Nexo to the driving public in B.C., Hyundai teamed up with a Vancouver-based car sharing service called MODO, which added this fuel-cell test bed to its fleet.

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle propulsion is a promising technology that has been on the horizon for a number of years, but has failed to gain traction because of a lack of fueling infrastructure. Assuming you can find a place that dispenses hydrogen, you spend five or 10 minutes filling the Nexo's pressurized tank. The car turns hydrogen into electricity, and a full tank promises more than 550 km of driving range.

The Nexo's electric motor puts 161 hp and 291 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed transmission to the front wheels.

At the moment, if you want an electric Hyundai, the company's Kona Electric is a better bet, given its lower price, relative ease of charging and useful driving range.

Given its premium price, the Nexo comes with all of the comfort and convenience features now common in less-expensive vehicles. The Nexo also comes with a nifty self-parking function that allows the car to park itself -- while you stand outside the car -- in both perpendicular and parallel spots.

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This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score

6.5

Design

7.0

User Friendliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Everyday Usability

3.0

Driving dynamics

6.0

Powertrain

7.0

Efficiency

7.0

Value for money

5.0

Equipment

7.0

Safety

8.0

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Recall Information

Safety recalls issued by the manufacturer and Transport Canada for this vehicle model.

Recall #

Date

System Affected

Model Years

Manufacturer Recall #: R0269

Units Affected: 23

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the safety valve for the hydrogen fuel system may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the valve could fail and cause a hydrogen fuel leak. 

Safety Risk: 
A hydrogen fuel leak can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.  

Corrective Action: 
To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the safety valve.

Manufacturer Recall #: R0260

Units Affected: 824695

Type: Inconsequential

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. 

Safety Risk: 
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. 

Corrective Actions: 
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.

Manufacturer Recall #: R0215 (21D044)

Units Affected: 14

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
Over time, the sensors to detect a hydrogen gas leak may degrade (and not work properly). If this happens, and there is a hydrogen fuel leak, the driver warning light may not turn on. 

Safety Risk: 
An undetected hydrogen fuel leak can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked. 

Corrective Action: 
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the hydrogen gas detection sensors. Hyundai recommends that you may continue driving your vehicle, but that you should park it outside and away from structures until the recall repairs are completed.

Manufacturer Recall #: R0178 (01D102)

Units Affected: 10794

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, an abnormal sensor signal to the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system could cause a sudden reduction in braking performance. If this happens, a brake warning light will turn on in the instrument cluster. 

Safety Risk: 
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions: 
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the IEB system software.

* Data provided by Transport Canada

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