(October 10, 2018) HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Hyundai introduced its technologically advanced 2019 Nexo fuel cell SUV to U.S. media at the Sunset Marquis hotel in Hollywood. Nexo is the new technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio and marks Hyundai’s continued momentum with the industry’s most diverse SUV powertrain lineup.

Nexo will be available in California before the end of 2018. Southern California Nexo dealers include Keyes Hyundai in Van Nuys and Tustin Hyundai, while Capitol Hyundai is planned to be added in Northern California in early 2019.

Nexo leads Hyundai Motor’s plans in development of zero-emission vehicles. Hyundai Motor Group plans to introduce 38 eco-friendly models by 2025 and Hyundai Motor Company plans to introduce 18 models by 2025. This new development plan also represents the next step for Hyundai Motor toward realizing a cleaner environment via advanced eco-friendly vehicles.

“Hydrogen energy is the key to building a more sustainable society. Hyundai Motor Company has already taken a lead in hydrogen technology with the introduction of the Tucson fuel cell,” said Dr. Woong-chul Yang, vice chairman, Hyundai Motor Company. “Yet as another result of this earth-saving effort, I am so proud to introduce to you our second-generation Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle as a culmination of our cutting-edge technologies.”

Improving upon the Tucson FCEV, the Nexo Blue model has an estimated driving range of 380 miles, 115 more than its predecessor. The Nexo Limited trim has an estimated range of 354 miles. Nexo Blue models have estimated MPGe of 65 city, 58 highway and 61 combined, while Nexo Limited models have an estimated MPGe of 59 city, 54 highway, and 57 combined.

In addition, Nexo refueling time can be achieved in as little as five minutes, allowing a consumer lifestyle very similar to a comparable gasoline-powered SUV in terms of range and refueling speed. Nexo hydrogen storage uses three separate hydrogen tanks in the rear of the vehicle. These are configured to maximize overall interior volume, especially in the rear cargo area, increasing it by 5.8 cubic feet over the Tucson Fuel Cell and allowing for a flatter load floor.

With 161 peak horsepower and 291 lb.-ft. of torque, acceleration and power have also increased to improve Nexo overall performance compared with Tucson fuel cell.

Nexo offers a number of advanced driver assist systems, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA) and Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA).

RSPA enables Nexo to either autonomously park or retrieve itself from either a parallel or perpendicular parking space with or without a driver in the vehicle. The RSPA system can even autonomously back Nexo into a parking spot with a touch of a key fob button by the driver. When faced with any challenging parking scenario, Nexo drivers will be able to park with complete confidence and reduced stress.

Lane Following Assist (LFA) is a new technology for Hyundai, showcased first in the Nexo fuel cell. LFA automatically helps assist steering to help keep Nexo more precisely centered in its current lane of travel. LFA can help keep Nexo centered in its lane at speeds between zero and 90 miles per hour on both highways and city streets. This advanced driving assistance feature is an additional aid helping drivers to traverse long distances with greater ease.

Hyundai’s Blind-spot View Monitor is an industry-first technology. It projects the side views of Nexo in the center cluster to the driver using cameras while changing lanes with the turn signal on. The system uses wide-angle Surround View Monitors (SVM) on each side of the vehicle to monitor areas that cannot be seen by a traditional rearview mirror and create various exterior vehicle perspective views. Hyundai is the first automaker to provide drivers video footage from both sides of the vehicle with this feature.

BCA and RCCA both utilize sensor technologies to help alert the Nexo driver of approaching vehicles in its intended path, whether changing lanes or when backing out of a parking spot. Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance also helps provide steering correction when the turn signal is on and the system detects a vehicle in the blind spot area of the Nexo. This is the first application of blind spot steering assist in a Hyundai vehicle in the U.S. market.