(February 21, 2018) SEOUL, Feb. 20, 2018 – It’s been a busy start to the year for Hyundai’s next-generation fuel cell vehicle NEXO, scheduled to be released in Korea next month. Unveiled at CES 2018 as the technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio, the NEXO SUV model is set to spearhead Hyundai Motor’s plans to accelerate development of low emission vehicles.

This is in line with Hyundai Motor Group’s renewed goal of introducing 38 eco-friendly models to global markets by 2025.

The all-new Hyundai NEXO combines the practicality of an SUV with clean advanced fuel cell technology. The NEXO is capable of traveling 609 kilometers  (378 miles) — on Korean certificate basis — on a single tank, the best among fuel cell-powered vehicles in the world.

This next generation vehicle offers the most advanced technology on the market with various advanced driver assistance systems and the strongest powertrains in the segment.

Throughout February, visitors to PyeonChang will have the opportunity to experience Hyundai’s world-first, next-generation self-driven fuel cell electric cars. All five vehicles that completed the world’s-first journey will be available for visitors to experience around the urban roads of PyeongChang.

In addition, throughout February, four third-generation safety-amplified fuel cell electric buses will transport passengers in Gangneung and PyeongChang. Each vehicle is fitted with cutting-edge Driver State Warning (DSW) safety technology. This dashboard camera monitors the driver’s facial expressions in real-time. Blinking, yawning, and the driver taking their gaze off the road ahead for a certain length of time are all cues that the driver may be experiencing fatigue and be in danger of driving carelessly.

If detected, alerts are delivered via dashboard messages and through audio cues. DSW can be paired with wearable devices such as smart watches, to alert the driver with additional vibration cues.

This is the first time in Korea that such technology has been deployed in public transport. In future, Hyundai will continue efforts to reinforce safety features for commercial vehicles including public transportation.

The all-new NEXO is characterized by a "pure and calm design" emphasizing its streamlined silhouette and a floating roof. A pure shape engineered to be efficient, yet beautiful, reflecting the style of an SUV.

The seamless front appears wide and clearly defined with composite horizontal full LED daytime running lights. The headlamps are linked by a continuous, thin line of light underlining the elegant and horizontal front layout. Triangular fog lights below the headlamps emphasize the progressive character of the car. Hyundai’s signature Cascading Grille has been widened to increase the air intake, rounding off the strong visual impact of the front.

The seamless design continues over the side to the rear. The thin, floating roof is emphasized by the large daylight opening and slim D-pillar that runs into the rear spoiler. The rear features an almost triangular shaped window that wraps to the side and a long, prominent spoiler with an integrated rear wiper creating a distinct look. The triangular design of the rear headlamps combined with the horizontal layout of the rear gives the car a strong stance.