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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Hyundai Nexo Might Be the Coolest Hydrogen-Fueled SUV Ever
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo debuts as the second generation of the brand's hydrogen fuel-cell SUV. Along with a really cool concept-inspired design, the Nexo has a 201-hp front-wheel-drive powertrain, and it's expected to offer over 430 miles of range. It's unclear if Hyundai will sell the Nexo in the United States, but it probably won't because the last version was poorly received. Is it just us, or does the new second-generation Hyundai Nexo have hints of the company's N Vision 74 concept? Whether you share that thought or not, Hyundai's forthcoming hydrogen-powered SUV might be the coolest FCEV we've ever seen. Like many Hyundai concepts, the production-spec Nexo looks a lot like the Initium concept that the company debuted last fall. Hyundai calls the design language "Art of Steel." Cool. Measuring 187 inches long, the 2026 Hyundai Nexo is just over three inches longer than its predecessor, which in the U.S. was only sold in California for the 2019–2023 model years. The new version does have an identical 109.8-inch wheelbase, though it's two tenths wider and over an inch taller with its available roof rails. Unlike the old Nexo, the new one also has the ability to pull a trailer, as long as it weighs 2205 pounds or less. Hyundai says the Nexo's hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain has been improved. Along with a more powerful fuel stack, which is said to be more durable, especially in chilly temps, the electric motor is mightier too. The front-mounted drive unit now makes 201 horsepower, and it's claimed to accelerate from zero to 62 mph in an unremarkable 7.8 seconds. Then again, its predecessor did the deed in a claimed 9.2 ticks, so that's notably quicker. With a larger hydrogen tank and improved efficiency, Hyundai is targeting a max driving range of over 430 miles. Inside, the Nexo looks mostly similar to other Hyundai models, with the dashboard's horizontal elements and pair of 12.3-inch displays. The infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but it also uses generative AI for its voice commands. A Bang & Olufsen stereo offers up to 12 speakers, and there's a head-up display for those who appreciate such niceties. Some Nexos can also be outfitted with camera-fed side mirrors, but that's only in certain markets. Wanna kick back and relax while chilling at a hydrogen-fueling station? Well, the Nexo's front seats not only recline, but they also offer ventilated cushions and fold-out leg rests. Hyundai says the people in the back enjoy better headroom and shoulder room than before, and the rear doors open wider too, so those of us with bad backs have an easier time climbing in and out. Golfers will appreciate that FCEV SUV can hold up to four golf bags. Its larger cargo hold is said to have 35 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks erect; fold them flat and the space grows to 61 cubes. Unfortunately, the next-gen Nexo probably isn't coming to the United States. And if it does, once again it would likely only be sold in California. Instead, Hyundai says it will be coming to global markets sometime later this year. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Did Hyundai Just Tease a Production Version of the N Vision 74?
It's wise to not get your hopes up too high about any shred of Hyundai N Vision 74 news. Conflicting rumors and reports about the hydrogen-powered retro-modern sports car have it feeling more like a ping-pong ball than a car — and now, there's yet another morsel of evidence that it might exist. A Monday preview for Hyundai's new documentary, 'The Great Heritage: CAR,' features a shot of what could very well be a blurred prototype of the N Vision 74. First brought to our attention by Australia's Carsales, the subject appears for just an instant toward the end of the documentary teaser alongside the un-blurred N Vision 74 Concept car, rotating in sync with the prototype. It's difficult to tell much about the blurred vehicle in the video, but its general shape mimics the lines and proportions of the retro-futuristic N Vision 74 Concept. The only bit that sticks out as clearly visible is an aggressive front chin spoiler. It's not an exact copy of the concept, but it sure does look close. The wedge-like nose also sticks out prominently in the same fashion as the concept car, though there doesn't appear to be an enormous rear wing. That'd be an expected loss from concept to production. (But even if it's not standard, we'd love to have an optional wing to make the production car look like the concept.) The stainless steel-like appearance of the concept is also traded for a coat of bright red paint, but that's the last detail we can make out from the obfuscated image. What does this mean? Well, it pushes more doubt to last year's report we saw from South Korean outlet iNews24 that claimed the N Vision 74 project was cancelled. That report from September was just one of the many back-and-forths we've seen in the frenzy around the sports car. As for the documentary, episode one is already out on Korea's WAVVE platform, and it's safe to say the N Vision 74 is definitely going to be an ongoing topic of discusssion. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
