2018 Hyundai Nexo fuel cell vehicle officially revealed
At the CES 2018 consumer technology exhibition taking place in Las Vegas, Hyundai introduced the all-new Nexo fuel cell vehicle (Fuel Cell Vehicle - FCV), packed with driver assistance technologies.
Known as the car that brings together Hyundai's leading technologies, the youthful crossover Nexo is part of the plan to introduce 18 environmentally friendly car models by 2025 of the leading Korean car brand.
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Scheduled to go on sale in select markets later this year, the crossover will offer a range of new driver assistance technologies including a blind spot monitor.
Through wide-angle cameras located on each side of the vehicle, the driver will be able to see all the images in the blind spots - which cannot be seen through the traditional rearview mirrors. All images from these cameras will be displayed on the central screen.
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| Hyundai Nexo FCV 2018 |
The Nexo also becomes the first Hyundai model to be equipped with a lane-keeping assist system. The manufacturer says the system automatically adjusts the steering wheel to keep the Nexo in the center of the lane. Another highlight is the highway driving assist system, which uses sensors and map data to automatically adjust the vehicle's speed.
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If that's not impressive enough for you, the Nexo also features remote parking assist, allowing you to park or take out the car without having to step inside and directly hold the steering wheel.
Hyundai didn't share much about this new feature, but the Korean manufacturer was very confident: "When faced with any challenging parking scenario, the control system on the Nexo can park with complete confidence and precision."
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The Nexo is built on a dedicated platform, allowing it to cut down on weight, making it lighter, faster and wider than the Tucson FCV. In addition, the transmission system and battery system on the car have also been upgraded by Hyundai to give the Nexo a longer range.
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In terms of performance, Hyundai says the Nexo has an electric battery pack that produces 160 horsepower (120 kW) and a maximum torque of 394 Nm. The Nexo takes 9.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h - 3 seconds faster than the Tucson FCV. The Nexo's operating range is also significantly longer (595 km) than the Tucson FCV (426 km).
