WE DROVE THE 2021 HYUNDAI NEXO HYDROGEN FUEL CELL SUV BUT DOES IT HAVE A PLACE IN THE MARKET?

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The 2021 Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV offers a refined and quiet driving experience, significantly improving upon earlier generations of FCVs. The reviewer highlights its minimal body roll for a CUV, good sound isolation (save for wind noise), and competent semi-autonomous driver assistance features. However, the Nexo feels heavier than a battery electric vehicle (BEV) under braking and doesn't tuck into corners as eagerly. Acceleration is brisk but not exhilarating compared to BEVs. While the Nexo is a viable alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles, especially for fleets requiring quick turnaround times and consistent availability, it's not positioned as a replacement for BEVs for the majority of consumers. The reviewer concludes that BEVs remain the smarter choice for most, but the Nexo has a place in a zero-emission future, particularly if hydrogen production becomes more sustainable.