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2021 Hyundai NEXO
SUV · 2019–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$200 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Blind-spot monitoring: Blind Spot Alert → Blind Spot Intervention (all trims)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (all trims)
- Rear cross-traffic: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert → Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking (all trims)
2021 NEXO trims
| Blue | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $58,935 | $62,385 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 161 hp |
| Torque | 291 lb-ft | 291 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd |
| Electric range | 380 mi | 354 mi |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 56.5 cu ft | 56.5 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 183.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,990 lb | 4,116 lb |
| Tech | ||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 7 in |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | Front |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | Hands-Free Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 17 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (6)
| Blue | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoon Silver | Optional | Optional |
| Copper | Optional | Optional |
| Dusk Blue | Optional | Optional |
| White | Optional | Optional |
| Meteor Blue | Optional | Optional |
| Stone Gray | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 7 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 60 |
| 2026 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2025 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 57 |
| 2025 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 61 |
| 2024 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 57 |
| 2024 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 61 |
| 2023 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 57 |
| 2023 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 61 |
| 2022 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 57 |
| 2022 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 61 |
| 2021 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 57 |
| 2021 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 61 |
| 2020 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 57 |
| 2020 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 61 |
| 2019 | Nexo | Auto (A1) | 57 |
| 2019 | Nexo Blue | Auto (A1) | 61 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.