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2020 Hyundai NEXO: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Hyundai NEXO carries over with no major changes. The main update is a small set of convenience features added to the Blue and Limited trims.
About the 2020 Hyundai NEXO
1st generation NEXO, introduced for 2019 in the U.S.; 2020 is the second model year with no refresh.
Hyundai positioned the NEXO as a zero-emission SUV that blends hydrogen refueling speed with everyday crossover usefulness. In Hyundai’s own launch messaging, it was the brand’s technology showcase for fuel-cell power, long driving range, advanced driver-assist features, and roomy cargo space. Versus the fuel-cell sedans sold at the time, the NEXO’s big draw was getting SUV practicality and quick refueling without tailpipe emissions beyond water vapor.
The Blue is the efficiency-focused NEXO, with an EPA-estimated 380-mile range, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, and a broad driver-assist suite. The Limited emphasizes comfort and parking help with a wide sunroof, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, camera-based blind-spot views, a 360-degree camera, and remote self-parking.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Blue trim gains rear privacy glass. There is no broader exterior redesign.
Tech
The Blue adds a one-touch front passenger window, while the Limited adds rain-sensing windshield wipers.
2020 Hyundai NEXO specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hydrogen | Hydrogen |
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 161 hp |
| Torque | 291 lb-ft | 291 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 56.5 cu-ft | 56.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 380 | 354 |
| MPGe Combined | 61 | 57 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Subwoofer | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Hyundai NEXO Blue compared with the 2019 model?
The 2020 NEXO Blue adds rear privacy glass and a one-touch front passenger window. Its hydrogen powertrain, 161-hp electric motor, and EPA-estimated 380-mile range carry over.
What changed on the 2020 Hyundai NEXO Limited?
The 2020 NEXO Limited adds rain-sensing windshield wipers. Its hydrogen powertrain and major comfort, camera, and parking features otherwise carry over.
Was the 2020 Hyundai NEXO redesigned?
No, the 2020 Hyundai NEXO was not redesigned. It was the second U.S. model year of the first-generation NEXO and received only minor convenience updates.
Did the 2020 Hyundai NEXO get a new powertrain or longer range?
No, the 2020 NEXO keeps the same hydrogen fuel-cell system, 161-hp electric motor, single-speed transmission, and trim-based range figures as the 2019 model.
Is the 2020 Hyundai NEXO a major upgrade over the 2019 model?
No, the 2020 NEXO is not a major upgrade over the 2019 model. The differences are limited to privacy glass and a one-touch passenger window on Blue, plus rain-sensing wipers on Limited.
2020 Hyundai NEXO Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Hyundai NEXO.
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2020 Hyundai NEXO
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