The Hyundai Nexo, which is presently part of a government-backed hydrogen mobility trial in India, received a five-star rating in the most recent Euro NCAP crash tests. Under one of the most stringent safety assessment processes, the hydrogen fuel cell SUV performed admirably in both occupant protection and active safety areas.
In its 2025 specification, the Nexo weighed 1,910kg and scored 90% for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 85% for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 76% for Vulnerable Road Users (VRU), and 80% for Safety Assist.
Adult occupant protection.
In adult occupant protection, the Nexo received 36.3 points out of 40. Frontal impact tests yielded a rating of 14.13 out of 16, while side impact protection scored 15 out of 16. The SUV received a perfect 4 out of 4 rating in rear impact tests. It received a three-out-of-four rating for rescue and extrication, thanks to safety features such as enhanced eCall, multi-collision braking, a rescue sheet for emergency personnel, and a submersion detection system.
Hyundai Nexo received 42 points out of 49 for child occupant protection.
The Nexo received 42 points out of 49 for child occupant protection, resulting in an 85 percent score. Euro NCAP evaluated six and ten-year-old child dummies. The SUV received full scores in both frontal and side impact testing, with all key body sections rated ‘good’.
Child safety measures and CRS installations
While the Nexo includes ISOFIX mounts, i-Size compatibility, and a top tether, it only received 6 out of 13 points for child safety features, missing out on systems like an integrated child restraint system and child presence detection. However, child seat installation was well evaluated, with the Nexo receiving a perfect 12 out of 12 points for the ease of adding compatible CRS.
Vulnerable road users (VRU
The Nexo received a 76% rating in the category of vulnerable road users. Its autonomous emergency braking technology was effective for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. The SUV also has an active bonnet that deploys following a crash to lessen injury severity, and related testing were performed with this feature activated.
Providing safety assistance
The Nexo received 14.4 out of 20 points in Safety Assist, which equates to 80 percent. Its ADAS package, which includes AEB, lane-keeping assist, speed assistance, and driver drowsiness monitoring, fulfilled Euro NCAP performance criteria.
The Hyundai Nexo, which is powered by a 201 horsepower hydrogen fuel cell system, promises a driving range of up to 826 kilometers. Despite its excellent safety record, the prospects for a full-scale India launch are uncertain beyond the current pilot program.
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