Japan Mobility Show 2025: Hyundai
- Hyundai will probably differ somewhat from the other carmakers and showcase its hydrogen-powered SUV, the new Nexo. This was already unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show in April and could actually find a small niche market in Japan, as Toyota's Mirai and Crown hydrogen models are both sedans. At 4.75 meters, it is about 8 cm longer than its predecessor. Technically speaking, the Nexo features a next-generation fuel cell that develops up to 110 kW (94 kW net), combined with a 2.64 kWh high-voltage battery that delivers 80 kW. The assembly delivers a 150 kW (350 Nm) electric motor mounted at the front. The target range exceeds 700 kilometers according to the Korean cycle, thanks to a slightly increased hydrogen storage capacity of 6.69 kg, distributed across three tanks of 54.2 liters each under 700 bar pressure. From 2018 to 2024, around 40,400 Nexos were built at the Korean plant in Ulsan. In Europe, this model has not yet been able to establish itself, with only 92 sales in the same period.
- Hyundai will also be presenting the new Ioniq 5. This sedan will be equipped with an 84 kWh battery, and the fully electric front-wheel drive motor will be able to drive both the front and rear wheels simultaneously when needed. According to the Korean cycle, the range is up to 703 km. The vehicle is based on the E-GMP platform. The carmaker emphasizes that sustainable materials were used in the new Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 has sold around 6,100 units in Europe since its introduction in 2021. From 2021 to 2024, the plant in Ulsan produced around 363,700 units. In 2024, plants in India and the US were added, but with marginal production.
- Hyundai will also introduce the Inster Kreuz, a version of the fully electric Inster SUV designed as an off-road vehicle. However, based on the first images, the interior still looks very much like a city vehicle. In the first nine months of 2025, the Inster sold around 240 units in Europe. It is manufactured at the Ulsan plant in Korea.