2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
This fuel cell version of the Hyundai Tucsoncrossover sport utility is available now with a lease-only price of $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling at select Southern California Hyundai dealers. The dealers are Hardin Hyundai in Anaheim, Tustin Hyundai in Tustin, and Win Hyundai in Carson, with additional dealers to follow.
The Tucson Fuel cell is identical to the ix35 Fuel Cell that Hyundai sells in Europe. It comes in just one well-equipped model that delivers 134 horsepower and 221 pounds-feet of torque by means of a 100-kilowatt -induction-typed electric motor. Power is directed to the front wheels via a single speed transmission.
Hydrogen gas is stored in a 38-gallon tank under the rear cargo bay, and is capable of full refueling in less than 10 minutes according to Hyundai. The automaker says driving range is estimated at 250-300 miles, though a European ix35 was recently driven 434.96 miles on a single tank at an average speed of 47 mph in a mix of city and highway driving.
As for fuel efficiency, the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is rated at 49-mpg equivalent city/51 MPGe highway.
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