NEWPORT COAST, Calif.,
Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Beauty,
technology and a hint of the future come together in Toyota's new
flagship sedan, the all-new 2021 Mirai. The 2016-2020 Mirai was the
first production fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) offered for sale
to retail customers in North
America. Now, for 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai
as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury FCEV with striking
design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance
and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.
![For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury FCEV with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury FCEV with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1386593/Toyota_2021_Mirai_Limited_Hydro_Blue_007_2.jpg)
The model name, which means future in Japanese, is wholly
appropriate, as the 2021 Mirai is powered by the latest evolution
of the brand's advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)
powertrain. The new Mirai is one part of an electrification
strategy that also includes Toyota's current and future hybrids and
upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Toyota put the auto
industry on the road to modern electrification in 1997 with the
first Prius hybrid and today remains the global leader in
gas/electric hybrid sales.
Built on the rear-wheel drive GA-L platform that also underpins
the larger Lexus LS sedan, the 2021 Toyota Mirai makes a major
design departure from the front-wheel drive first-generation
version. The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder
stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels.
A more powerful fuel cell system provides a more engaging
driving experience than its pioneering forerunner. The rear-wheel
drive layout and four-wheel independent suspension deliver a true
sports-luxury sedan driving feel, with greater handling agility
than before, yet also with a more comfortable ride. The RWD layout
also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated
range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30 percent increase over
the first-generation Mirai.
The new Mirai's clean, modern profile was inspired by coupes,
yet the new design is also more practical than before. Improved use
of space enables a five-seat cabin versus the four-seat layout in
the first-generation Mirai. The new Mirai's interior matches the
elegant tone of the exterior.
The 2021 Mirai features more advanced user and safety tech,
including Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. This latest generation of
Toyota's driver-assist technology suite includes Full Speed Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control, automatic emergency braking, and Lane Keep
Assist. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic
Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai.
Electrifying Design, Slippery Aero
The switch to a rear-wheel drive platform delivers a "twofer" in
the 2021 Mirai. The new layout facilitates the coupe-like
proportions and bolder stance. At the same time, the new platform
allowed for a roomier cabin with more usable space on the inside
and in the trunk. The result is neither "form follows function" nor
the opposite; it is perhaps better described as "form marries
function," and it's a beautiful marriage, indeed.
The 2021 Mirai conveys a sense of motion with a classic GT car
stance (long-hood, sweeping roofline, short rear deck), rendered in
a practical four-door sedan package. The cabin silhouette flows
rearward with flush, smooth side surfaces, accented by a dynamic
sculpted rocker area with a kickup near the rear wheel.
The body tapers to the rear and blends into an integrated rear
spoiler. The effect is that of a single metal form sculpted into a
bold shape. The Limited grade is equipped with an exclusive
dual-panel panorama roof, which features fixed glass panels and a
power sunshade.
The 2021 Mirai will be offered in five exterior colors: Black,
Oxygen White, Supersonic Red, Hydro Blue, and Heavy Metal. Hydro
Blue, exclusive to the Limited grade, is created with primer,
silver base, clear, blue clear, and final clear layers.
The "function" aspect of Mirai manifests in a larger body with
more passenger room. Wheelbase, height, length and width are all
increased over the first-generation Mirai. Weight increases by just
176 lbs., yet weight distribution improves to near 50:50, and the
center of gravity is lower to significantly enhance handling
agility.
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2021 Mirai (XLE
grade)
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2016-2020
Mirai
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Change for 2021
model
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Wheelbase
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114.9 in.
(2920mm)
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109.4 in.
(2780mm)
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+5.5 in.
(+140mm)
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Length
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4975mm (195.8
in.)
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192.5 in.
(4890mm)
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+3.3 in.
(+85mm)
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Width
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74.2 in.
(1885mm)
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71.4 in.
(1815mm)
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+2.7 in.
(+70mm)
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Height
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57.9 in.
(1470mm)
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60.4 in.
(1535mm)
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-2.5 in.
(-65mm)
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Seating
capacity
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5
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4
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+1
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Curb
weight
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4,255 lbs.
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4,079 lbs.
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+176 lbs.
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Weight
distribution
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50:50
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58:42
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Improved agility and
handling
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Sleek Details
The 2021 Mirai introduces a new lighting signature for a Toyota
sedan, with long, narrow headlights that sweep rearward into the
fenders. Both grades are equipped with auto-leveling bi-beam LED
headlights, multi-LED front and rear turn signal indicators,
Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and clearance lights. The LED side
marker lamps are etched with the Mirai logo.
At the rear, a thin LED taillight panel spans the car's width,
tapered in the center, and creates a unique nighttime signature
with three distinct gradation lines. Color-keyed heated
power-folding outside mirrors feature turn signal indicators,
defrosters, blind spot warning, and puddle lights.
As much as the new Mirai design catches the eye and tugs at the
heart, it is bound to cheat … the wind, that is. The super-low 0.29
coefficient of drag owes not only to the body's shape, but also to
details such as optimized airflow through the wheel wells, a flat
full undercover, aero stabilizing fins at the front edge of the
side windows and windshield wipers that retract to a lower position
when not in use.
The wipers show the kind of detail Toyota infused to raise
comfort and convenience to a higher level in the Mirai. They
feature direct-spray washer fluid arms, and, when in use, operate
more quietly thanks to slower speed at the reversing point.
The Mirai XLE grade rides on standard 19-inch five-twin-spoke
aerodynamic wheels, with the Limited grade distinguished by black
machined-finished versions. The Limited also offers optional
20-inch Super Chrome alloy wheels.
Flagship Accommodations
The Mirai's clean, modern layout is infused with a hint of
luxury. The cabin embraces occupants in comfort and understated
elegance while making cutting-edge multimedia tech easily
accessible.
The concept starts with more interior room than the first-gen
Mirai, with clever design that further heightens the feeling of
spaciousness. The dash panel appears as a single sculptural form,
seamlessly integrating all controls, displays and ventilation. The
dash is nearly 3 inches wider than in the first-gen Mirai and is
also angled more steeply (28.4 degrees vs. 32.7 degrees), enhancing
the feeling of spaciousness.
As on Toyota's GR Supra sports car, the Mirai's dash design
flows into the door panels to wrap the driver and passenger, and
the driver section is further defined by a console that's more
enclosing on that side. The console armrest is a significant 3.7
in. wider and 2.3 in. longer than in the first Mirai.
The feeling of luxury comes through in the choice of materials.
Major portions of the dash, as well as the console armrest, are
wrapped in SofTex synthetic leather. A seamless punched-metal panel
resembling a speaker grille runs atop the dash, concealing the
audio speakers and creating a sophisticated textural design
element. This motif is repeated on the rear package shelf, as
well.
Elegant copper-color or satin chrome metal trim outlines the
console and then rises to follow the edge of the SoftTex dash
covering. With copper trim, the upholstery stitching is beige; with
satin chrome trim, it's gray. The climate control outlet vents
blend into a thin horizontal trim panel running just beneath the
metal trim line.
Two rows of switches, one below the center display and another
within the dash trim below that, are zoned by function.
Three-dimensional steps give the steering wheel switches a
high-quality feel.
Comfort and Tech: Above and Beyond
The Mirai combines exacting craftsmanship and high tech to give
the Mirai comfort that's above the ordinary. Starting with what's
"above," the headliner is hardly conventional. An infrared
reflective layer on the roof-facing surface blocks that part of the
spectrum to help reduce heat buildup inside the cabin, resulting in
reduced electrical load on the air conditioning system. Also within
the headliner, a layer of Thinsulate™ also helps to block heat as
well as provide additional sound damping. The side windows are
UV-Protected and water-repellent.
The Mirai XLE grade features SoftTex upholstery and heated,
power-adjustable front seats (8-way for driver, 4-way for
passenger). The Limited steps up to perforated SoftTex-trimmed
heated and ventilated front and rear seats, including an 8-way
power front passenger seat.
The Limited interior is available in dramatic two-tone color
schemes: white and brown or black. LED ambient lighting includes
eight driver-selectable colors and blue footwell illumination. A
standard digital rear view mirror with a HomeLink® transmitter in
the Limited can be switched from conventional to digital modes. The
latter relays an expansive camera view from behind the vehicle and
can also brighten the nighttime image.
For rear seat passengers in the Limited, digital touch switches
on the rear of the center console operate the audio and climate
controls and the panorama roof's power sunshade. The Limited
features manual sunshades for the side windows and a power shade
for the rear window.
Dual Digital Displays
The Mirai XLE and Limited both employ an 8-inch color TFT LCD
digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia
display. Within the 8-inch gauge cluster, a 4.2-in.
multi-information display includes an ECO drive indicator that
helps the driver to maximize fuel efficiency by providing
acceleration guidance and assigning a score on economical driving.
Hydrogen fuel level and remaining range are always shown.
The 12.3-inch display provides easy access for the driver or
front passenger, and the multimedia, climate control, and
navigation content can be toggled from left and right. Both model
grades come standard with a Dynamic Navigation three-year free
trial and Premium Audio playing through 14 JBL® speakers, including
subwoofer. The system features the latest in-demand connectivity
tech, including Bluetooth® wireless technology, Android Auto™,
Apple CarPlay®, Amazon Alexa compatibility and SiriusXM® with
3-month All Access trial.
The 12.3-inch display also relays imagery from the Bird's Eye
View Camera with Perimeter Scan, Overhead 360-Degree View in drive
and reverse, and Curb View (standard on Limited and available for
XLE).
FCEV: Making Electricity from Hydrogen
Even those familiar with EVs may still be unacquainted with
FCEVs. The easiest way to understand an FCEV is that it is a
"plug-less" electric vehicle. There's no need to charge the
battery, which can take several hours in an EV even with fast
charging. Instead, the FCEV driver simply fills the tank with
hydrogen in about five minutes, just as millions of drivers do
every day with gas vehicles.
With an FCEV, the fuel is non-toxic, compressed hydrogen gas
rather than liquid gasoline. As it did with the first-generation
Mirai, Toyota will include up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen.
An FCEV generates its own electricity onboard from hydrogen,
with water as the only emission. A fuel cell "stack" combines the
stored hydrogen with oxygen from the air, and a chemical reaction
that produces electric current, and water, which drops out of a
hidden vent pipe beneath the car.
The fuel cell is composed of an anode, a cathode, and an
electrolyte membrane. Hydrogen is passed through the anode, and
oxygen through the cathode. The hydrogen molecules are split into
electrons and protons. As protons pass through the electrolyte
membrane, electrons go through a circuit, generating an electric
current. At the cathode, the protons, electrons, and oxygen combine
to produce water molecules. There are no other byproducts.
The excess electricity generated by the Mirai's fuel cell and by
regenerative braking is stored in a lithium-ion battery. As a
result, pressing the accelerator pedal yields immediate flow of
electric power jointly from the fuel cell and battery to the
rear-mounted AC synchronous electric motor, which drives the rear
wheels through a fixed gear ratio.
Smaller, Lighter, More Powerful
The second-gen Mirai features a more highly evolved FC system.
Still 650v as in the first Mirai, the next-generation fuel cell
stack is about 20 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than the
previous stack, and so fits easily under the hood. The new, smaller
stack allowed the switch to rear-wheel drive. In comparison, the
first-gen Mirai was FWD, and the larger stack was placed under a
raised section of the passenger compartment floor.
A compact, lightweight power control unit is now integrated with
the FC stack case, further reducing overall system size. Relocating
the air intake manifold and optimizing the gas channel separator
electrodes and seals has resulted in a 12-percent increase in power
output over the first-gen stack (128kw, up from 114kw). That
translates to 182 hp and 221 lb-ft. of torque vs. 151 hp and 247
lb-ft for the first-gen Mirai.
In the 2021 Mirai, a lithium-ion battery is smaller and lighter
(98.3 lb. vs. 103.4 lb.) and has higher capacity than the nickel
metal-hydride battery used in the first-gen model (310.8v and 4.0
Ah, compared to 244.8v and 6.5 Ah in the earlier car). The more
compact battery package fits between the rear seat and trunk, and
the trunk can carry 2-3 golf bags. Cooling air for the battery is
silently pulled in from the cabin.
In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three
10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted
longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted
transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery.
The three tanks together hold about 11 pounds of hydrogen.
Electric "Supercharger"
There's no combustion in an FCEV, of course, but there is a kind
of air supercharger. An electric air compressor pressurizes the
intake air, and a water-cooled intercooler reduces the temperature
of the compressed air before it enters the FC stack. A water-cooled
oil cooler integrated with the air compressor helps to provide
reliability.
The intake system is designed to mitigate noise, which will be
virtually unnoticeable to occupants. The inlet design and
sound-absorbing material in the air cleaner prevent air column
resonance. By necessity, the intake air for the fuel cell must be
purified; the electret air cleaner element captures ultra-fine
particles (PM 2.5), and a charcoal filter removes chemical
substances. The resulting air released from the system is cleaner
than the intake air.
Driving the Mirai
Driving the Toyota Mirai is like driving a Toyota Hybrid –
meaning a thoroughly "normal" experience. Get in, buckle up, push
the Start button, and the Mirai is ready to drive immediately.
Shift the gear selector into D, and off you go. While the 2021
Mirai will initially be offered only in California, it is fully optimized for cold
weather operation; the FC system has been tested in extremely cold
conditions and can start at an outside temperature as low as
-22°F.
Operation of the FC system and battery is seamless. Normal
initial acceleration uses battery energy, like a battery EV would.
After initial acceleration, it smoothly transitions to FC+EV
operation, and then fully to FC power to the EV drivetrain when
cruising. As a result, the driver feels a natural, linear response
to the accelerator.
Like a Toyota hybrid vehicle, the FC also sends electricity to
be stored in the battery, and the battery is also charged by the
motor-generator during deceleration. Direct current from the
battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the
FC air compressor and the electric drive motor. In the 2021 Mirai,
a second DC/DC converter augments the main DC/DC converter to
respond to the auxiliary load increase.
The Mirai provides excellent everyday driving performance, for
example accelerating from 25 mph to 45 mph in 2.8 seconds. The
driver can tailor the driving feel via the Drive Mode Select
switch, which offers ECO, NORMAL and SPORT modes. NORMAL provides
an excellent balance between driving performance and fuel
efficiency. Selecting ECO mode prioritizes efficiency by optimizing
air conditioning operation, while SPORT mode quickens accelerator
response and tightens steering feel for a more dynamic driving
experience.
As on Toyota Hybrids, Predictive Efficient Drive can learn
repeatedly traveled routes to optimize charging and discharging of
the battery to help maximize fuel economy and driving range.
Luxury Car Chassis
To make the second-generation Mirai its new sedan flagship,
Toyota based it on the GA-L platform also used for the Lexus LS
sedan. (The LS uses a larger version of the platform.) The change
to rear-wheel drive and resulting new layout for the FC system and
EV powertrain yield a near 50:50 weight distribution, versus 58:42
for the front-wheel drive first-gen Mirai.
The high-strength platform provides the foundation for superb
handling agility and an exceptionally smooth, quiet ride. Laser
screw welding and adhesive structure bonding, proven on many other
Toyota and Lexus models, are among the construction techniques used
to give the Mirai a truly premium feel on the road.
The suspension is completely new and fully befitting a flagship
luxury-sport sedan. Sophisticated multilink suspension replaces
strut-type front suspension and beam axle rear suspension used for
the first-gen Mirai. Suspension geometry and stiffness provide
highly responsive, direct-feeling steering. The result is a much
higher level of handling precision, giving the second-gen Mirai a
distinctly sporting feel to match its future-looking
powertrain.
Active Cornering Assist engages the stability control to reduce
understeer in certain cornering situations. Hill Start Assist
Control, standard for both grades, allows smoother, safe takeoffs
from stops on hills.
Electric power steering delivers quick response, with a tight
38.6-ft. turning circle for easy maneuverability. Both the XLE and
Limited grades are equipped with 19 x 8-inch alloy wheels and
235/55R19 all-season tires. The Limited in addition offers optional
20 x 8.5-inch turbine-style Super Chrome alloy wheels with
245/45ZR20 tires.
Mirai Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ equips the 2021 Mirai to help avoid
collisions or mitigate their impact. Also featured on other 2021
Toyotas, including the Camry and Highlander, TSS 2.5+ is the next
phase in Toyota's evolution of active safety systems. A number of
functions that are part of the Toyota Safety Sense have been
enhanced.
For starters, the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
(PCS w/PD), features multiple enhancements. By enhancing the system
capabilities, it is now possible for the system to help detect not
only the vehicle ahead but also a preceding bicyclist in daytime
and even a preceding pedestrian in low-light conditions. TSS 2.5+
also enhances the PCS w/PD system with intersection support. At
intersections, the system may detect an oncoming vehicle or
pedestrian when performing a left-hand turn and may provide
audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions.
Additional PCS functions include emergency steering assist, which
is designed to stabilize the driver's emergency steering maneuvers
within their lane while avoiding a preceding pedestrian, bicyclist
or vehicle.
Each Mirai comes equipped with Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC), which can activate the feature above 30 mph, have a
system designed to perform vehicle-to-vehicle distance controls
down to 0 mph and resume from a stop. DRCC also includes a new
feature that allows for smoother overtaking of slower vehicles. If
traveling behind a vehicle traveling slower than the preset speed,
once the driver engages the turn signal and initiates steering
input the system will provide an initial increase in acceleration
in preparation for changing lanes; after changing lanes, the
vehicle will continue acceleration until it reaches the preset
driving speed.
Lane Departure Alert is designed to help notify the driver via
steering wheel vibrations or audible alert if it senses the vehicle
is leaving the lane without engaging a turn signal. When DRCC is
set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) is designed to assist
the driver by providing a slight steering force to help center the
vehicle in its lane using visible lane markers or a preceding
vehicle.
Additional TSS 2.5+ features include Automatic High Beams, which
detects preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switches
between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist (RSA),
which is designed to recognize certain road sign information using
a forward-facing camera and display them on the multi-information
display (MID). With DRCC engaged and activated, RSA can also adjust
speed up to the posted speed limit if driving slower or down to the
posted speed limit if driving faster than posted.
In addition to the TSS 2.5+ system, to help Mirai drivers change
lanes with confidence, Blind Spot Monitor is designed to help
detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the
adjacent lanes. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) can offer added
peace of mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either
side while backing out and alerting you with a visual and audible
warning.
Two-Grade Model Strategy
Toyota will offer the 2021 Mirai in two grades, XLE and Limited,
rather than only a top-of-line mono-spec version as with the
first-generation model. The new strategy will make the Mirai
accessible to a wider market.
The Mirai XLE comes well equipped with standard SofTex-trimmed
seating featuring heated, 8-way power driver and 4-way power
passenger seats; dual-zone automatic climate control with remote
feature; Smart Key System remote keyless entry system with
trunk-release, panic button and remote illuminated entry;
auto-leveling LED headlamps; LED front interior reading lights;
Toyota Premium Multimedia system with navigation and 14 JBL
speakers; Qi wireless charger; power tilt/telescoping steering
wheel; auto-dimming rearview mirror, and electronic parking
brake.
Connected Services include Safety Connect® with 1-year trial;
Service Connect with 10-year trial; Remote Connect with 1-year
trial; Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial, and
Destination Assist with 1-year trial. (See
toyota.com/connected-services and toyota.com/audio-multimedia for
details.)
As an option, the XLE offers the Advanced Technology Package
that includes Bird's Eye View Camera, Front and Rear Parking Assist
with Automated Braking, and Front Seat Foot Illumination.
The Mirai Limited grade makes those features standard, along
with ventilated front seats, heated rear seating, three-zone
automatic climate control (two-zone in front, one-zone in rear with
separate digital control panel), ambient lighting, and a panorama
roof.
Mirai Pricing
The 2021 Mirai will roll into dealers with more grades, more
options and a lower starting MSRP. The Mirai XLE grade has a
starting MSRP of $49,500, which is
$9,050 less than the starting MSRP of
the outgoing 2020 Mirai. An Advanced Technology Package, which
includes Bird's Eye View camera, front and rear Parking Assist with
Automated Braking and front seat foot illumination, can be added to
the XLE for $1,410.
The Limited grade has a starting MSRP of $66,000, with optional 20" Super Chrome Alloy
wheels available for an additional $1,120. Both the XLE and Limited grades have a
Special Color price of $425 for
Oxygen White, Heavy Metal, Supersonic Red and Hydro Blue (Limited
only).
Mirai XLE grade will have a starting lease price of $499 a month, while the Limited grade lease
pricing starts at $549 a month.
Special launch incentives will be available when this
next-generation Mirai first goes on sale, including special finance
rates, retail cash back and launch cash back.
Each Mirai comes with up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen. Extended
ToyotaCare, good for three years or 35,000 miles, will come
standard with each Mirai. Other owner benefits include roadside
assistance for three years (unlimited miles), an
eight-year/100,000-mile FCEV warranty on key fuel cell electric
vehicle components, a complimentary rental experience for up to 21
days during the first three years of ownership, and much more.
Toyota's Fuel Cell Future
Toyota, projects that fuel cell electric technology will one day
be as common as the company's hybrid electric technology.
Fuel cell technology pre-dates the automobile by half a century.
In 1838, a Welsh physicist combined hydrogen and oxygen in the
presence of an electrolyte and produced an electric current, though
not enough to be useful. By the 1960s, the technology was being
used in America's Gemini and Apollo spacecraft, where it provided
crews with both electricity and water from stored hydrogen and
oxygen.
Fuel cells had been studied for the automotive sector, but the
technology only recently became practical and cost-effective.
Toyota began its fuel cell development around the same time as its
original Prius nearly 25 years ago, and the Mirai shares technology
from the company's hybrid program.
Toyota developed the solid-polymer electrolyte fuel cells used
in the first- and second-generation Mirai models. To help foster
FCEV proliferation, the company has released over 5000 of its
patents, royalty-free.
Toyota remains committed to fuel cell technology as a powertrain
for the future. It is a scalable technology that can be made small
enough to power a phone or large enough to power a building, or
anything in between. For example, Toyota recently installed fuel
cell powertrains in a fleet of Kenworth class-8 semi-trucks that
are rated for a maximum 80,000-pound load. These big rigs are
currently used for moving freight in and around the Ports of
Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.
More FCEVs will be entering the market over the next few years,
as the cost, size and weight of fuel cell systems are reduced and
the fueling infrastructure grows.
Ample Domestic Fuel Supply
Hydrogen can be produced from a variety of domestic resources.
The goal of the Hydrogen Council, for which Toyota is a founding
member, is to use decarbonized hydrogen for transportation such as
that produced from bio-resources or renewable electricity via
electrolysis by 2030. As of November
2020, the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data
Center indicated 43 hydrogen fueling stations open in California, plus one in Hawaii. Toyota has joined with other
manufacturers, as well as local governments, to help expand the
number of hydrogen fueling stations that are built each year and to
expand the market.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly
employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed
world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30
million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including
our joint venture in Alabama that
is scheduled to begin production in 2021.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in
STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual
education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an
immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S.
manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free
STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips
and more. For more information about Toyota,
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