The hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai has entered the market in Japan, so let’s see what it is all about.
The new generation uses the TNGA GA-L platform of the Lexus LC and LS and therefore comes with the drive on the rear axle. It is 4,975 mm (16.32 feet) long, 1,885 mm (6.18 feet) wide and 1,470 mm (4.82 ft.) tall with 2,920 mm (9.58 ft.) between the axles, making it 70 mm (2.73 inches) wider than the predecessor with 140 mm (5.46 inches) more wheelbase. The two individual rear seats are gone, replaced with a bank for three.
Buyers in Japan can choose between two specs: G and Z. Both take advantage of the Toyota Safety Sense package with its pedestrian detection and driver drowsiness alert features. The dashboard is digital, and the touch-enabled infotainment display measures 12.3 inches across. Parking assistance and autopilot are also included.
he powertrain combines a fuel cell motor and an electric motor rated at 174 PS (172 hp / 128 kW), a healthy 22 PS (22 hp / 16 kW) improvement over the original. An added 1kg hydrogen tank expands the fuel storage to 5.6 kilograms (12.34 lbs), translating into 850 km (528 miles) of range instead of the 650 km (404 miles) from before.
The first-gen Mirai had been around for six years and sold around 10,000 units worldwide, including over 6,000 in the States and around 3,500 in Japan.