We now have a clear idea of when Toyota Mirai will
arrive. Japanese publication Best Car Web understands the car will be
officially unveiled in production guise in October or November before hitting
the local market in early 2021. While it remains unclear which international
markets the new Mirai will be available in, it is claimed it will start at
roughly 8 million yen (US$ 74,500).
Very few changes are expected to be made
for the road-going model compared to the pre-production prototype of last
year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Consequently, the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle will be
significantly longer, wider, and lower than the outgoing model, at 4,973 mm, 1,885 mm, and 1,468 mm, respectively.
It will also boast a generous wheelbase of 2,918 mm.
The outgoing Toyota Mirai has long been
the ugly duckling of the automaker’s range but that’s no longer the case with
the new model. In fact, the sleek overall looks are more akin to a luxurious
sedan from Lexus. If shoppers were put off buying the previous Mirai due to its
looks, they should have no such issues with this new one.
The drastic modifications continue in the
cabin where there is an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch
infotainment system and an attracting dashboard design. There are also a host
of bronze accents, a wireless smartphone charger, and a 14-speaker JBL audio
system. Toyota has yet to announce technical specifications for the 2021 Mirai.
