The 2021 Toyota Mirai wasn’t slated to be unveiled until December, but initial reviews are already coming in. Starting with the latter, the 2021 Mirai reportedly features three hydrogen storage tanks that allow for a range of 850 km in Japan. That’s an increase of approximately 30% and this is important as hydrogen refueling stations are few and far between.
Besides being able to travel farther than
its predecessor, the car also features a more powerful electric motor that
develops 180 hp and 300 Nm of torque. This
reportedly enables the car to hit a top speed of up to 175 km/h.
Like the concept, the production Mirai is
rear-wheel drive and reportedly rides on the same platform that underpins the
Crown and Lexus LS. The model is also slated to have a 50:50 weight
distribution which should make it more fun to drive.
While the company is staying tight-lipped,
Toyota USA confirmed the model is coming in “late December in Hydro Blue,
Oxygen White, Heavy Metal, Supersonic Red and Black!” They also released a
handful of images showing the car will be available in XLE and Limited trims.
On the styling front, there isn’t much to
report as the production model appears virtually identical to last year’s
thinly veiled concept. That’s a good thing as the 2021 Mirai is far more
attractive than its predecessor and looks like a proper luxury sedan rather
than a mutated Prius.
The upscale design continues in the cabin
and it too closely resembles the concept. As a result, it features a digital
instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment system. We can also see leather
seats, gloss black trim and bronze accents. Other highlights include a digital
rearview mirror, a panoramic sunroof and a roomier rear seat with climate
controls on the armrest.
