Toyota Mirai 2023 Review

Aug 3, 2023

Toyota Mirai 2023 Review

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have been touted as a potential solution to our transportation woes for years. With the Toyota Mirai, we finally have a production vehicle that is powered by this technology. While the Mirai has a lot of great things going for it, there are also some significant downsides that make it a difficult sell for most consumers.
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0.229 -> Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have been touted as a potential solution to our transportation

4.4 -> woes for years.

5.92 -> With the Toyota Mirai, we finally have a production vehicle that is powered by this technology.

11.22 -> While the Mirai has a lot of great things going for it, there are also some significant

14.98 -> downsides that make it a difficult sell for most consumers.

18.68 -> First off, the Mirai's exterior styling is quite attractive, with graceful rear-wheel-drive

23.099 -> proportions that transfer to balanced driving dynamics.

26.3 -> The suspension tuning is plush, but body control remains tidy for the majority of daily use

31.1 -> cases.

32.1 -> The car offers strong acceleration and ample range, more than you might get with a battery-electric

36.93 -> vehicle.

37.93 -> However, the main issue with the Mirai, and other hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, is the

42.23 -> limited refueling infrastructure.

44.62 -> Unlike electric vehicles, which can be charged at home or at a public charging station, hydrogen

49.5 -> fuel cell vehicles require specialized refueling stations that are few and far between.

54.649 -> This inaccessibility and unreliability of hydrogen filling stations can be a real pain,

59.41 -> especially when there are multiple outages in a given region.

62.8 -> Additionally, funneling tiny hydrogen atoms from one tank to another can prove to be rather

67.34 -> finicky on the filling stations' hardware.

70.04 -> The other major downside to the Mirai is its price.

72.82 -> It has a starting price that is significantly higher than most other midsize sedans, which

77.53 -> makes it difficult to justify for most consumers.

80.67 -> On top of that, the wooden brake pedal feel is less than ideal, and it's not going to

84.79 -> satisfy those looking for sports car handling.

88 -> That being said, there are certainly some benefits to the Mirai.

91.56 -> The fuel cell offers a long-range, and the cabin is hushed and comfortable.

95.85 -> Filling up at the pump is also quick compared to juicing up an EV.

99.45 -> When everything is working right, the experience is rather grand.

103.52 -> In terms of safety, the Mirai earns a five-star overall safety rating from the Euro NCAP,

108.409 -> though it hasn't been rated by the NHTSA or the IIHS.

111.579 -> Toyota equips every Mirai with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, which includes adaptive cruise

116.8 -> control, lane keep assist and lane centering, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beams,

122.34 -> and road sign assistance.

124.05 -> The optional Toyota Teammate package offers hands-free driving similar to other semi-autonomous

128.5 -> systems in the market.

130.39 -> The 2023 Toyota Mirai offers the Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system as standard

135.95 -> equipment, along with a host of other features.

138.39 -> The base XLE trim is the most compelling package, with a more affordable price point, better

142.95 -> efficiency and range, and a generous standard infotainment suite.

146.59 -> Wireless charging, an 8.0-inch digital gauge cluster, power front seats, and a long list

151.81 -> of active safety equipment make the Mirai XLE an attractive option for those interested

156.45 -> in a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.

158.34 -> In conclusion, while the Mirai is a great car, it's not a practical choice for most

162.58 -> drivers due to the limited refueling infrastructure and high price point.

166.56 -> It will likely remain a niche option for those who prioritize environmental friendliness

170.45 -> and unique driving experience over convenience and affordability.

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