2021 Toyota Mirai review

What We Like

Greater range than most EVs: As an alternative fuel vehicle, comparing the Mirai to electric vehicles seems inevitable. On paper, it shows real potential, with an EPA-estimated 357 miles in the Limited trim and an impressive estimated 402 miles for the XLE.

In the real world, you should get closer to 300 miles from the Limited, which is still a solid distance.

Numerous driver-assist features: The new Mirai goes big with technology and that also carries over to keeping you and your passengers secure. Toyota’s suite of driver-assist tech is standard on all models and includes frontal collision mitigation, lane keeping assistance, blind-spot warning, and adaptive cruise control. A surround-view monitor and parking sensors are available on the base model and standard on the Limited trim.

Comfortable ride quality: It’s not widely known, but the new Mirai shares some parts with the flagship Lexus LS sedan. This blesses it with an unusually smooth ride quality that rivals much more expensive luxury vehicles. You probably won’t feel most imperfections in the road, and larger bumps are smoothed over with barely an acknowledgment.

What Needs Improvement

Hydrogen infrastructure: Hydrogen packs a lot of energy into a small space, but actually getting it into the Mirai can pose some challenges. First of all, hydrogen stations are hard to find, and if you’re lucky enough to locate one, there’s a decent chance it may be out of fuel or out of order. The refueling process can also be intimidating for some as the nozzles are heavy, awkward to attach, and get freezing cold during the process.