Toyota Mirai: Cheaper, further, and eligible for subsidies
Toyota continues to believe in fuel cell technology for passenger cars and will start production of the second generation of the Toyota Mirai in November 2020. At the same time, production capacities are being increased to 30,000 units per year. The completely newly developed model is expected to bring significant advancements in technology, efficiency, performance, and design. An optimized fuel cell system and three hydrogen tanks with an overall larger volume enable up to 30 percent greater range compared to the previous model, promises the manufacturer. Additionally, the new Mirai is designed to comfortably accommodate five people instead of four, enhancing its everyday usability. The new Mirai also comes with a lower starting price, beginning at 63,900 euros (including 19 percent VAT). This makes the vehicle eligible for the environmental bonus as well as the innovation premium.
Already included in the basic equipment are 19-inch alloy wheels, a JBL sound system with 14 speakers, a multimedia system with navigation and a 12.3-inch display that also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a smart key system, LED headlights, front seat heating, and electrically adjustable front seats. Safety is ensured by the latest generation of the active safety and driver assistance system Toyota Safety Sense. In the next higher equipment level, features such as adaptive bi-LED headlights, a rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA-B), a blind spot monitor (BSM), and a parking assist system (ICS) with four sensors are added, and in the top equipment "Advanced" (73,900 euros), an Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA+).
The model is based on the new modular platform for vehicles with rear-wheel drive, which has been designed for various types of propulsion. It is intended to give the sedan higher body rigidity and a lower vehicle center of gravity, which increases agility and responsiveness. The new Mirai is expected to respond more directly and react more smoothly to accelerator pedal movements, benefiting comfort and agility.
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