TOYOTA 2021
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Hydrogen-powered cars are a small sub-niche among the niche of electric vehicles and the 2021 Toyota Mirai is the most stylish of the bunch. The Mirai—and its rivals, the Honda Clarity and the Hyundai Nexo—are powered by a fuel cell that creates electricity for its onboard electric motor by producing a chemical reaction that strips the hydrogen of its electrons. Water vapor is all that comes out of the Mirai's tailpipe and unlike a plug-in electric vehicle, the Mirai can be juiced with a tank of hydrogen in just a few minutes. In between fill-ups, the Mirai delivers a premium experience, plenty of styles, and a comfortable ride.
The new Mirai is a much nicer car than the outgoing model, with more range, more luxury, a lower price, and way more attractive styling. The 2021 Toyota Mirai is available in XLE and Limited trim levels, and we opted for the lesser. Why? Both cars share the same hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered electric powertrain, but the XLE offers 402 miles of (theoretical) range versus 357 for the Limited, which Toyota attributes to the latter's additional weight and a more aggressive wheel-and-tire setup. Given the limited availability of hydrogen fuel stations, we figured more range was a good idea.
Also, the $50,495 Mirai XLE is a surprisingly lavish car. Standard equipment includes heated front seats upholstered in buttery-soft faux leather, a 14-speaker JBL stereo, navigation, and a comprehensive safety/driver assistance suite that includes dynamic cruise control and lane-keeping assist. The Limited adds a panoramic roof, rain-sensing wipers, front-seat coolers, rear-seat heaters, a back-seat climate control panel, and a few other odds and ends, but we didn't think it was worth the $16,500 price premium. One thing we will miss is the Limited's optional interior with white seats, dash, and headliner, and copper-colored armrests. The XLE cabin only comes in black, but with children and dogs in many of our households, we suppose that's the smarter choice.