Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are gradually attracting global attention due to their excellent fuel economy and environmental protection characteristics. As a leader in this field, Toyota Motor Corporation once again showed the world the company's latest breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology at the launch of the 2024 Toyota Mirai.
The 2024 Toyota Mirai gives people a new expectation and imagination of this car with its new body spray colors and detailed exterior design. It's worth mentioning that Mirai has not only introduced the latest Toyota Safety Sense 30 Driver Assistance Systems – Advanced features such as Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Assist, Pre-Collision System, Blind Spot Monitoring, Mirror Camera, Road Sign Assist and Automatic High Beam provide greater convenience and safety for drivers and increase vehicle sales**.
Toyota Motor Corporation has been developing hydrogen vehicles since 1992 and officially announced the mass production of the mirai in 2014. The all-new 2024 Toyota Mirai has made many improvements and innovations on the basis of the original.
*The Mirai XLE and Mirai Limited models start at $50,190 and $67,155, respectively, an increase of $690 and $1,155, respectively. Despite the improvements, all models are well equipped. The Mirai XLE model is equipped with SoftTex upholstery, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, LED headlamp design, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, and wireless charging for mobile phones. The high-spec version of the Mirai Limited is equipped with luxury features such as three-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting and 20-inch wheels.
Due to the lack of hydrogen refueling facilities, the all-best Toyota Mirai is currently only available for sale in the United States. In order to address consumer concerns about the use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Toyota has offered a new preferential policy - leasing the mirai until March 31, 2024, Toyota will provide free fuel for three years or $15,000 worth of fuel. If the mirai is purchased during this time period, the free fuel period will be extended to six years.
*Toyota Mirai adopts the same fuel cell technology as the domestic Navy SL03. Although the speed of this type of vehicle is not as fast as that of pure electric vehicles, it does not affect the characteristics of hydrogen battery vehicles: environmentally friendly, economical, and long-lasting. Especially in terms of range, the Mirai XLE has a range of more than 402 miles (647 km), which is clearly much better than a pure electric vehicle.
However, there is still room for improvement in China's hydrogen fuel cell vehicle environment. Taking the dark blue SL03 as an example, its maximum speed is only 170km h, and the longest cruising range is only 200 km, which is still a significant gap compared with **mirai.
Although China's hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturing started late, China's development potential in this area should not be underestimated. Many Chinese brands of electric vehicles have been ahead of many foreign brands of the same type in terms of intelligent configuration, so that consumers can enjoy the convenience brought by high technology. It is believed that in the near future, China's hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will definitely go out of their own way and write a new chapter of the legendary story.
*The release of the Toyota Mirai marks a solid step forward for the automotive industry towards hydrogen vehicles. We have reason to hope that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will bring more possibilities and surprises to our daily lives.
Overall, the release of the 2024 Toyota Mirai not only sets a new standard for the hydrogen energy automotive industry, but also declares to the world Toyota's adherence to the concept of environmental protection and the pursuit of technological innovation. As other automakers accelerate their R&D of hydrogen vehicles, it is likely that we will usher in a new era dominated by hydrogen vehicles in the future.