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The new hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai is considerably less expensive than its predecessor (Toyota) Toyota has confirmed the new Toyota Mirai will start at £49,995, a 24 per cent reduction on the old model. This price is for the hydrogen-fuelled car’s entry-level Design trim, which also comes in at £435 per month excluding VAT on business contract hire. The standard specification includes 19-inch silver alloy wheels, satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, heated front seats and Toyota Safety Sense. (Toyota) Upgrade to the Design Plu...

Back to top Where the Mirai really scores is in the marvellous smoothness and quietness of its powertrain. That’s aided by a very pleasant interior, including a 12.3in infotainment touchscreen that features plenty of actual buttons, a quality JBL sound system and a decent head-up display. A filter in the Mirai’s air intake serves as a purifier, capturing SO2, NOx and PM2.5 as they head to the fuel cell stack. A nifty graphic even shows you how much air you’ve purified on your trip to make you feel all green and wholesome Of course, regardless of the styling, ride an...

Verdict Toyota has learned a great deal about fuel cell cars since the first Mirai was released back in 2014 - and it shows. The new model is improved in pretty much every measurable way, and most subjective ones, too. While limited refuelling options, a cramped interior and a high purchase price mean the Mirai won’t be for everyone, it’s a rolling proof of concept that shows hydrogen will play a big part in a zero-emission future - just maybe not for passenger cars. Dare to search out the type of pub monologue given by a person with the confidence only a few drinks can bring, and you’l...