The Toyota Mirai rolls into 2025 with minimal changes and simplified the lineup to just one trim.

Using hydrogen fuel cell technology, the Mirai converts hydrogen to electricity, which is then used to power an electric motor. The motor is connected to the rear wheels, where it sends its 182 horsepower to the ground. Like other cars powered by electric motors, the Mirai is extremely torquey, with 300 foot-pounds available from a dead stop. While 182 horsepower is adequate for a car of this size, all that torque makes it feel quite sporty off the line. The EPA fuel economy is rated at 76/71/74 for city/highway/combined with an estimated range of whopping 402 miles.

The Mirai has less interior volume than Toyota's midsize Camry, but it has got plenty of upscale features that are standard. The driver seat is an 8-way power adjustable and heated unit, while the 14-speaker stereo is made by JBL. Navigation is included and displayed through a large 12.3-inch touchscreen housed in the dashboard. A smaller screen sits below, housing the controls for climate control. Other features include a SofTex leatherette, leather steering wheel, LED headlamps with an auto high beam feature, LED daytime running lights, dynamic radar-guided cruise control, rear parking sensors, touch sensors on the door handles, 19-inch wheels and heated outside power mirrors. The XLE trim also features a wireless charging pad, ambient lighting, separate controls for the climate control system, adaptive cruise control, surround view cameras, and automated parking sensors.

Toyota is taking safety seriously in the Mirai, particularly because of its relatively new and seldom-utilized fuel source. More common safety features, such as airbags, traction control, stability control and anti-lock brakes are all present. However, Toyota has gone the extra mile by including a blind spot monitoring system, a Pre-Collision System, a lane departure alert, and Safety Connect, which will automatically call for help in an emergency. The hydrogen tanks are specially reinforced with carbon fiber and polymer linings built in a 3-layer structure. The tanks also include leak detection sensors and safety shutoff valves for an extra dose of safety.

The Mirai offers something unique in the marketplace to get the best of all worlds between hybrids and pure electric vehicles. While hybrids are easy to refuel, they still pollute when they burn gasoline. And while electric vehicles do away with this pollution, they are time-consuming to refuel - often taking several hours. The Mirai, on the other hand, takes about five minutes to refuel and the hydrogen drivetrain's only waste product is water vapor. Toyota has simplified its lineup by introducing the 2025 Mirai exclusively in a single XLE trim, preserving the essential allure of its distinctive sedan. As one of the very few hydrogen-fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) on the market, it embodies Toyota's commitment to the future of zero-emission.

Hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain; zero emissions; impressive range; premium interior; dramatic styling; quick refueling