Used 2017 Toyota Mirai FCV for sale 

The 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan comes only in a single trim though a plethora of customization options are available. The Hydrogen fuel-cell sedan comes at a price tag of $57,500.

The sedan has a front-wheel-drive system and it is accompanied by a 1-speed automatic direct-drive transmission.

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The 2017 Toyota Mirai houses many premium features such as the noise-reducing windshield, which combined with almost no noise from the electric motor makes it a perfectly quiet car. Additionally, the 2017 Mirai offers intelligent touch controls, LED daytime running headlamps, and 8-way power front seats.

The powertrain of the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan consists of an AC synchronous electric motor, which generates a peak power of 151 hp. Since the vehicle utilizes hydrogen as its fuel, the electricity is produced using a Hydrogen fuel-cell setup.

The torque figure of the Mirai’s motor is 247 lbs.-ft, while the transmission is a single-speed direct-drive unit.

In terms of horsepower, the Clarity surpasses Mirai by almost 23 hp of power. On the other hand, the torque delivery of the Honda Clarity Sedan is lower as compared to the 2017 Toyota Mirai. The maximum power offered by the Tesla Model S is 380 hp along with a maximum torque of 317 lbs.-ft. Both the power and the torque figure of Tesla S are greater than that of Toyota Mirai. However, the Tesla Model S is priced at $68,000, which is nearly $10,500 greater than the price of the 2017 Toyota Mirai.

2017 Toyota Mirai Acceleration

Coming to the acceleration of the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan, it can catch up from 0 to 60 mph in 8.6 sec with the quarter-mile time being 17.1 sec. Electric motors are almost uncanny in their acceleration, which is instantaneous. The Mirai is surprisingly quick and feels well powered as a daily car.

On the other hand, both the competitors of Toyota Mirai are faster than the car. The 0-60 mph time of Honda's Clarity takes 7.7 sec while the Tesla Model S needs just 5.5 seconds for the 0-60 acceleration. In quarter-mile figures, again Tesla is way ahead of its rivals at 10.5 seconds, followed by Clarity and then Mirai.

2017 Toyota Mirai Ride and Handling

Talking about the ride quality of the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan, it has an average ride quality. The car offers a good throttle response at lower speeds, but as the speed moves higher, the response becomes a bit sluggish. The handling of the sedan is decent and precise, though at higher speeds, the lighter steering feels a bit vague. 

However, the comfort level of the sedan is high and thus makes it perfectly suited for longer rides. The sedan is particularly impressive when it comes to maneuvering in tight spaces. The car has active and passive noise canceling, which makes the cabin perfectly silent on the roads.

2017 Toyota Mirai Braking

Talking about the brakes, the front brake employed in the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan has a size of 11.6 inches while the rear one is 11.4 inches. Like most electric vehicles with regenerative braking, the brakes almost feel uncanny when you press them, though they are reliable and usable even in the long run. 

Both the Honda Clarity Sedan and the Tesla Model S have larger brakes as compared to Toyota's Mirai. With a curb weight of 4,075 lbs, the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan is the lightest among its competition. To decelerate from 60 to 0 mph, the Toyota Mirai needs about 126 feet, which is less than the Honda Clarity's 129 feet. However, despite having the largest curb weight of 4,469 lbs, the Tesla Model S has the most efficient brakes with its 60-0 mph deceleration taking only 109 feet.

The fuel efficiency of the Toyota Mirai is estimated to be 66 MPG-e in the city as well as highway conditions. Although when compared to the rivals, the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan offers the least fuel economy, owing to the hydrogen fuel. With a combined MPG-e of 66, Mirai stands last in the competition.

In comparison, the Honda Clarity Sedan has a fuel efficiency of 126 MPG-e on urban roads and 103 MPG-e on highways. The Tesla Model S offers a tad bit lower efficiency at 98 MPG-e in cities and 101 on roads. Even though the combined mileage of Honda Clarity is not available but it will be the best in the segment. 

The 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan is a 4-seater sedan, while both the Honda Clarity and Tesla Model S accommodate 5 passengers including the driver. The interiors are well outfitted and comfortable, though most notable is that it allows only 4 passengers in the cabin. The sedan offers front-row legroom of 42.5 inches, which is lesser than the 42.7 inches legroom offered by the Tesla Model S, but is greater when compared to the 42.2 inches legroom of Honda Clarity.

The headroom of Mirai is 36.8 inches at the rear, which is greater than the Tesla Model S but is slightly lesser than the headroom of 37.1 inches offered by the Honda Clarity Sedan. Overall the seats are almost like captain chairs at the rear, and quite comfortable with enough headroom. Though the legroom might feel a bit lacking in the rear row.

The 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan comes with a futuristic and rather comfortable interior. SofTex Leatherette seat trim can be seen across the interior. The sedan offers keyless ignition along with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel to enhance drivability. Some standout features in the interiors of the Mirai are:

• Steering mounted audio and cruise controls
• Overhead storage console
• 8-way power-adjustable seats
• Premium audio
• Heated steering wheel
• Heating driver and passenger seats
• Multiple airbags for better safety

2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan Infotainment System

The 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan features a multimedia display system, which is powered by Toyota's premium Entune App suite. There are separate display screens in various parts of the dashboard, and all of these are quite intuitive. Users can connect their wireless devices with the multimedia system via Bluetooth. Additionally, the sedan comes with an inbuilt navigation system for better convenience. For displaying the information regarding the vehicle, a multi-information display is provided above the steering column. Some standout features include-

• Toyota Entune App Suite
• Bluetooth
• Navigation System
• Multi-Information Display

2017 Toyota Mirai Cargo Capacity

In front of the car comes a rather capable and spacious boot. Although compared to most other cars on the road, the space it offers is on the lower end. Though you are highly unlikely to drive the car for longer journeys owing to the lack of fueling stations in locations out of California. The boot has enough space for a small getaway for 4.

The Cargo volume of the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan is estimated to be 12.8 ft., which is greater than the 11.8 ft. cargo volume of the Honda Clarity Sedan. The Tesla Model S on the other hand offers a colossal 31.6 cubic feet of storage space in its two trunks. Clearly, Tesla has kept a stronghold on practicality along with comfort and performance.

The design of the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan is very different from other conventional sedans, and whether it looks weird or futuristic and tasteful is completely up to personal taste. Two large air vents at the front corners of the car make it look unique, almost resembling a Catamaran.

The sedan utilizes 17-inches alloy wheels that look eye-catching. Additionally, in the front, the Toyota Mirai gets stylish LED headlamps accompanied by LED DRLs. The LED taillight employed at the rear of the sedan is also quite tastefully placed.

Both the Honda Clarity and Tesla Model S have greater lengths and widths than the Mirai. However, the Toyota Mirai is taller than either car. The ground clearance of Mirai is nearly 5.1 inches, and it has a wheelbase of 109.4 inches. The largest wheelbase among the three cars is that of the Tesla Model S, which measures around 116.5 inches, whereas Honda Clarity's wheelbase of 108.3 inches is the shortest.

Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has rated the car, and the low volume of the car makes it highly unlikely that they will. Toyota has been always impressive when it comes to offering high-standard safety features, and it is maintained equally in the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan as well. The sedan comes with numerous integrated safety features, including 4-wheel anti-lock braking (ABS) system, a post-collision safety system, an emergency braking assist, and stability control. Some standout features in the car are:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Adaptive cruise control
• Parking sensors
• Pre-collision safety system
• Emergency braking assist

2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan vs Honda Clarity Sedan

The Honda Clarity Sedan is priced at about $36,620, which is less than the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan by almost $20,880. In terms of performance, the electric motor employed in the Honda Clarity Sedan delivers a maximum power of 174 hp compared to the 151 hp offered by the Toyota Mirai. Honda's Clarity is better than Mirai when it comes to acceleration and fuel economy. Considering the reliability of Toyotas worldwide, the Mirai seems to be a better proposition, though, in the looks department, the Honda Clarity is most definitely much better.

2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan vs Tesla Model S

Another car lining up with the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan for a head-on competition is the Tesla's Model S. The car has a price tag that exceeds the MSRP of Mirai by quite a margin. But for the extra money, the Model S offers better performance with a maximum power of 380 hp and a maximum torque of 317 lbs.-ft. Additionally, the Tesla Model S has better acceleration, a more efficient braking system, and greater fuel economy compared to the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan. Overall the Tesla is a much better prospect being a fully electric vehicle rather than a fuel-cell car.

One of the major advantages of buying the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan is that it is completely environment-friendly as the only exhaust gas is water vapor. The car also has decent power and fuel economy. To date, there are only 30-40 hydrogen fueling stations in the USA, most of which are concentrated in California. Thus, keeping all of these factors in mind, buying the 2017 Toyota Mirai Sedan is a great pick for customers who are willing to spend large money for a zero-emission vehicle, though it doesn't make much sense wrt. convenience.