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Verdict: 2021 Toyota Mirai

“A (second) year on the Hydrogen Highway with Toyota’s Mirai shows there are still bumps in the road.”
Aaron Gold

Service Life 13 mo/13,822 miles

Average Fuel Econ 67.8 mpg-e

Base price $50,495

As tested $52,330

Options Advanced Technology package ($1,410: bird’s-eye view cameras, f/r parking assist w/automated braking, front seat foot Illumination), premium paint ($425)

Problem areas None

Total fuel cost $0 ($2,996 spent against the $15,000 fueling-cost debit card included with purchase or lease)

Maintenance cost $0 (2x inspection, tire rotation; in-cabin air filter)

Normal wear $14.99 (wiper blade)

3-Year residual value* $21,000 (40%)

Recalls Stability control system update

*IntelliChoice data; assumes 42,000 miles at the end of three years.

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