Talking Cars 348: Driving the Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Car
Plus, we discuss Ford’s BlueCruise active driving assistance system
Main theme: We discuss our first impressions of the second-generation Toyota Mirai fuel-cell electric vehicle. We rented two versions from Toyota—an XLE and a Limited—to evaluate. We debate the packaging challenges Toyota faces when fitting these cars with built-in hydrogen tanks. We note that the trunk and rear seat are especially space-compromised. Also, is there a promising future for building the hydrogen infrastructure to support greater use of this technology?
Audience question: Is Ford’s BlueCruise active driving assistance system as accurate as lane keeping assistance, and is it worth the $500 premium?
Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports
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- Driving the 2022 Subaru WRX, episode 347
- Driving the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, episode 346
- Driving the 2022 Ford Maverick, episode 345
- Driving the 2022 Audi A3, episode 344
- Hyundai Santa Cruz Test Results, episode 343
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