Toyota Provides a Minor Update to the Mirai and Poses a Major Question for 2026 | Carscoops
The Mirai may not be a mass-market vehicle, yet Toyota continues to heavily invest in hydrogen technology.
Toyota has updated the Mirai with new 19-inch black alloy wheels. However, Elemental Silver and Supersonic Red have been removed from the color options. This year, only 157 Mirais were sold, reflecting a significant 54.4 percent decrease.
The Mirai remains one of Toyota's rarest models in the US, hardly making an impact on sales figures. In the first nine months of this year, just 157 units were sold, a sharp decline of 54.4 percent from last year. Nevertheless, Toyota plans to refresh the model for the 2026 model year, although the changes are minimal.
For 2026, all Toyota Mirai variants will come with 19-inch black machine-finished aluminum alloy wheels. As for additional upgrades, there are none.
Mechanically, the updated Mirai is unchanged from last year's version. Good news for potential buyers is that the price for 2026 remains at $51,795, with the $1,195 dealer processing and handling fee also unchanged.
On the downside, the color options for 2026 have been limited. The Mirai can now only be purchased in Black, Oxygen White, Heavy Metal, and Hydro Blue, as Elemental Silver Metallic and Supersonic Red have been removed from the 2025 model lineup.
One might wonder why the Mirai is still available in the US. It is exclusively sold in California, and given its low sales numbers, it seems unlikely to be a profitable model for Toyota. One possible reason for its continued availability could be that the company is heavily investing in hydrogen powertrain technology and uses this model to gain insights into long-term reliability and customer experience.
What’s Under the Hood?
The Mirai is powered by a fuel cell that transforms hydrogen gas into electricity, which is sent to a 182 hp electric motor at the rear wheels. Considering the car’s weight, size, and relatively modest power, it's not particularly fast, with a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of around 9 seconds.
However, for navigating traffic in Beverly Hills while demonstrating environmental awareness, it likely feels just right.
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Toyota Provides a Minor Update to the Mirai and Poses a Major Question for 2026 | Carscoops
The Mirai may not be a high-volume seller, yet Toyota remains committed to significant investments in hydrogen technologies.