While a number of pure electric models competed for prominence at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, Toyota quietly released its FCV hydrogen fuel cell model in China - the Mirai concept car. Will hydrogen energy vehicles be the future direction of cars? No one can give a definite answer, but we might as well take a look at what novelties Toyota's second-generation Mirai concept car can bring to everyone.
Toyota has never stopped exploring hydrogen energy and hybrid technology. Compared with the first-generation hydrogen energy model Mirai, the overall shape of the new car has become longer, wider and lower, and the shape is also slimmer. It tends to be a coupe.
The second-generation Mirai concept car has changed in platform, chassis, design and drive form, so it can be regarded as a completely new model. Many design elements of current fuel vehicles can be seen on the front face of the new car. For example, the big-mouth-shaped front grille is consistent with Camry, Avalon, and Corolla. In addition, the blue paint of the show car also symbolizes environmental protection and the future. The second-generation Mirai concept car has changed in platform, chassis, design and drive form, so it can be regarded as a completely new model. Many design elements of current fuel vehicles can be seen on the front face of the new car. For example, the big-mouth-shaped front grille is consistent with Camry, Avalon, and Corolla. In addition, the blue paint of the show car also symbolizes environmental protection and the future.
The new car adopts a split headlight design. The upper light group will use LED light source. The slender shape is very attractive. The lower split light group is expected to be a turn signal.
Different from the first-generation model, the second-generation Mirai concept car has obvious coupe characteristics on the side, and the overall shape is more sporty. In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 4973/1884/1468 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2918 mm.
The 20-inch "big feet" are very eye-catching, and the new multi-spoke wheel shape shows a sense of sophistication. In addition, there is a "FUELCELL (fuel cell)" logo on the side skirts to highlight its identity.
The tail design echoes the front of the car. The duck tail design once again highlights its sporty effect. The through-type LED taillights are in line with the current design trend, and the entire rear shape of the car is rich in layers.
Toyota did not announce the interior design of the second-generation Mirai concept car at the auto show. Judging from the official pictures, the interior styling of the new car is very similar to that of the Lexus ES, with an 8-inch instrument panel and a 12.3-inch center console. The size of the control screen is in line with current consumer preferences, and according to official reports, the new car will also be equipped with a streaming media rearview mirror and a 14-speaker JBL sound system.
Power is the final upgrade of the second-generation Mirai concept car. By improving the performance of the fuel cell system and increasing the hydrogen storage capacity, the new car can achieve an increase of 30 cruising range, and the hydrogen replenishment time is only 3-5 minutes.
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