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Toyota Mirai

Mirai frontal view
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Play
2021
Standard
Standard

Verdict

The passenger compartment of the Mirai remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy numbers showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Toyota showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Protection of the driver's chest was rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of compression. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, reveleaed that the Mirai would be a moderately benign impact partner in a frontal collision. In the full-width rigid barrier test, good or adequate protection was provided to all critical body areas, for both the driver and rear passenger. In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, protection of all critical body areas was good and the car scored maximum points in this part of the assessment. Limitation of excursion (the extent to which a body is thrown to the other side of the car in the event of an impact from the far side) was rated as adequate. The Mirai does not have a counter-measure, such as a centre airbag, to mitigate occupant to occupant injuries in such impacts. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric analysis of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. The Mirai automatically applies the brakes immediately after a collision, to prevent secondary impacts, and is equipped with an advanced eCall system which alerts the emergency services in the event of a serious accident.

In both the frontal offset and the side barrier tests, the Mirai provided good protection to all critical body regions, for both the 6 and 10 year dummies, and the car scored maximum points in this part of the assessment. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. All of the restraint types for which the Mirai is designed could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.

The Mirai has an 'active bonnet'. Sensors in the bumper detect when a pedestrian has been hit and actuators lift the bonnet to create more space between its surface and the hard components beneath. Toyota demonstrated that the system worked robustly for various pedestrian statures and over a wide range of speeds and, accordingly, the car was tested with the bonnet in the deployed, raised, condition. Protection of the head of a struck pedestrian was good, or at least adequate, over almost the entire area tested by Euro NCAP. Similarly, the bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs at all test points. However, pelvis protection was more mixed, some areas offering good protection and others poor. The autonomous emergency braking system of the Mirai can detect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, as well as other vehicles. The system performed adequately in these tests, with collisions avoided or mitigated in most cases.

The Mirai has a seatbelt reminder system, including occupant detection, for the front and rear seats. 'Sway Warning System' monitors steering inputs and detects behaviour characteristic of fatigued driving, to encourage the driver to rest when necessary. The lane support system gently corrects the vehicle's path when it is drifting out of lane and also intervenes in some more critical situations to stop the car from leaving the road, for example. A camera-based speed assistance system determines the local speed limit and provides the information to the driver, allowing the speed limiter to be set appropriately. The AEB system performed adequately in tests of its reaction to other cars.

Tested ModelToyota Mirai, LHD
Body TypeSedan
Kerb Weight1950 kg
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

88%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

85%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

80%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

82%

Safety Equipment

Driver
Passenger
Rear
Front Airbag
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
NOT_AVAILABLE
Belt Pretensioner
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Belt Loadlimiter
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Knee Airbag
FITTED_STANDARD
NOT_AVAILABLE
NOT_AVAILABLE

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating Validity

Body Type
Variant Description
Drivetrain
Rating Applies LHD
Rating Applies RHD
4 door Sedan
Hydrogen fuel cell electric - Toyota Mirai*
4x2
true
true
  • * Tested Variant

Additional Information