2016 Toyota Mirai Orders Open July 20 in California

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Orders for the 2016 Toyota Mirai can be placed in California starting next week.

Drivers in the state interested in the 2016 Toyota Mirai will be able to request a vehicle online starting July 20, with eligible customers choosing from one of the eight authorized dealerships for Mirai delivery. After placing a request online, potential Mirai drivers will be contacted by a Toyota representative to make sure owning the Japanese automaker’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fits into their lifestyle and is a viable option.

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The 2016 Toyota Mirai will come with three years’ worth of complimentary fuel, three years of 24/7 customer call support, an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on key fuel cell vehicle components and much more. As a fuel cell electric vehicle, the 2016 Toyota Mirai uses no gasoline and emits nothing but water vapor, and was recently announced to get an EPA-estimated 312-mile range and a 67 mpg equivalent rating.

Pricing on the 2016 Toyota Mirai will start from $58,325 including destination, but before any incentives and/or rebates. Leases for the Toyota Mirai will also be available for $499 a month for 36 months. The electric motor on the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle provides 153 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque and U.S. deliveries are expected to begin in October. Expect U.S. delivery to be limited to about 3,000 units through 2017.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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