It’s no surprise that few things go better together than the Toyota Mirai and James May. While peanut butter and jelly can come close, the Mirai gives May everything he wants from the driving experience. Therefore, it may surprise you that he sells his. So why?
First, the limited number of filling stations is a critical issue for Mirai owners based in the UK. There are currently only 11. For those who are not well acquainted with the Japanese car, it uses a hydrogen fuel cell under the hood. Energy then flows from the central power unit to a floor-mounted 1.24 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that drives an electric motor on the rear wheels.
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To our surprise, the main reason why Captain Slow sells his Mirai is because it’s not exciting enough for him – yes, it’s right, it does not give him the fizz. With only 152 horsepower (113.3 kilowatts) on tap, May described the riding experience as enjoyable. Despite his objections to the vehicle, the Japanese carmaker will rejoice that he has compared the driving experience to the Bentley Continental GT.
We do not want to talk about this, other than to give his nickname, the move to a more exciting car makes sense. During his tenure, May owned many exciting vehicles, such as the Ferrari 458 Special and the Ferrari 308 GTB – although he has since sold the classic Italian vehicle. Therefore, the candidate to replace the Mirai remains a mystery.
All we know at the moment is that there will be a future DriveTribe video showing how he gets the keys to his new hot rod. Let us know in the comments below which vehicle you think the popular Toyota Mirai from Mr. May will replace.