Toyota JPN Taxi

Toyota JPN Taxi
A Toyota JPN Taxi used by Nihon Kotsu
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Model codeNTP10
Also calledToyota Comfort Hybrid (Hong Kong)
Toyota Thai Taxi (Thailand)
ProductionOctober 2017 – present
AssemblyJapan: Susono, Shizuoka (Toyota Motor East Japan); Ōhira, Miyagi (Toyota Motor East Japan)
DesignerHiroshi Kayukawa
Body and chassis
ClassTaxi
Body style5-door MPV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota B platform
Doors
RelatedToyota Sienta Hybrid (XP170)
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 1NZ-FXP I4
Electric motor45 kW (61 PS) 2LM AC synchronous
Transmission1-speed planetary gear
Hybrid drivetrainFull hybrid (THS II)
BatteryNickel–metal hydride
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,400 mm (173.2 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Comfort/Toyota Crown Sedan

The Toyota JPN Taxi (Japanese: トヨタ・ジャパンタクシー, Hepburn: Toyota Japantakushī), sometimes known as the Toyota Japan Taxi,[1] is a hybrid electric taxicab built to universal design specifications mandated by the Japanese government.[2][3] Exhibited as the JPN Taxi Concept at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show in 2013, it has been produced by Toyota since 2017, mainly for the Japanese and Hong Kong markets.

Marketed as a successor to the Comfort and the Crown Sedan, it is currently being manufactured by Toyota Motor East Japan under the supervision of chief engineer Hiroshi Kayukawa.[4]

  1. ^ Etherington, Darrell (2017-10-29). "The new Japan Taxi from Toyota wants to be an international icon". Tech Crunch.
  2. ^ "Standard Specifications Universal Design Taxi Certification Model" (PDF). mlit.go.jp. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
  3. ^ Kelly, Tim (2019-05-21). "Designed by committee, Toyota's Japan Taxi becomes an expensive Olympic symbol". Reuters.
  4. ^ Kayukawa, Hiroshi (2017-10-23). "The deep indigo JPN Taxis will bring a smile to everyone's face!". Toyota Global.