Toyota JPN Taxi

The JPN Taxi was based around an emissions and accessibility mandate by the Japanese government through consultation from carmakers, taxi companies and advocates for the disabled in 2012 to meet its "universal design" goals for the 2020 Summer Olympics. The vehicle's exterior dimensions are in compliance with Japanese vehicle size regulations that allow tax savings for commercial use. While the JPN Taxi was developed in conjunction with the Toyota Sienta, the two vehicles share almost no elements besides the floor pan to allow for the fitment of specialized taxi equipment. The rear seats fold up and a ramp folds out to accommodate wheelchair-using passengers. Access is further aided by the electrically-operated sliding rear passenger door. The driver's side passenger door remains hinged, however, Traditional London black cab maker Geely has attempted to break into the Japanese market with its larger and more expensive LEVC TX, but it exceeds the Japanese size classifications to gain the tax advantages the JPN Taxi benefits from. Additionally, while the JPN Taxi doesn't meet the passenger capacity or turning radius required by London, it provides favourable emissions performance and accessibility. File:Toyota Comfort Hybrid taxi rear HK.jpg|Rear view File:Toyota JPN TAXI Takumi (DAA-NTP10-AHXGN) interior.jpg|Interior Powertrain The powertrain is based on Toyota's THS II hybrid system. The engine, a 1.5L 1NZ-FXP, is compatible with LPG fuel and uses a maintenance-free electric water pump. It received a 5-star safety rating by the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP). == Production and sales ==

From 2017 to 2020, the JPN Taxi was assembled by Toyota Motor East Japan at its Higashi-Fuji plant in Susono, Shizuoka. In December 2020, Toyota Motor East Japan moved production to its Miyagi plant in Ōhira, Miyagi. , the JPN Taxi accounted for around 10% of Tokyo taxis, while the traditional Toyota Comfort model accounted for around 70%. By mid-2020 (as the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo were postponed to mid-2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), Toyota expected the JPN Taxi to account for about one third of the Tokyo fleet. The JPN Taxi debuted in Hong Kong in July 2018 as the Toyota Comfort Hybrid (). It was officially launched in January 2019. The car is distributed by Crown Motors. As of May 2019, 17 Comfort Hybrids are in service and are due to replace the Crown LPG taxis used in Hong Kong. In March 2023, Toyota Thailand proposed the Toyota Thai Taxi as an alternative energy vehicle-based taxi. This is a rebadged version of the JPN Taxi. == See also ==