If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then London’s traditional black cab is going to get awfy embarrassed when the Tokyo Motor Show opens later this month.
Toyota’s vision for a new generation of Japanese taxis will make its
debut appearance at the show. It has been conceived by Toyota in line with the
Japanese government’s programme for designing buses and taxis that are more
user-friendly. It is intended to be highly manoeuvrable in urban traffic, and easily
accessible for passengers, especially children and older people, with a high
cabin, low floor and electric sliding door.
The cab seats five and comes with a new powertrain, an LPG hybrid
system that offers better environmental performance around town.