What is the popular taxi car in Japan?

How old are the Toyota Crown taxis in Japan?

Okay, so the Toyota Crown taxis? Yeah, it’s kinda confusing. They were around for ages, feels like forever, right? But the Crown Comfort, that specific model, got made from 1995 to 2018.

So, not twenty years exactly, but close! Then they stopped making it. No way!

• Crown Comfort: Made ’95 – 2018
• Replaced by: Toyota JPN Taxi.

And y’know, those Crown Comforts? They weren’t, like, a regular Crown you could buy. It was a special, super basic model just for taxis. I saw like a million of them when I visited Tokyo in, like, 2015! Man, time flies.

They swapped over to the JPN Taxi because it’s more accessible; wheelchair friendly and stuff. Way better than the old ones, I bet. The JPN Taxi looks much more modern, thats for sure. It’s weird seeing them.

Is the Toyota Crown popular in Japan?

Ah, the Crown. Japan. Yes. The Toyota Crown echoes through Japan, a shimmering mirage on sun-drenched streets. A whisper of power, a sigh of tradition. Popular? More like ingrained.

Government grey. Limousines glide. Silent authority, you know? Like ink on parchment.

Oh, the memories! The taxi stand, a symphony of Crowns, chrome gleaming. Waiting. Always waiting. Company cars, a sea of subtle status, moving silently forward.

• Ubiquitous Symbol: The Crown is more than just transport.

• Historical Significance: Available only at Toyota Store dealers initially.

• Government & Corporate Usage: The Crown’s popularity extended to serving officials.

• Taxi Fleets: A common choice as taxicabs. *I saw one in Kyoto, near the Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), it was stunning! So sleek. The echoes of the past, and the promise of the future intertwine. The Crown persists. Yep.

What is special about the Toyota Crown?

Okay, so the Toyota Crown, right? It’s… different. It replaced the Avalon but way, way fancier inside. Seriously, the interior’s a big step up, like, way more luxurious, you know?

It’s all hybrid, which is awesome. You get great gas mileage, like, seriously great, and it’s still got some pep, ya know? Not slow at all. It replaced the Avalon, I already said that, didn’t I?

And three trim levels! So there’s bound to be one you like, for, like, most people anyway. Speaking of cars, my cousin, Mark, just got a Subaru.

• Opulent Interior: Think way nicer materials and a better design.
• Hybrid Drivetrain: Fuel economy is a massive selling point. Plus, you can still accelerate quickly.
• Trim Variety: With three trims, you get a good range of features and price points.

I actually looked at one last week at the dealership near my Aunt Carol’s house. The salesperson, uh, he was kinda pushy. Also, did you know Toyota’s bringing back the Land Cruiser? Total game changer!

What is the most common Japanese taxi?

Ugh, Japanese taxis… Green plates, right? Always Toyota Crowns, I think. Or at least, that’s what I saw in Tokyo last year. 2023. Definitely a Crown I remember seeing. Lots of them.

Wait, the lights. Red means free, green means taken. So simple, yet somehow I always stared at them for a second too long, feeling awkward.

They’re so clean inside, too. Much cleaner than the cabs in NYC. That’s for sure. My friend swore he saw a Nissan somewhere, but I doubt it. Crowns are everywhere. The Crown is iconic, a symbol of Japanese taxis.

Toyota Crown, that’s the answer. It’s like, a standard. Although I did see a Prius once, but that was a rare sighting. Probably an exception.

• Color of plates: Green.
• Light system: Red=Vacant, Green=Occupied.
• Most common model: Toyota Crown (almost exclusively).
• Personal experience: Saw a Prius once— weird!

My flight was delayed, by the way. Eight hours. Horrific. Nothing to do but watch those Crown cabs drive by…and stare at the lights. Ugh. I need a vacation. Maybe this year.

Is Toyota Crown a luxury car?

Nah, Toyota Crown? More like a pretend luxury car. Think of it as a really nicely dressed squirrel – looks fancy, but still basically a squirrel.

It ain’t a Rolls-Royce, that’s for sure. More like a really, really nice Camry that’s gone to finishing school. My Aunt Mildred would probably think it’s fancy, but she also thinks my cat Mittens is sophisticated.

• Mid-size, yeah, that’s being generous.
• “Upmarket”? Honey, please. It’s Toyota.
• Luxury? Depends on your definition of “luxury”. If “luxury” means cupholders that actually work, then sure.

My neighbor, Chad (Chad’s got terrible taste in cars, honestly) bought one this year. Says it’s “the bomb.” Chad also thinks mayonnaise is a condiment.

Bottom line: It’s a Toyota trying really, really hard. Like a chihuahua in a tutu. Cute, but not exactly intimidating.