Toyota Comfort facts for kids
The Toyota Comfort was a special car made by Toyota. It was built from 1995 to 2017 by a company called Kanto Auto Works. This car was mostly used as a Taxi in places like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It was designed to be strong and reliable for daily use. The Toyota Comfort could usually carry five passengers, plus the driver. After 2017, Toyota stopped making the Comfort and started building a new taxi car called the Toyota JPN-Taxi.
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What is the Toyota Comfort?
The Toyota Comfort was a type of sedan car. It was made to be very practical, especially for taxi services. This means it was built to last a long time and be easy to maintain.
Why was it popular as a taxi?
The Toyota Comfort was a favorite taxi car for several reasons:
- Durability: It was built to be very tough and could handle being driven many hours every day.
- Space: It had enough room for passengers and their luggage.
- Reliability: It didn't break down often, which is important for taxi drivers who need their car to work every day.
- Easy to fix: If something did go wrong, it was usually simple and not too expensive to repair.
Where was the Toyota Comfort used?
The Toyota Comfort was mainly seen in Asian countries.
Japan's favorite taxi
In Japan, the Toyota Comfort was a very common sight. Many taxi companies chose this car because it was so dependable. It was known for its smooth ride, which made trips comfortable for passengers.
Comfort in Singapore and Hong Kong
The car was also widely used as a taxi in Singapore and Hong Kong. Just like in Japan, its strong build and reliability made it a top choice for busy city taxi services.
The end of an era: 2017
After more than 20 years of production, Toyota decided to stop making the Comfort in 2017.
Hello, Toyota JPN-Taxi!
When the Toyota Comfort stopped being made, Toyota introduced a new car called the Toyota JPN-Taxi. This new model was designed to be even more modern and eco-friendly, while still keeping the reliability that taxi drivers need. It also has a more unique and recognizable look.
Images for kids
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Toyota Crown Comfort
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TRD Comfort GT-Z Supercharger with vent panels on all windows
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Toyota Crown Comfort taxicab in Hong Kong.
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Toyota Comfort taxicab in Japan.
