The Toyota JPN Taxi (NTP10) is the "London Black Cab" of Tokyo. Launched in 2017 to meet Japan's accessibility goals for the Olympics, it is a purpose-built commercial hybrid. It features a high roof, a low flat floor, and a single massive electric sliding door. While it looks like a van, it is registered as a sedan. In Kenya, it is gaining popularity as an ultra-reliable family car or VVIP taxi for hotels in Nairobi and Mombasa.

The JPN Taxi uses a unique commercial-grade hybrid system:

• 1.5L Hybrid (1NZ-FXP): 100 HP. STANDARD This engine is an evolution of the reliable Probox 1NZ engine, but optimized for LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and Hybrid operation. Many units in Kenya can be run on petrol, but they excel if converted to LPG, offering fuel costs lower than a motorbike.

• Cavernous Space: The rear floor is perfectly flat, allowing a wheelchair to be rolled in via a ramp. The headroom is immense—taller than a Land Cruiser. Rear passengers get heated seats and separate climate controls in "Takumi" trim.
• Limo Door: The left-side rear door is a large electric sliding door. The right-side (driver side) is a standard hinged door. This ensures passengers always exit on the pavement side.

• Consumption: 18–22 km/l (Hybrid). It is built to run 24/7 with minimal downtime.
• Service: The 1NZ engine is the most common engine in Kenya. Parts are available in every town. The hybrid battery is located under the floor and is easy to replace.
• Investment: These cars are designed to last 500,000km+. They are the ultimate commercial investment for taxi fleets.

Soft-Ride Suspension: Designed to ferry VIPs comfortably over Tokyo's joints, it handles Nairobi's speed bumps surprisingly well. 160mm clearance is decent, but the high roof makes it feel a bit top-heavy in fast corners.

Standard Toyota Safety Sense. Features 6 airbags. The chassis is reinforced for heavy commercial use. Reliability is legendary.

The following are average showroom prices for fresh imports in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The tour operator or large family that wants the practicality of a small van with the reliability of a Corolla. Who is it NOT for? Those who care about conventional car "cool"—it looks like a box, but a very smart one.