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Toyota Comfort

The Toyota Comfort, released in 1995, is designed for use as a taxicab. It is popular in Japan, Singapore and especially Hong Kong, where more than 90% of all taxis are Toyota Comforts.

Design

A line of Toyota Comfort taxis at the prefecture building, Niigata-Shi, Japan

It is designed for passenger comfort, as its name suggests, despite its small dimensions (Short Model=4,590 mm x 1,695 mm x 1,515 mm,Long Model=4,695 mm x 1,695 mm x 1,515 mm). It has a boxy design compared to its predecessor, Toyota Crown, as well as a high-mounted hood, which allows its longitudinal engine to be placed forward, allowing for more passenger space.

The rear seat has height clearance as much as 1.0 m from the cushion, and the knee clearance is about 0.6 m, comparable to European full-size sedans like Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The seat width is about 1.4 m.

It also has ample luggage space.

Technical specifications

Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive

All Toyota Comfort LPG (liquid propane gas) versions are fitted with an 3Y-PE type OHC 2.0L L4 LPG engine.

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Bore x Stroke (mm) 86.0 x 86

Maximum output (kW(PS)/rpm) 58(79)/4,400rpm

Maximum torque (Nm(kg-m)/rpm) 160(16.3)/2,400rpm

A 4-speed automatic transmission became standard in 2004.

TRD Comfort GT-Z Supercharger

TRD Comfort GT-Z Supercharger

The TRD Comfort GT-Z Supercharger was a limited edition sport model made in 2003. Total production of this version was 59 vehicles.

Its engine is a 3S-FE type DOHC 2.0 L L4 supercharged gasoline engine.

Maximum output (kW(PS)/rpm) 118(160)/6100 rpm

Maximum torque (Nm(kg-m)/rpm) 221(22.5)/3300 rpm