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The new generation taxi will start operations soon in Japan. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the full-scale launch of the NV200 Taxi throughout Japan beginning in June 2015.

The NV200 Taxi redefines the sedan-based taxi and will give city commuters a much improved and comfortable way to travel. It is based on the popular Nissan NV200 (NV200 Vanette in Japan), a multi-purpose commercial vehicle that has garnered worldwide recognition and praise, winning countless awards in various markets. The NV200 is currently sold in more than 40 countries including Japan, Europe, China and the United States. NV200 Taxi has been launched recently in USA as the next-generation Yellow Cab in New York City delivering outstanding comfort and safety features, whilst operating with best in category cost of ownership.

The NV200 Taxi adopts a "private shuttle" theme, highlighted by a spacious interior with room large enough to accommodate up to 4 big suitcases. Large automatic sliding doors make ingress and egress simple, while a panoramic moon roof offers riders a grand view of the scenery above. Also, the newly designed seats and optimized suspension system combine to provide a limousine like comfort and smooth ride.

For those behind the steering wheel—namely the taxi drivers—the NV200 Taxi is a dream come true. The high driving position (line of sight) offers a commanding view of the traffic ahead, while the vehicle’s excellent headroom and supple ride quality reduce stress and exhaustion during long shifts. Also, the vehicle’s nimble handling character not only makes the NV200 Taxi fun to drive, but ideal for navigating through densely crowded roadways. As a result, the NV200 Taxi’s unique features combine to make it an extremely safe vehicle.

Another important facet of the NV200 Taxi is its excellent value and running cost performance. Even with luxurious niceties such as automatic sliding doors with automatic entry steps as part of the vehicle’s long list of standard equipment, the NV200 Taxi’s price tag is comparable to that of conventional sedan taxis. Also, the next-gen taxi incorporates the LPG Bi-Fuel system that uses both gasoline and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), resulting in improved overall fuel economy, with increased driving range. And to lower maintenance expenses to add even more overall cost performance to the vehicle, Nissan made durability refinements to the NV200 Taxi’s engine, brakes and electrical components.

Read more from the press release here.