For Those Who Just Can't Wait: Japanese Company Unveils A Back Seat Toilet

Kaneko Sangyo Co. said Tuesday it has developed a portable toilet for use inside a car that totally conceals the user with a curtain.

The new "Kurumarukun" toilet presented the same day at a trade fair in Nagoya is the first ever model of its kind small enough to fit inside a car, the Aichi Prefecture-based manufacturer of plastic car accessories said.

"The commode will come in handy during major disasters such as earthquakes or when you are on outings or caught in a traffic jam," said a company official.

Sales will begin online on Nov. 15 at a price of 4,725 yen.

Users are required to assemble a cardboard toilet bowl and to fit a water-absorbent sheet inside. The toilet, to be set up on the back seat of a car, comes with a curtain large enough to totally conceal users and a plastic bag to tightly seal human waste for later disposal.

Prior to assembly, the product measures 60 centimeters long, 38 cm wide and 2.5 cm thick and can be carried inside a suitcase, the company said.

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w209w114 - 10/23/2007 4:14:07 PM

+1 Boost

Lexus is going to start offering one of these in the front seat of every IS-F for when the drivers see the C63 or M3 coming at them fast.

lexusis350 - 10/23/2007 5:22:27 PM

+4 Boost

w209w114-
Don't give us a piece of your mind. I don't think you have enough to spare.

enthusiastx11 - 10/23/2007 5:25:36 PM

+3 Boost

you have to admit it's funny!

lexusis350 - 10/23/2007 5:31:25 PM

+4 Boost

It's not funny at all. How in the world does he know that the C63 and M3 are going to shoot past the IS-F? He's just in denial that a Japanese brand can actually build a real sport sedan. I have faith that the IS-F will be just as good as the M3 and better than the C63.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/23/2007 5:46:11 PM

+1 Boost

How can you possibly think that, is350? I would be surprised if it could match the last-gen C55 for performance and steering feel. The C63 is not a car that's easy to beat by any means--it's considered to be better than the M3 by many, and so is the RS4. And the M3 is also arguably better than either. But the IS-F? The competition is so fierce. I have my doubts, justifiably. It has "only" the same power as the Audi and BMW, but it may not have any distinguishing qualities (such as superb handling) that make it better than the rest.

lexusis350 - 10/23/2007 6:37:19 PM

+3 Boost

Well, I've never been impressed with the C63, to be honest.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/23/2007 7:25:40 PM

+1 Boost

That is coming from someone who's never even seen it, let alone driven it. I admit that I haven't either, but every single review has praised the car for its incredible dynamics, speed and style.

lexusis350 - 10/23/2007 7:51:18 PM

+3 Boost

I've never driven one, but I have sat in one. It wasn't as nice as my IS. I've just never been a Mercedes fan.

EL34 - 10/23/2007 8:06:27 PM

0 Boost

Mommy, I have to go poopy!!!!!

lexusis350 - 10/23/2007 9:32:22 PM

+3 Boost

I bet your mommy still wipes your butt for you, too. Ha ha, just kidding.

theonemikahel - 10/25/2007 10:09:37 AM

+1 Boost

The IS-F is gonna force the competition to UP there products... Witch is good for German CARS (and FANBOY) and it is good for Jap cars (RiceBoy or ...)too. Maybe the next car in the line up that we see mixing it up will be the G coupe and sedan with a V8 or the 6 turbo (a detune version of the GT-R engine)
We are lucky to have many great choice in the categorie.