Nissan has unveiled the Nissan NV200 London Taxi, which is Nissan’s take on a future London “Black Cab.”
Nissan has unveiled the Nissan NV200 London Taxi, which is Nissan’s take on a future London “Black Cab.” According to Nissan, the NV200 London Taxi will offer significantly reduced CO2 outputs compared to current taxi models – a focus in line with the Mayor Boris Johnson’s Air Quality strategy for London.
The Nissan NV200 London Taxi is based on Nissan’s NV200 compact van. The taxi version was designed from the inside out for the well-being of passengers, drivers and even other road users, the NV200 London Taxi is more efficient and more environmentally considerate than current ‘black cab’ models, while delivering more comfort, space and convenience for occupants. A particular focus was also placed on providing for passengers with mobility issues.
Nissan’s NV200 also has lower running costs than alternative London cabs. The model’s 1.5L engine and 6-speed manual drivetrain achieves 53.3 mpg on a combined cycle meaning almost 50 percent fuel saving than the most efficient TX4 with its combined cycle figure of 35.3 mpg.
An all-electric e-NV200 concept is also set to undergo trials in the Capital.
Steve McNamara, General Secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, said: “Nissan already has a great footing in the London taxi market – the 2.7-liter diesel that featured in some of the early taxis was one of the greatest engines ever put in a cab. From what I’ve seen of the NV200 London Taxi, it ticks all the right boxes. It’s important that it looks like a cab, is comfortable with good ingress and egress and is reliable. If the fuel consumption figures are as promised, it will be a big seller.”
Taxi versions of the NV200 have already been unveiled in Tokyo and it has also been chosen as the exclusive New York City ‘Taxi of tomorrow.’ The NV200 London Taxi joins an exciting global Nissan vision for the private hire industry.
