NISSAN HAS unveiled a new vision for the future of the London black cab and its 300,000 daily users – the Nissan NV200 London Taxi.
Nissan’s taxi will offer significantly reduced CO2 outputs compared to current taxi models, while an all-electric e-NV200 concept is also set to undergo trials in London. 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”.
Powered by a 2.7-litre diesel engine, the stand-out feature is the taxi’s sliding passenger doors. According to Nissan these are much safer for pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles. The diesel version of the Nissan NV200 London Taxi is expected to be priced below the current taxi model when it goes on sale.