Vote Now: Black cab replacement

London Mayor wants to see the back of the smokey black cab. What would you like to named our Capital's taxi.

 

	"We want you to vote for your favourite black cab replacement"

London Mayor Boris Johnson is aiming to drive smokey London black cabs off the road by banning those over 15 years old.

The LTI FX might be an iconic shape, but it’s also rattly, noisy and as uncomfortable as ever. It’s expensive for the cabbies too, with the even the latest TX badged machines costing around £30,000 and returning 35mpg.

As New York has just dumped its iconic Crown Victoria “yellow cab” and chosen a modern alternative, perhaps we should do the same?

But what would you replace it with? We’ve identified six challengers, but we want you to vote for your favourite, here.
To help you out, we round up the potential replacements.

Mercedes Vito

The Mercedes Vito is already elbowing out the TX4 after rear wheel steering was added to get that 25ft turning circle. On paper actually thirstier than the original black cab, but drivers report real world economy is much better.

Peugeot E7

The Peugeot E7 is a van-derived six-seater that plies trade from taxi stands around the country. It doesn’t have the turning circle needed for London yet, but combined economy is at 38mpg.

Geely Englon

Black cab maker LTI is part owned by Chinese manufacturer Geely, and the firm has showed its take on the original, the Englon TXN. Challenging looks could be forgiven with potential economy from hybrid power. It will also be much cheaper than the current “black cab.”
Nissan NV200

Nissan snatched the New York cab deal from under the nose of Ford, but its NV200-based could work in London. Big sunroof gives views upward and there’s a mobile phone charger. Only a three-seater though.
VW Up!

VW downsized the London cab earlier this year when it revealed its Up! city car version. It’s only a two-seater, but the compact size would be good for reducing congestion. Battery power gives an impressive186 mile range.

Ford Transit Connect

With it's robust design, the Transit connect could certainly live up to the rigours of life on city streets, while its spacious interior and large glass area would make travelling in the back a pleasure. Generous boot space offers practicality - while electric and hybrid versions are under development.

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