TX4
| TX4 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
LTI Vehicles (2007–2010) The London Taxi Company (2010–present) Geely Automobile (2008-present) |
| Also called | Englon TX4 (China) |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | VM Motori 2.5 litre, I4, turbo intercooled diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,886 millimetres (113.6 in) |
| Length | 4,580 millimetres (180 in) |
| Width | 2,036 millimetres (80.2 in) (incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1,834 millimetres (72.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,975 kg (4,354 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | TXII |
| Successor | TX5 |
The TX4 is a purpose-built taxicab (hackney carriage) manufactured by The London Taxi Company (formerly LTI Vehicles), a subsidiary of Geely Automobile of China.
The TX4 is the latest in a long line of purpose-built taxis produced by The London Taxi Company and various predecessor entities. The design has evolved via several mutations from the Austin FX3 of the 1950s. The TX4 takes virtually all of its body styling from its predecessor, the TXII.
The TX4 features a new front radiator grille, an updated interior design, updated front and rear bumpers, and a different rear vehicle registration number plate surround compared to the TXII. There are now internal headrests as a result of EU safety regulations. On the earlier models there were two headrests fitted to the central partition for the rear-facing tip-up seats, but on the later models these were removed as drivers complained and found them awkward for vision reasons.
The only engine offered in the UK is a 2.5 litre VM Motori R 425 DOHC diesel engine (rated at a peak 75 kW or 101 hp at 4,000 rpm and 240 N·m or 180 lbf·ft of torque at 1,800 rpm) mated to a Chrysler 545RFE five-speed automatic transmission. An Eaton FSO 2405 A five-speed manual transmission is also available.
In markets outside the UK the TX4 is also available with a 2.4 Mitsubishi 4G69 four-cylinder petrol engine, rated at 112 kW (150 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 212 N·m (156 lbf·ft) at 4,000 rpm. The only gearbox available with this engine is a Mitsubishi-built five-speed manual.
As was the case with its predecessors the TX4 is built on a fully boxed hydroformed ladder frame with a separate body.
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