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2010 Volkswagen London Taxi Concept

[ Friday, December 17th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, New Cars, Volkswagen ]

2010 volkswagen london taxi concept front angle view 2010 Volkswagen London Taxi Concept

The London Taxi Concept powered by by a 115 hp (86 kW) electric motor that draws energy from a set of lithium-ion batteries, the Taxi Concept can reach a top speed of 74 mph (121 km/h) and has driving range of 186 miles (300 km).

2010 volkswagen london taxi concept side view 2010 Volkswagen London Taxi Concept

A supermini public transport could offer a solution to this problems, Volkswagen’s EV Taxi Concept is based on the forthcoming Up! Should it ever make it into production. Over the decades, the London Taxi has become a British icon, just like the double-decker bus or the red telephone booth. However, this might change in the future, as stricter emissions regulations could threaten the aging diesel cabs.

2010 volkswagen london taxi concept front side view 2010 Volkswagen London Taxi Concept

Using supermini design. Designing a body with minimal overhangs, the automaker was able to create a roomy cabin, albeit for only two passengers at the back along with their luggage. Still, that’s pretty impressive if we take into consideration that the concept measures just 3.7 meters (146 inches) in length.

2010 volkswagen london taxi concept interior view 2010 Volkswagen London Taxi Concept

The styling draws on that of the UP!, Space UP! and Space UP! Blue concept cars and features deliberately tongue-in-cheek details such as the silver Union Jack on the roof and the City of London’s coat of arms resplendent on either side of the vehicle as well as on the dashboard.

2010 volkswagen london taxi concept seats view 2010 Volkswagen London Taxi Concept

Elegant daytime running lights mounted within the headlight units are joined by a distinctive ‘Taxi’ light on the roof. This has two settings – it glows green, indicating when it’s free and red when it’s not.