The LTI TXII is a

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hail taxi) manufactured by LTI. It is the second model following the modernisation and re-design of the London taxi that began with the TX1. The vehicle has a handful of differences from its predecessor including a change of engine from Nissan to the intercooled

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, which, according to the manufacturer increases

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by 21%. The remaining modifications are largely cosmetic or are minor improvements to the design and equipment on the TX1. It was available with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. It was succeeded by the

TX4 The TX4 is a purpose-built taxicab (hackney carriage) manufactured by The London Taxi Company, a subsidiary of Geely Automobile of China. From 2007 until their liquidation in 2013 it was manufactured by LTI. It is the latest in a long line of p ...

References

Tx2 TX2 TX2 TX2

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