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Hearing rumours that 6 TX4,s are being trialled with Nissan engines in them in London. Anyone else heard this, or is it just the usual "rank rumour" guff?

Would not surprise me. Euro 5 is immanent, Geely more likely to source engines from the far east rather than fine tune the VM unit.

Don't know if VM are still under contract.

The all new Vito engine is about 15% more powerful AND fuel efficient than the outgoing unit.

Geely need to address the VM poor fuel figures. 22-24 mpg is nowhere near good enough.

That will be the Renault engine as Nissan use it in most diesel models

I thought the expert would soon preach on this subject with his usual clarity!!!

Nissan do have the Renault engine, but Renault have a tie-up with Voyager MPV Ltd of Sandbach and Crewe to develop their Trafic model as a Hackney Vehicle. I bought one of these in April 2010. Renault have given Voyager MPV Ltd 'Accord Produit' accreditation for their Renault NX8 Hackney Vehicle and Voyager are expanding rapidly with the recent opening of a new production facility in Crewe.

http://www.voyagermpv.co.uk/node/213

So, it's extremely unlikely that a new LT Co (previously LTI) TX model would have a Renault engine.

Indeed, it ain't going to happen, as I had an email recently, from a source I did not recognise, which had a 'News Release' attached from The London Taxi Company which read;



NEWS RELEASE

22 March 2011

The London Taxi Company announces Euro V strategy

The London Taxi Company has today announced its strategy to introduce Euro V compliant engines. Like all automotive manufacturers, The London Taxi Company has to introduce a Euro V compliant engine and this is planned for launch in January 2012. Euro V compliance will be achieved through modifications to the current VM Motori engine, and will be the only change made to the new model line up of TX4 Style and Elegance already in the showrooms.

Euro V is all about the reduction of particulates and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) through the tail pipe. To achieve this The London Taxi Company have worked with their partners VM to modify the exhaust and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) aspects of the existing VM Motori engine. There are no other body or specification changes being made to the vehicle. It is anticipated that the introduction of Euro V engines will increase the vehicle’s price. The current London Taxi Company TX4 range starts at only £28,995 on the road.

In London all new vehicles registered after April 2012 must be Euro V compliant, however vehicles with Euro IV engines registered before April 2012 will be able to operate without modification for 15 years in line with the Mayor’s recent Air Quality Strategy announcement.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Rob Laidler said “We’re announcing our strategy for the introduction of Euro V today, so that drivers and owners understand our plans for the future. We recently made a radical change to our model range with the removal of Bronze, Silver and Gold, and the introduction of Style and Elegance models from only £28,995. When we introduce the Euro V engine next year it will be the only change to the vehicle. There won’t be any other specification or mechanical differences.”

ENDS

Editors’ notes:
• For more information on Euro V and the London Taxi, contact them direct at any of their UK retail outlets, visit www.london-taxis.co.uk or alternatively email enquiries@london-taxis.co.uk
• For comment, enquiries or photography requests, please contact Nyasha Pitt,
• UK Marketing Manager on +44 (0)24 7657 2137 or alternatively email
• NPitt@london-taxis.co.uk

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