Comments on: Geelys London Taxi – The TX4 Taxi Cab Ready For Shanghai Show http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/ Explaining the Chinese Car Industry and Chinese Cars Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:05:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: tony http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-215122 tony Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:58:08 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-215122 reg 2007 reg 2007

]]> By: tony http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-215121 tony Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:37 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-215121 how much do u sell used manual tx4 cabs ,silver how much do u sell used manual tx4 cabs ,silver

]]> By: CCT http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-183331 CCT Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:52:26 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-183331 yes, VM diesel. yes, VM diesel.

]]> By: GUIDO DE WINNE http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-183330 GUIDO DE WINNE Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:49:09 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-183330 THANKS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT TX4. TIMES ARE CHANGING. ITALIAN BUILDER VM? THANKS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT TX4. TIMES ARE CHANGING.
ITALIAN BUILDER VM?

]]> By: mark http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-183328 mark Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:37:57 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-183328 Not sure if the Guido de Winne comment is spam or not. Anyway, the petrol engine is not from Nissan but Mitsubishi a Sirius 4G69 (not the 64 as in lots of Chinese vehicles). The diesel is from an Italian manufacturer. Not sure if the Guido de Winne comment is spam or not. Anyway, the petrol engine is not from Nissan but Mitsubishi a Sirius 4G69 (not the 64 as in lots of Chinese vehicles). The diesel is from an Italian manufacturer.

]]> By: GUIDO DE WINNE http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-183327 GUIDO DE WINNE Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:31:43 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-183327 THE CAB TX4 WITH A NISSAN MOTOR IS A BEAUTIFUL CAR. EARLIER HE HAD A AUSTIN ENGINE. THE CHINESES ARE INTERESTED TOO IN THE CAB AND WANT TO SELL IT IN CHINA. THE MOTOR IS A 2500 LITER DIESEL ENGINE. ESPECIALLY THE MODEL OF THE CAR AND THE FRAMEWORK ARE CLASSIC BUT GOOD QUALITY. WHERE IS THE TIME OF THE BAD QUALITY OF BRITISH CARS LIKE ROVER ETC. G. DE WINNE AALST BELGIUM THE CAB TX4 WITH A NISSAN MOTOR IS A BEAUTIFUL CAR.
EARLIER HE HAD A AUSTIN ENGINE. THE CHINESES ARE INTERESTED TOO IN THE CAB AND WANT TO SELL IT IN CHINA. THE MOTOR IS A 2500 LITER DIESEL ENGINE. ESPECIALLY THE MODEL OF THE CAR AND THE FRAMEWORK ARE CLASSIC BUT GOOD QUALITY. WHERE IS THE TIME OF THE BAD QUALITY OF BRITISH CARS LIKE ROVER ETC.

G. DE WINNE AALST BELGIUM

]]> By: SBowen http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-132001 SBowen Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:55:52 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-132001 These photos are taken directly from the UK manufacturer's website/brochure and are photos of the UK version, not the Geely version. Check it out yourself http://www.lti.co.uk/tx4/media/brochure/tx4-brochure.pdf These photos are taken directly from the UK manufacturer’s website/brochure and are photos of the UK version, not the Geely version. Check it out yourself
http://www.lti.co.uk/tx4/media/brochure/tx4-brochure.pdf

]]> By: Stephen Gilinsky http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-97702 Stephen Gilinsky Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:33:11 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-97702 I would certainly if the Price was Competitive purchase a Chinese Made TX4 . But it should have a Nissan Engine . As the TX4 made in Coventry has had a few problems recently . 11 Taxis have caught fire . Taxi drivers need a Reliable Vehicle well manufactured . And at a competitive price . A glossy brochure with lots of nice pictures is not a Taxi , its a glossy brochure . The reason why their are still a lot of Fairway Taxis on on the Road and TX1S is because a new TX4 is grossly overpriced and not reliable . Make a vehicle that is reliable and sell it at a price that relects the vehicle , not at a price which is the maximum the manufacturer can get . You will have a waiting list of customers . I would certainly if the Price was Competitive purchase a Chinese Made TX4 . But it should have a Nissan Engine . As the TX4 made in Coventry has had a few problems recently . 11 Taxis have caught fire .
Taxi drivers need a Reliable Vehicle well manufactured . And at a competitive price . A glossy brochure with lots of nice pictures is not a Taxi , its a glossy brochure .
The reason why their are still a lot of Fairway Taxis on on the Road and TX1S is because a new TX4 is grossly overpriced and not reliable .
Make a vehicle that is reliable and sell it at a price that relects the vehicle , not at a price which is the maximum the manufacturer can get . You will have a waiting list of customers .

]]> By: Stephen Gilinsky http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-69167 Stephen Gilinsky Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:16:08 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-69167 Can this vehicle be bought in china and shipped to the UK . What is the cost . I am sure the quality will be far more superior to a British Made Cab. Geely should sell this Directly to UK Taxi Drivers . Can this vehicle be bought in china and shipped to the UK . What is the cost . I am sure the quality will be far more superior to a British Made Cab.

Geely should sell this Directly to UK Taxi Drivers .

]]> By: Peter Foreman http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-28962 Peter Foreman Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:10:29 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-28962 Have a look http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fcK6FQuO7nE Have a look

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fcK6FQuO7nE

]]> By: Ashley http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-21745 Ashley Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:22:18 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-21745 PJ Foreman, I edited your post to the correct URL. PJ Foreman,

I edited your post to the correct URL.

]]> By: P J foreman http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-21741 P J foreman Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:08:47 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-21741 Look http://lticrap.mysite.orange.co.uk Look

http://lticrap.mysite.orange.co.uk

]]> By: Jim Hyun http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5646 Jim Hyun Fri, 04 May 2007 21:18:44 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-5646 I am wondering how the wheelchairs are loaded,and what type of securing devices are used to secure the wheelchairs. What about the width of door? How much headroom is there in the passenger area? What about electric version? Thank You Jim Hyun owner Bluebird Cabulance I am wondering how the wheelchairs are loaded,and what type of securing devices are used to secure the wheelchairs. What about the width of door? How much headroom is there in the passenger area?
What about electric version?
Thank You
Jim Hyun owner
Bluebird Cabulance

]]> By: dragin http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4951 dragin Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:07:07 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-4951 Is that a VM Motori diesel? Is that a VM Motori diesel?

]]> By: RichardK http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-3378 RichardK Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:54:57 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-3378 The TX1 was released in the late 1990s - so it's hardly 20 years old (though the chassis is related to the FX4 Fairway, which itself was strengthened/revised from the original Carbodies/Austin FX4/FL2). I think the grille looks clumsy, and without a major export market for the car, I think that the financial benefits will be somewhat small to making the car in China instead of the UK. Not to mention the additional environmental impact of shipping a UK-market car back to the UK, instead of producing it on the doorstep of the largest client base. If they're planning a large-scale move to sell the Taxi in China/surrounding markets, it makes more sense. The construction of the "Taxi" makes it ideally suited to local market modifications. The TX1 was released in the late 1990s – so it’s hardly 20 years old (though the chassis is related to the FX4 Fairway, which itself was strengthened/revised from the original Carbodies/Austin FX4/FL2).

I think the grille looks clumsy, and without a major export market for the car, I think that the financial benefits will be somewhat small to making the car in China instead of the UK. Not to mention the additional environmental impact of shipping a UK-market car back to the UK, instead of producing it on the doorstep of the largest client base.

If they’re planning a large-scale move to sell the Taxi in China/surrounding markets, it makes more sense. The construction of the “Taxi” makes it ideally suited to local market modifications.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-3332 Ashley Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:56:35 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-3332 Building it in China is a bit more than a novelty, its a huge cost saver! Sure the materials are the same price, but the labor is dirt cheap. I dont know about these taxis personally but it looks like the outer design has stayed the same as its a 'corporate brand' that everyone recognizes and respects as being uniquely British. Most of the changes same to be under the hood and in user friendliness. Building it in China is a bit more than a novelty, its a huge cost saver! Sure the materials are the same price, but the labor is dirt cheap.

I dont know about these taxis personally but it looks like the outer design has stayed the same as its a ‘corporate brand’ that everyone recognizes and respects as being uniquely British. Most of the changes same to be under the hood and in user friendliness.

]]> By: eilirj http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/comment-page-1/#comment-3328 eilirj Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:22:42 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/12/geelys-london-taxi-the-tx4-taxi-cab-ready-for-shanghai-show/#comment-3328 Isn't this just a re-engined, facelifted version of the LTI <a href="http://www.lti.co.uk/previous-models/tx1/" rel="nofollow">TX1</a> and <a href="http://www.lti.co.uk/previous-models/txii/" rel="nofollow">TXII</a> that has been around for 20 years now? Building it in China is a novelty, but previous versions of the iconic London Taxi were powered for a while by Nissan diesels, so the 'foreign' input is not necessarily such a new thing. Isn’t this just a re-engined, facelifted version of the LTI TX1 and TXII that has been around for 20 years now?

Building it in China is a novelty, but previous versions of the iconic London Taxi were powered for a while by Nissan diesels, so the ‘foreign’ input is not necessarily such a new thing.

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