# TX1

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This article is about the London taxis. For the camera, see [Canon PowerShot TX1](/source/Canon_PowerShot_TX1). For the video game, see [TX-1](/source/TX-1). For the Doncaster radio station, see [TX1 Radio](/source/TX1_Radio).

Motor vehicle

LTI TX1 Overview Manufacturer LTI Production 1997–2002 Assembly United Kingdom: Coventry, England Designer Kenneth Grange Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Powertrain Engine Nissan TD27 diesel I4 Dimensions Wheelbase 2,886 mm (113.6 in) Length 4,580 mm (180 in) Width 1,800 mm (71 in) Height 1,830 mm (72 in) Curb weight 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) Chronology Predecessor Austin FX4 Successor TXII

The **LTI TX1** is a [Hackney carriage](/source/Hackney_carriage) (London "Black cab") introduced by [London Taxis International](/source/London_Taxis_International) in 1997 and designed to replace the ageing [Austin FX4](/source/Austin_FX4). It was designed by British product designer [Kenneth Grange](/source/Kenneth_Grange).[1]

Most are powered by the [TD27](/source/Nissan_TD_engine#TD27) [diesel engine](/source/Diesel_engine) from [Nissan](/source/Nissan), a relationship which began in late FX4s.[2] In 2002, it was replaced by the [TXII](/source/TXII), which used the [Ford Duratorq](/source/Ford_Duratorq) engine as found in the [Ford Transit](/source/Ford_Transit), [Mondeo](/source/Ford_Mondeo), and [Land Rover Defender](/source/Land_Rover_Defender).

Rear

Unlike modernistic van-shaped experimental cabs, the body was designed to recall several distinctive styling cues of the FX4. Upon completion, it was submitted to cab drivers for their approval and won their acceptance as sufficiently maintaining the spirit of the London cab.

The improved interior allowed certain after-market additions to be made to these vehicles, such as the [Cabvision](/source/Cabvision) technology.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Kenneth Grange's greatest hits – in pictures"](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2011/jul/17/kenneth-grange-design-in-pictures). *The Guardian*. 17 July 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-JA12_2-0)** Roberts, Graeme (6 August 2012). ["UK: Nissan targets London black cab market with manual-only NV200"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230613004224/https://www.just-auto.com/news/uk-nissan-targets-london-black-cab-market-with-manual-only-nv200/). *Just Auto*. Verdict Media Limited. Archived from [the original](https://www.just-auto.com/news/uk-nissan-targets-london-black-cab-market-with-manual-only-nv200/) on 13 June 2023.

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