Mercedes-Benz's Vito Taxi has been part of the
London scenery since 2008, but it's now moving on with modern times. Said to impress with its "comfortable and
generous spaciousness", the black cab can accommodate up to six passengers
and is also wheelchair-friendly.
Some of the standard features that equip it include
air conditioning, electrically operated sliding doors on both sides,
electrically extendible entrance steps, and a start/stop function to improve
fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions.
Additionally, the Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi is also
equipped with several assistance systems, such as the Attention Assist, offered
at no extra cost, which alerts the driver if signs of fatigue or
inattentiveness are shown. Moreover, the Active Parking Assist, Blind Sport
Assist, and others, are also offered, but as options.
In order to gain taxi approval in the English
capital, the 2017 Vito has been specially modified, just like its predecessor,
and it has a rear-steering axle, which helps it comply with the local
stipulation of a 7.62m turning radius. However, since the van is also
available for cab duties outside London, it can be had without a rear-steering
axle as well.
