The document is a brochure for the LTI TX4 taxi vehicle. It highlights several new features of the TX4 including a cleaner Euro IV compliant engine, ABS brakes, improved entertainment system, and air conditioning. It discusses the benefits for both drivers and passengers such as increased comfort, accessibility, safety and fuel efficiency. The brochure emphasizes that the TX4 has undergone extensive testing totaling over 600,000 miles.
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Contents
Model Range 2 - 3 Welcome to a new generation of purpose-built taxis
The very best of over 75 years experience, with a wealth of advancements, tried and
Driving an Icon 4 - 5
tested, and tested again.
Engine & ABS 6 - 7 LTI Vehicles are proud to present the best and most advanced purpose-built taxi in the
world. The redefined, new generation TX4.
Desirable & Accessible 8 - 9
Manoeuvrable & Comfortable 10 - 11
Interior Refinement 12 - 13
Driver Benefits 14 - 15
Passenger Benefits 15 - 16
What Makes a Taxi? 17
Why Choose LTI? 18 - 19
TX Series Awards 20
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TX4 Supporting Information
2 p u r p o s e - bu i l t m a n o e u v r a bl e d u r a bl e s a fe accessible recognisable iconic desir able 3
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An unmistakable global symbol of
strength, safety & security
Just some of the benefits that make this British icon something you can be as proud to drive
as we are to build.
LTI Vehicles are committed to continually improving our taxis. The development of the TX4 has undergone
more component and road testing than any vehicle we have ever built. In fact the TX4 has been tested to over
600,000 miles of real taxi use.
No other taxi is as robust or renowned as the TX series and now we have made it even better. A cleaner, more
efficient engine, the addition of anti-lock braking technology, a smooth and more comfortable ride with a state-of-the-art
engine management system, all working in perfect harmony within a new stylish and functional exterior.
A beacon of
strength, safety and
reliability that
delivers confidence
for the driver and
Continually improving... passengers.
Some of the remarkable new features within your new TX4 include:
• Euro IV compliant engine
• ABS all-round brakes
• Improved in-car entertainment - with DAB available
• Air-blend air conditioning
• Improved intercom
• Head restraints
• Coil suspension
• Improved security
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Engine & Transmission ABS 00965 99711956
2.5 litre VM Engine Anti-Lock Braking System
Cleaner and quieter with outstanding performance and reliability. Electronically reactive and painstakingly tested. The new all-round anti-
lock braking system utilises discs at the front and drums at the rear for
Built specifically to meet the latest Euro IV emissions legislation, the VM R425 DOHC
optimum all-round performance and cost effective servicing and
is the cleanest diesel engine ever to beat at the very heart of a LTI taxi. Cleaner and
maintenance.
greener with no compromise in economy or power.
Designed by Europe’s leading diesel engine specialist specifically for the TX4, the high With increased performance comes increased control. Designed
torque delivery at low speed means you can pull away from a standing start quickly and specifically for TX4 the ABS helps prevent wheels from locking and
comfortably; a feature fundamental to taxi operation. skidding during emergency braking and helps you to maintain steering and
directional stability so you remain in control in the most demanding
As you put your foot down, there is no disappointment. The R425 DOHC effortlessly
Put to the test:
situations.
pulls you up to cruising speed and keeps you there quietly and smoothly as gear driven
The TX4 with the VM twin balance shafts within the engine reduce vibration to a minimum. Under electronic control and ready for action at all times, the system
R425 DOHC engine has senses when a wheel is about to lock and releases the brake momentarily
With four valves per cylinder and common rail multi-stage fuel injection technology it
undergone extensive so the wheel keeps turning and you keep on steering.
packs a punch never before experienced in a purpose-built taxi.
track and road testing.
With bigger front brake callipers and thicker rear drums the new ABS
All moving parts have
Working in perfect harmony with the new electronic engine management system,
system will stand up to the toughest working conditions as we have
been analysed and optimum engine performance is achieved as information is seamlessly relayed from the
replicated in exhaustive testing.
rigorously examined to driver to the engine and transmission.
deliver ultimate
Finally it is all put to the test. The extensive road and track testing means that you can
longevity and
expect mile after mile of trouble free motoring. The VM R425 DOHC is the most
performance.
stringently tested and reliable engine we have ever had.
Specific ‘taxi duty’
It’s a purpose-built engine for the purpose-built taxi.
cycle testing has put
the TX4 through its
most rigorous and
demanding tests to date.
Automatic Transmission All-round, all weather performance
Proven over 600,000 miles of testing, with 5-speeds and refined for the TX4, the fully Exported all over the world, the new TX4 ABS system is ideal for any
automatic transmission is electronically linked to the entire engine management system. weather condition and any climate.
The carefully chosen ratios match engine output to road speed for the most fuel
efficient use of available power with smooth gear changes.
Manual Transmission
The 5-speed manual transmission is manufactured with increased casing rigidity and the
latest composite construction gearshift technology for improved durability. Like the
automatic, it is refined specifically for the TX4 and delivers greater comfort with
reduced noise which all adds to easier driving.
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refinements in a TX4 set it apart from any other taxi. With new exterior styling,
improved ride and handling and interior features, it makes your job easier and more
enjoyable. What’s new about TX4?...
1 Stylish and distinctive new exterior body styling
2 Revised interior styling for a lighter, brighter and more
Passenger controls now located in the
comfortable passenger experience
nearside door panel allow easier access
1 3 Euro IV compliant engine, greener, cleaner and for wheelchair users and those travelling
delivering big torque at low speed on the tip seat
4 ABS brakes all-round to maintain full steering and
directional stability in adverse road conditions
5 An improved in-car entertainment system, for superior
sound and with DAB & MP3 compatibility options
6 Front air-blend and rear water valve controlled air
conditioning system with improved perfomance
7 Redesigned driver and passenger intercom with
improved microphone and speaker location combined
with a quieter drive vastly improves communication
between driver and passengers
8 Driver and passenger head restraints provide passive
protection and reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a collision
9 Super-tough one piece centre division with integral
payment tray and chip and PIN slot
10 All-round coil suspension with anti-roll control for
improved ride and handling
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Passenger door aperture
9 With a stylish and distinctive new exterior it is easier than ever to Every TX4 is equipped with an integral wheelchair ramp and
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4 8 identify the TX4 as the most familiar and easily recognised taxi in extensive range of access features, including easy grip handles and hi-
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the world. contrast seat edging for people with visual impairment.
Your passengers will instantly recognise and confidently hail a TX4 An improved intercom system means better communication to your
always knowing exactly what it stands for: accessibility, comfort, passengers and there is even a rear seat belt harness with adjustable
safety and security. shoulder strap to accommodate younger and smaller passengers.
Access to the TX4, like all its predecessors, stands for access for all. See page 16 for a full range of accessibility features
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Remarkably engineered, the TX4 features a • There are over 32,000 purpose-built taxis making up to six The TX4 delivers an outstanding ride with superb handling that makes it easier to negotiate speed humps
U-turns an hour, every day of the week* and traffic-calming measures, reducing impact on the driver, passengers and the vehicle.
legendary tight turning circle that is the envy of
others. Greater manoeuvrability means easier, • The famous turning circle is unique to purpose-built taxis The new suspension system improves driver stability when cornering and gives passengers a feeling of
safer and convenient operation for drivers and security and comfort when seated in the back.
• Safer and more convenient for pick-up and drop-off of passengers
passengers. on the opposite side of the street The suspension is designed to meet the comfort standards expected of a modern passenger vehicle and
has been developed for all situations whether you are driving alone or carrying five passengers.
• The ability to quickly and easily manoeuvre ‘to your awaiting
More potential fares The tight turning circle is of constant passenger’ benefits your business as well as safety The TX4 has to be driven to be believed.
Save time,
benefit on busy city streets in congested
• Ask any one of LTI’s customers what they think of the turning
fuel and money traffic. circle and we guarantee their answer will be - just superb
Pick up passengers in • Driving is believing - the only real way to discover just how
greater safety You can turn in the road without manoeuvrable the TX4 is, is to take one for a test drive
Quickly manoeuvre 3-point turns. (Contact a LTI main dealer - via www.lti.co.uk)
in traffic
*Data from: PCO Human Engineering Study
Get out of difficult
situations in seconds
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For Passengers and Drivers
Even before passengers enter a TX4 they know that they will enjoy a safe and secure journey in a comfortable and spacious The ultra-strong, attack As a taxi driver, it is not unusual to spend over 3,000 hours a There is ample stowage space, excellent all round visibility and
passenger compartment. When inside there is no disappointment. resistant centre division year in your cab. That is why the TX4 has been designed to a comfortable driving position. All complemented by the
ensures you and your optimise your working environment. superb manoeuvrability of the TX4.
earnings are completely
The TX4 is designed for carrying people so every effort has been made to make travelling in and leg room, a comfortable arm rest for back seat passengers and a new light and Carefully positioned interior lights aid map and book reading, a
safe from attack or
one a pleasure. The well placed and easily identified grab handles, bright seat edging and fresh interior. Once in motion, noise and vibration are kept to a minimum due to theft even when hit customer payment slot through the protection of a safety screen To drive one is the only real way to discover just how
interior lighting give function to form when entering the TX4. There is more than ample head unique design features within the vehicle. with a blunt instrument and one touch door locking system optimise driver security. enjoyable the TX4 is.
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Driver Benefits
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1 The view from the driving position increases your confidence and awareness
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2 Driver control of the passenger compartment: you can override all the
switches in the rear 7
3 Separate lockable driver and passenger compartments with an independent 7
door locking system 8
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4 Attack resistant centre division is designed to protect drivers
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5 A dealer network that is dedicated to fast and effective maintenance of
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your TX4
6 Unmistakable; the most hailable taxi in the world
7 The all-round visibility means you can easily see potential fares as
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well as potential hazards
8 The famous tight turning circle is of constant benefit on busy
city streets
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9 Ergonomic driver seat with optional armrest and
lumbar support
10 Bolt-on body panels attached to an ultra-strong steel chassis
dramatically reduce repair times and costs
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11 Spacious luggage area also available with a luggage retention
system
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12 Special taxi tyres specifically designed for the TX4 with
extra wide kerb protection strip
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Passenger Benefits What Makes a Taxi? 00965 99711956
1 The integral fold-down ramp with extension is easy to use and is
Built on the virtues of safety, strength, reliability and function, the latest
designed with a shallow angle for ease of access and departure 2
generation TX4 can be hailed as nothing short of brilliant.
2 A wheelchair retention system holds wheelchairs firm and secure Every need has been considered making frequent tasks in a busy
during transit driver’s life as easy as possible.
Outstanding drive, comfort, accessibility and protection.
3 A swivel seat to assist people with reduced mobility
All this and the superb manoeuvrability of the TX4,
4 An adjustable centre rear seat belt harness to suit younger and smaller make it the ultimate driver’s taxi.
passengers (18kg upward) 3
5 A swing door mechanism for ease of use, greater visibility for traffic
upon entry/exit and safer for hands and fingers
6 An easy to use intermediate step to aid access for people with limited
movement and mobility
7 Contrasting grab handles and seat edges for partially sighted people 4
8 3-point seat belts are fitted to all seats
9 Floor, roof and puddle lighting for safer
entry at night, and door handle lights for 5
partially sighted people
10 Improved voice intercom with 6
repositioned rear speaker and
microphones
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We are... Our product values are to build a taxi that... 00965 99711956
• The world’s premier manufacturer of • The first TX1 was made in 1997 • Provides a secure and safe environment for drivers and passengers
purpose-built taxis
• The TXII was launched in 2002 and enhanced in 2003 • Is environmentally friendly with low emissions and made from recyclable materials where possible
• The largest UK owned vehicle manufacturer
LT I Ve h i c l e s • LTI Vehicles employs over 400 staff at our plant in • Complies with all current, and works towards all future planned European vehicle legislation
• Established in Coventry in 1919 as Carbodies Ltd Coventry and within our dealer network
• Is easily recognisable based on the famous shape of the traditional London taxi
• Built first FX3 in 1948 • We are an operating division of Manganese Bronze
• More than 100,000 vehicles produced since the Holdings plc • Is fully accessible and provides a vital link within a national transport system
first FX4 was made in 1959
• There is a national LTI dealer network including four • Offers the best facilities, utility and comfort for drivers and passengers
• Built the Fairway, the first truly wheelchair LTI owned Mann & Overton Dealers and over 70 LTI
• Is a product with strength, longevity and security
accessible taxi in 1989 Approved Service Dealers
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The design incorporates the following awards... 00965 99711956
• Millennium Products Award
In recognition of its design and accessibility features
• Coach Makers Award to Industry
Automotive and Air Industry award for innovative design
• Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation Award
In recognition of contribution to extending the frontiers of
achievement and in the pursuit of excellence in the field of transport
• BDI Design Award 2000
In recognition of environmental and product design projects
of quality within the West Midlands
• Independent Living Design Award
Sponsored by the British Healthcare Trade Association and Phab,
awarded for socially inclusive features
TX4 2006
FX3 1948-1959 FX4 1959-1989 Fairway 1989-1997 TX1 1997-2002 TXII 2002-2006
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■ = Standard ❑ = Option at extra cost ❍ = Option at no cost * = Also available as an accessory from your LTI Vehicles main dealer
TX4 Model Driver Bronze Silver Gold TX4 Model Driver Bronze Silver Gold
Exterior Electrical
Side badging ■ Delay and fade drivers compartment light ❑ ■ ■
Radio aerial ■ ■ ■ ■ PATS vehicle immobiliser with radio key ■ ■ ■ ■
Tinted glass ■ ■ ■ ■
Driver’s compartment air conditioning ❑ ■
Black door mirrors ■ ■ ■
Air conditioning (front and rear) ❑ ❑ ■
Colour coded door mirrors ■
Blaupunkt San Remo - MP3/CD-RW/FM/AM/LW RDS tuner. ■ ❑ ❑
Black (solid) paint ■ ■ ■ ❍ Blaupunkt Sevilla - MP3/CD-RW/FM/AM/LW RDS tuner. ■ ❑
Coloured (solid) paint ❍ ❍ ❍ Blaupunkt Nashville - DAB/MP3/CD-RW/FM/AM/LW RDS tuner. ■
Metallic paint ❑ ❑ ■ Removable coded ICE front panel ■ ■ ■
Black energy absorbing bumpers ■ ■
Door warning indicator ■ ■ ■ ■
Part colour coded energy absorbing bumpers ■
Wheelchair seat belt not secured warning indicator ■ ■ ■ ■
Fully colour coded energy absorbing bumpers ■
Black radiator grille and mesh ■ ■ ❍ ❍ Remote central locking of doors ■ ■ ■ ■
Black radiator grille and chrome mesh ❑ ■ ❍ One touch lowering of front windows ❑ ■ ■
Chrome radiator grille and mesh with LTI badge ❑ ❑ Low level driver’s illumination ❑ ■ ■
Chrome radiator grille and mesh with Chrome LTI badge ■ Lights on warning alarm ■ ■ ■ ■
Chrome door handles ❑ ■
Passenger
Front fog lights ❑ ■ ■
Head restraints ■ ■ ■ ■
Twin rear fog and reversing lights ■ ■ ■ ■
High level third brake light ■ ■ ■ ■ Rear interior light ■ ■ ■ ■
Black side rubbing strips* ❑ ■ Induction loop ■ ■ ■ ■
Colour coded side rubbing strips* ■ Swivel seat ■ ■ ■ ■
Black number plate plinth ■ ■ ■ Passenger seat vinyl ■ ■ ❍ ❍
Colour coded number plate plinth with chrome LTI badge ■ Passenger seat cloth ❑ ■ ■
Indicators front, orange lens ■ ■
5x3 rear point seat belts ■ ■ ■ ■
Indicators front, clear lens, orange bulb ■
Child restraint harness ■ ■ ■ ■
Indicators front, clear lens, clear bulb until lit ■
Integrated fold away ramp ■ ■ ■ ■
Side repeaters, orange lens ■ ■ ■
Side repeaters, clear lens ■ Yellow visibility strip ■ ■ ■ ■
Rear light clusters, orange lens ■ ■ Driver
Rear light clusters, clear lens ■ ■ Driver’s seat, plain velour ■ ■ ❍ ❍
Rear wash/wipe with single speed intermittent ■ ■ ■
Driver’s seat, patterned cloth ❑ ■ ■
Interior Driver’s seat head restraint (A frame) ■ ■ ■ ■
Black instrument surround ■ ■
Heated rear window with timed cut out ■ ■ ■ ■
Walnut style instrument surround* ❑ ■ ■
Power assisted steering ■ ■ ■ ■
Carbon fibre instrument surround* ❍
Boot light ■ ■ ■ ■ 12V power socket ■ ■ ■ ■
Drivers door stowage pocket ■ ■ ■ ■ Digital clock ■ ■ ■ ■
Electric windows front and rear ■ ■ ■ ■ Mechanical
Heated and adjustable door mirrors ■ ■ ■ ■
Taxi tyres ■ ■ ■ ■
Integral cup holder ■ ■ ■ ■
Anti-lock braking system ■ ■ ■ ■
Stowage net ■ ■ ■
Carpeted passenger compartment ■ ■ ■ ■
Driver’s seat armrest and mechanised lumber support ■ ■ ■
A range of dealer-fitted accessories are available from your LTI Vehicles main dealer Driver model only available as manual option
TX4 Dimensions
Principal Dimensions (mm/in)
A Length 4580/180.0 L Step depth 280/11.0
B Width (over mirrors) 2036/80.2 M Step width 700/27.6
C Height 1834/72.3 N Sill height 370/14.6
D Wheelbase 2886/113.7 P Ramp extension 1350/53.2
E Front overhang 764/30.1 Q Door width (max) 880/34.7
F Rear overhang 930/36.6 Wheelchair door access:
G Front track 1422/56.0 R Floor level width 700/27.6
H Rear track 1482/58.4 S Waist level width 780/30.7
J Ground clearance 134/5.3 T Height (door seal to ramp) 1350/53.0
K Step height 208/8.2 U Height inside vehicle 1400/55.0
Note: The measurements shown here are nominal and some variation will occur between HAILED THE WORLD OVER
vehicles. Vehicle, step and sill heights shown are with the vehicle at kerb weight. www.lti.co.uk
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In Car Entertainment by
Enjoy your journey and be entertained in your TX4 with quality Blaupunkt products fitted as
standard by LTI Vehicles.
DAB Digital Radio, MP3/CD-RW playback and external MP3 player connectivity is available
offering great choice. Factory upgrades are available depending on the TX4 model chosen.
The optional Blaupunkt Bluetooth interface provides audio through the vehicle’s speakers
for hands free conversations via Bluetooth enabled phones.
TX4 Bronze
Blaupunkt San Remo - MP3/CD-RW/FM/AM/LW RDS tuner
Analogue tuner with 30 station presets. MP3/CD-RW playback. Blaupunkt
coaxial speakers with high power output for your enjoyment. Radio is
compatible with an optional Blaupunkt 3.6 mm Aux-in cable to connect an
external MP3 player.
TX4 Silver
Blaupunkt Sevilla - MP3/CD-RW/FM/AM/LW RDS tuner
Analogue tuner with 25 station presets. MP3/CD-RW playback. Blaupunkt
coaxial speakers with high power output for your enjoyment. Radio is
compatible with Blaupunkt 3.6 mm Aux-in cable to connect an external MP3
player, and optional Blaupunkt Bluetooth interface.
TX4 Gold
Blaupunkt Nashville - DAB/MP3/CD-RW/FM/AM/LW RDS tuner
Outstanding Digital Audio sound quality offering a great choice of DAB
radio stations, MP3/CD-RW playback and external MP3 player connectivity
via a 3.6 mm Aux-in cable. Blaupunkt coaxial speakers with high power
output for your enjoyment. Radio is compatible with optional Blaupunkt
Bluetooth interface.
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