Motoring: London Transport International TX1
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GOING PLACES
2.7 litre Nissan diesel engine, with improved performance, fuel consumption and emission control; better in auto version than manual.
STAYING ALIVE/HANGING OUT
Extra stiffening to bodyshell over previous cab, improved roadholding and stability; much better visibility; full seatbelt provision on all seats including fold-out babyseat; same brake-operated door-locking mechanism as in existing cabs.
CREATURE COMFORTS
More comfortable front cabin, good driving position adjustment; more comfortable and supportive rear-seats with armrest doubling as baby-seat with harness; integral-ramp wheelchair access, bright yellow interior handles and seat edges for the partially-sighted, induction-loop system for the hearing-impaired; wider doors, better supported swivelling seat with backrest, more headroom; softer ride.
TURKEY QUOTIENT
Noisy engine needs improvement; shape a matter of taste.
STAR QUALITY
Comfort, user-friendliness.
AND ON MY RIGHT
Last month Metrocab launched a new model with interior and engine improvements.
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