Nissan NV200 Mobility Taxi Ready For New York City

When Nissan's NV200 "Taxi of Tomorrow" start making their first appearance in the streets of New York City the rest of the world can either watch in envy or hope concerned authorities in their country decide to modernize their Taxi fleet. Nissan has made the NV200 available in 40 countries, but Indians will, for now have to make do with regular boring taxis.

While the NV200 offers the best facilities that could be offered in a taxi, it had one thing missing - wheelchair accessibility. Nissan has now teamed with experts from BraunAbility to develop a unique ramp system for the NV200 Mobility Taxi. Slide through the gallery to learn more about the "Taxi of Tomorrow"

List of features

List of features

The taxi is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine specially designed to reduce emission and improve fuel economy.

Ample room for four passengers and their luggage, with sliding doors, with entry step and grab handles.

Transparent roof panel for a clear view of the city.

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Independently controlled air conditioning

Active Carbon Lined headliner to help neutralize interior odors

USB and standard electric outlets for charging personal devices for both driver and passenger.

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A 6-way adjustable driver's seat featuring both recline and lumbar adjustments, even with a partition installed.

Driver and passenger intercom system and more.

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Included among safety features are front and rear-seat occupant curtain airbags, and seat-mounted airbags for the front row and standard traction control and Vehicle Dynamic Control.

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List of features

Mobility and accessibility features are as follows:
Hearing Loop System for the hearing impaired
A fold ramp at the rear that can be laid out easily and quickly to provide access path for a wheelchair.
Once inside the wheelchair is held in place by integrated restraints.

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Article Published On: Friday, March 29, 2013, 16:10 [IST]
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