Ford 'Taxi of the Future' Looks Like 'Taxi of Tomorrow'
Ford has a thing or two to say about Nissan‘s NV200 “Taxi of Tomorrow,” dubbing its 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi the “Taxi of the Future.”
The all-new 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi was unveiled this weekend at the 2013 International Association of Transportation Regulators Conference in St. Louis. Powered by a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine mated to a fuel-efficient six-speed transmission, Ford says it will be the only taxi available with a compressed natural gas/liquefied petroleum gas engine prep package.
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The redesigned Ford Transit Connect Taxi has a decreased vehicle height to provide improved clearance for advertising on the roof. It is also longer and offers seating for five with increased cargo capacity compared to its predecessor. Ford expects the 2014 Transit Connect Taxi to have a best-in-class 60.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row. For added comfort, the new Transit Connect is equipped with twist-beam rear suspension compared to its competitors’ leaf spring and solid axle setup.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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