What is the LEVC TXI?
The TXI is a purpose-built London taxi, shaped for carrying passengers in city traffic. Its upright body and passenger-focused cabin set it apart as a dedicated cab rather than a saloon adapted for taxi work. The TX name played on the word “taxi”; the “1” in TX1 referred to compliance with the Euro 1 emissions standard.
The TXI came from London Taxis International, part of a British cab-making tradition that includes Carbodies. It began the TX family and was followed by the TXII, which retained much of its basic design while receiving styling and equipment changes.
Generations and engines
The TXI generation ran from 2000 to 2002, before the TXII. It used a 2.7-litre diesel engine. UK listings cover two diesel versions from 2000 to 2002.
How economical is the LEVC TXI?
The lowest listed UK consumption is 8.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The UK versions use diesel. NEDC was the European test procedure for these figures; it differs from WLTP testing, the EPA procedure in the United States and Canada’s 5-cycle test.
Questions and answers
What years was the TXI sold?
The TXI generation and UK listings cover 2000 to 2002.
What engine did the TXI use?
It used a 2.7-litre diesel engine.
What is the official fuel consumption figure?
The lowest listed UK figure is 8.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test.