Could VW's UP! Taxi Be The Sexiest Looking Taxi Yet?

Volkswagen's Up! Concept has been floating around for a few years now and everytime another iteration comes out it just seems to get more technology, and interior updates that make it look like a posh cafe. This time around, VW created a London black cab that shows just what a 21st century taxi should look like.

Here's an interesting twist too, this Up! features a lithium-ion battery that powers a single electric motor. Said to have just under 115 horsepower, zero to 60 comes in about 10 seconds and VW claims that this new Up! can obtain over 185 miles on a charge.

Would that even be enough to cover a cab driver's shift?

All said and done, is this the sexiest cab concept you have seen?

**For the FULL story on Volkswagen's Up! electric taxi, click "Read Article"


All hail to the up! The latest addition to Volkswagen’s series of up! concept cars, called the VW Taxi Concept, is the last prototype before the city car goes into production next year – and this time designers have looked to our capital city for inspiration!

The final installation in a trio of ‘World Taxis’, the electric three-seater is designed to address the challenges facing cabs in modern cities, which include tighter emissions regulations and increasing demands on space...

[Source: AutoExpress]


2011 Jeep Compass Photo Gallery

2012 BMW 1M Coupe Photo Gallery

2011 Ford Explorer Launch Photo Gallery

2011 Chrysler 300 Photo Gallery

Mystery Mercedes SUV Photo Gallery

AutoSpies.com Photo Galleries

If you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com

Share on Facebook

Read Article

Stevez - 12/14/2010 9:45:25 PM

+6 Boost

Do I really care if I'm riding in a "sexy" Taxi? :/

Agent00R - 12/14/2010 10:21:47 PM

-1 Boost

I'd rather be in a comfortable environment loaded with technology than a dingy Crown Vic that doesn't have enough legroom for a jockey.

Just sayin'

merce63amg - 12/14/2010 11:16:59 PM

+3 Boost

This is a concept car of course its loaded with gadgets. Other than the screens that interiors not good looking.

uaw_lax - 12/15/2010 2:27:59 AM

+3 Boost

WHAT ARE YOU GUYS SMOKING/DRINKING? Sexy is worlds away from this thing,

rxh8me9000 - 12/15/2010 7:30:43 AM

+3 Boost

lool you lost your mind. I rather be in a Prius or Altima in NYC.

Larrybel2000 - 12/15/2010 9:51:00 AM

+3 Boost

Where is the matching trailer for the luggage.

Chark - 12/15/2010 1:10:06 PM

+2 Boost

It's no Cash Cab!

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/cash-cab/

85bmw745i - 12/16/2010 1:43:30 AM

+2 Boost

They should call it a down because anyone guy is aroused or about to get some suddenly sees this it will be a "downer" for sure

jtz7 - 12/16/2010 10:57:44 PM

+1 Boost

Great another box like the H2, H3, Mercedes G class, Cube, Soul, XB, Cooper, Flex, Nitro, Commanger and now this VW. Don't forget the Groove too and the Honda Elemnt. Now give me my negative points. I'm jtz I can get boxes from A to Z.

jtz7 - 12/16/2010 10:58:25 PM

+1 Boost

I see in the Chevy Cruze's ad the side profile copied the 2006 Sonata.