The British have the famous London Black Cab and the Americans used to have the Checker Cab. Well, for the first time since 1982, a US-designed and built taxi could soon be roaming the streets of America. This new vehicle called MV-1 was developed by Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG).
On November 17, the manufacturer announced that series production would start in October of next year. The cab was designed and engineered to meet the needs of both ambulatory and mobility-impaired passengers, the taxi industry as well as the general public.
Descendant of the Standard taxi cab
The MV-1 is the second vehicle developed by VPG. In 2007, the one-year-old company founded by Marc Klein and Patton Corrigan introduced a taxi cab concept called Standard at the New York International Auto Show. Decked in hideous attire, it managed to impress inside with an ultra-functional layout resembling the British icon, which is still manufactured by LTI in the UK.
The MV-1 is way more stylish. Some compare its roundish silhouette to the Honda Element, others to the Dodge Journey. In reality, the wheelbase and width are quite similar to the Dodge Grand Caravan’s, although the MV-1 is 20-cm taller and 6-cm longer.
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| The MV-1 is a multifunction vehicle designed for taxi and paratransit fleets. |
On November 17, the manufacturer announced that series production would start in October of next year. The cab was designed and engineered to meet the needs of both ambulatory and mobility-impaired passengers, the taxi industry as well as the general public.
Descendant of the Standard taxi cab
The MV-1 is the second vehicle developed by VPG. In 2007, the one-year-old company founded by Marc Klein and Patton Corrigan introduced a taxi cab concept called Standard at the New York International Auto Show. Decked in hideous attire, it managed to impress inside with an ultra-functional layout resembling the British icon, which is still manufactured by LTI in the UK.
The MV-1 is way more stylish. Some compare its roundish silhouette to the Honda Element, others to the Dodge Journey. In reality, the wheelbase and width are quite similar to the Dodge Grand Caravan’s, although the MV-1 is 20-cm taller and 6-cm longer.
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| The MV-1 is derived from the far less attractive Standard Taxi Concept, introduced by VPG at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. |