New Mercedes Vito London Black Taxi Cab Review by Stormcab

I hired one of these to test on the busy streets of London. I was going to hire it for a month, but I knew within a few hours that I didn't think it was practical as a London Black Taxi. Besides, all of the little issues with the TX4 have been ironed out, hopefully, and KPM are offering £6000 off if you buy before New Year. That's effectively £7000 if you count interest on the finance.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• New
• Mercedes
• Vito
• London
• Black
• Taxi
• Cab
• Review
• Stormcab

[wickiezulu]

I was picked up by a Vito London Taxi the other day, admitingly I was initially caught off guard since I was expecting a Black Cab though by the end of the journey I loved the amount of space in the back.

Anyway, the cab driver was saying that the Vito is a lot cheaper to run than a Black Cab and I was wondering if that’s true or not?

[Stormcab]

@wickiezulu I only drove it for 2 weeks, in those 2 weeks I didn't notice any difference in fuel, in fact, sometimes I think it used more; i'm a bit of a wild driver lol.. If I wanted an easy life I would buy a silver vito, because they need washing less. However, I love the black cab symbol, so that's exactly what I have bought. The Merc has longer service intervals, and gets a some free stuff (it's either inspections or services)

[richyrangers]

u should see the tx1 a drive this is luxury to me lol but i see ur points end of the day they all make the same cash as they dont make the meter run faster lol enjoy big yin

[Stormcab]

@richyrangers yep. I drove a rented Fairway for 2 years, and now I have been driving TX4s for nearly 4 years which are smother/faster/and have air con, but I have to admit, I didn't see any change in tips or earnings.

[integgy95]

Wow life must be tough for this guy.. Talk about a chronic complainer.. Jesus Christ

[Stormcab]

@integgy95 yes, and speaking of a chronic complainer....here's integgy95....complaining. Youtube is full of hypocrits with no talent.

[bigneil8888]

nice review

[Anthony3974]

Been driving the111 CDI Vito for 3 weeks now rented from a Garage and have to admit not very impressed!! As Storm says, it is very roomy, comfortable, better on fuel aprrox 26-29 MPG in town, BUT!!!!.....Intercom system is absolute garbage, sounds like a badly tuned radio from the 1960s, my overall verdict is that its to big for Cab driving in the tight streets of London, rear wheel turn is a disaster waiting to happen and the people at KPM are bloody useless, slidiing doors tempremental!

[ARTCELLproductions]

I found this interesting and informative. I have been wondering which to buy, now Im thinking its NOT a mercedes !!!!

[Anthony3974]

Well documented Video Stormcab, very well balanced and informative....decisions decisions!

[Croydonia2]

The lack of windows isn't so much a design oversight but a safety feature. I've been reading some info on the Vito taxi and the PCO requested that with the doors being able to open automatically there should be no window incase a passenger has their head out the window and has a final destination moment. You'd think you could have those windows that are hinged on one side like on 3dr hatchbacks or other mpv's.

[arriviste2020]

Good review, with sensible notations. It's small niggly things which give the most aggro. I would agree with the 4 wheel steering. It's been around a long time and it's not a great reflection on Mercedes engineering.

[muhamedberisha1]

I have 20 units of diesel TX4 2009 Though outside of UK, diesel expenditures runs about 15ltr per 60Miles is this normal, and has anyone ever tried to fit into TX4 a Mercedes 250engine for fuel consumption issues, this would be of great help if anyone could help on this matter.

[bigsarslondon]

good info... you say it true.."ITS NOT A BLACK CAB"...and in my view.. A "VAN" AS STILL A "VAN"..evean with a yellow taxi sign on it... LONG LIVE THE TX RANGE. thay have always had little problems but all get sorted.. but then whos going to pay that much and then say..ive wasted 40.k

[bigsarslondon]

good info... you say it true.."ITS NOT A BLACK CAB"...and in my view.. A "VAN" AS STILL A "VAN"..evean with a yellow taxi sign on it... LONG LIVE THE TX RANGE

[dullaz786]

I love my vito taxi Brilliant better than black cabs

[satchboogyfan]

Mercedes makes mistakes ?

Clearly there's not enough profit margin for them to care

Or they would have done the research