Nissan would like Chicago to adopt its NV200 Taxi and in order to make it look more convincing, the Japanese applied a green and white paint scheme – a modern take on a historically popular Chicago taxi color.
Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the customized NV200 Taxi comes equipped with features such as USB charging, anti-fatigue driver’s seats and panoramic sky views of the city, while also promising reduced odors, improved leg room, more cargo space and improved passenger safety.
“With great feedback from drivers, riders and media in New York, we’ve had a number of dealers across the country raise their hands to get a supply of NV200 taxis for cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and across Texas. We think Chicago is a natural fit for the premium taxi experience NV200 delivers at a competitive price,” said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing, Parts & Service, U.S.A.
Chicago has around 7,000 cabs in service, and Nissan wants taxi riders and drivers to engage in dialogue about what features make for a better taxi experience. The public can share their thoughts through social media such as Twitter or Facebook using #HailYes.
The NV200 Taxi is priced from $29,700.
By Dan Mihalascu
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