Top Taxi Picks For 2023 From The Taxi Centre
Top Cars for Taxis in 2023
With the year rapidly drawing to a close, we’ve rounded up our best cars for taxi for 2023 to help build your business. As we start to slow down and get ready for the festive season we also naturally start to think ahead to next year.
Are you planning on expanding your fleet in the new year, or changing your taxi? If so, you may be wondering which models to consider when you begin your search.
To help, we’ve rounded up our top picks for the best cars for taxis at The Taxi Centre for 2023 so you can start the year up-to-speed on the latest and greatest models for your business.
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2. Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Taxi
1. The Skoda Superb Taxi
As its name suggests, the Skoda Superb is a fantastic long-distance cruiser adept for work in the private hire or fleet industry. Having won the WhatCar? Best Estate 2022 Award, and the Best Upper Medium Car in the 2021 Fleet News Awards, the Skoda Superb offers a range of features that make it great for a taxi. Renowned for its spaciousness, with unrivalled rear legroom and luggage space, and well-suited to the larger driver, the SKODA Superb ensures optimal comfort for both you and your passengers. With a wealth of technology, safety and driver assistance features on demand, and a range of engine options, there is much to love about the Skoda Superb.
Features of the Skoda Superb taxi
- Front and rear electric windows
- Hill Start Assist
- DAB Digital Radio
- LED headlights and daytime running lights
- Front armrest with storage box
2. The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Taxi
The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER offers a new and exciting way to experience electric, with a unique drivetrain. This brings you a fully electrically propelled and self-charging vehicle, offering the newest hybrid technology with convenience at the forefront. The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER gives you the flexibility of an electric drive without the need for recharging. With an updated design, the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER fuses together the style of an SUV along with saloon car efficiency, giving you a distinctive stylish vehicle to transport your passengers in. Want to know more? Read our Nissan Qashqai e-POWER review
Features of the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER taxi
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Intelligent driver assistance systems
- Nissan Connect 8” touchscreen infotainment system
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- 18” diamond-cut alloy wheels
3. The Toyota Corolla Taxi
A popular choice in the taxi industry, the Toyota Corolla remains a great option for taxi drivers with well-proven hybrid technology – perfect if you want to avoid the hassle of recharging while lowering your emissions. It’s available in a 1.8-litre or 2.0-litre engine, and with automatic transmission, you’ll experience smoother driving like never before. It’s efficient for navigating between town speeds making it a perfect vehicle to get you and your passengers around. With several options to choose from, benefit from features such as Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, a Reverse Camera, Smart Entry & Push Button Start, and Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA).
Features of the Toyota Corolla taxi
- Power front and rear windows
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Wireless charger
- 10.25” Multimedia display screen
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
4. The Skoda Scala Taxi
Placing comfort and convenience at the forefront, the Skoda Scala is another fantastic vehicle we think makes a great option for taxi drivers. It offers an affordable hatchback that is perfect for the demands of city driving, getting you and your passengers around efficiently. With a host of driver assistance features, it’s also a car you can count on to make driving easier and fuss-free. These include cruise control, rear parking sensors, and front/lane keep assist.
Features of the Skoda Scala taxi
- Front and rear electric windows
- Bluetooth system
- DAB Digital radio
- Manual lumbar support in front seats
- Remote central locking with two remote folding keys
5. The Kia Niro 2 Taxi
Recently named the Car of The Year at the Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2023, the Kia Niro range has certainly been making a name for itself, especially the Kia Niro 2. With the most efficient hybrid drivetrain, the Kia Niro 2 makes the perfect choice for taxi drivers looking for an easy, fuss-free, and comfortable drive. Praised for its generous interior space inside, the Kia Niro 2 ensures optimal comfort for you and your passengers, with features such as dual temperature control, lumbar support cushioning, and heated seats. Read our Kia Niro 2 review for more.
Features of the Kia Niro 2 taxi
- Privacy glass
- Rain sensor
- Reversing camera
- 10.25” touchscreen satellite navigation
- 16” alloy wheels
6. The Skoda Octavia Taxi
The Skoda Octavia remains a firm favourite in the automotive industry, not just limited to those in the taxi private hire and hackney sector. In fact, it was named the Auto Express Estate Car of The Year 2022, and boasts a number of other prestigious awards to its name including the What Car? Best Practicality Family Car 2022. A jack of all trades, the Skoda Octavia’s success is down to a generous amount of equipment featured as standard, along with a smart, connected, and thoughtful design throughout. No wonder it’s been the most popular taxi for the last 20 years!
Features of the Skoda Octavia
- Aero front windscreen wipers
- Rain and light sensors
- USB Type C ports
- Wireless SmartLink for Apple Car Play
- Bolero radio with 10” touchscreen
There you have it – your guide to the top taxi contenders for 2023!Feeling inspired? Browse our range of new taxis for sale and view our fantastic deals now.
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FAQs
What is the most popular car for a taxi?
It would be unfair to class a single model as the most popular for a taxi as this varies depending on a whole range of factors. For example, what type of journey the driver does - whether this is urban, rural, airport runs, school runs, and so on.
Other factors which determine popularity are how many people it can carry, as some drivers may require a minibus like the Ford Tourneo Custom while others don't.
Fuel type however is something with a clear popularity amongst taxi drivers and fleet operators with ever increasing emissions regulations. This has seen a rise in popularity of hybrid taxis like the Toyota Corolla and Skoda Octavia e-TEC as well as electric taxis like the Kia Niro and MG5.
What is the most requested taxi at The Taxi Centre?
At The Taxi Centre, we introduce taxi drivers and operators to a range of fantastic models fit for the taxi trade and their specific needs. These include standard taxis like the Skoda Scala and Volkswagen Passat, minibus taxis like the Ford Tourneo Custom, and more.