When you can travel to England again, you might want to consider traveling in style in this discreet black cab. Though it is likely to blend in with much of the classic cab landscape, Sutton Bespoke has taken the cab from traditional to super-luxurious with some key modifications.
Known as the Sutton VIP Class LEVC, the taxi is based on the heralded LEVC TX platform. It’s a next-gen, low-emissions black cab, which means that it can operate in London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone without having to pay a pollution tax.
The black cab looks relatively traditional on the outside, but the interior is unique.Photos courtesy of Sutton Bespoke
The Sutton VIP Class LEVC taxi has an interior that has been completely redesigned from the traditional black cab setup. Its rear seats are angled for comfort and covered in Sandalwood leather with Alcantara trim. Instead of rubber flooring, the cab features high-quality thick-pile carpet. Hand-crafted wood veneers adorn the door trims.
Above the passengers’ heads is a panoramic roof. Ambient lighting can be changed to the color of the passengers’ choosing.
Just because it’s functional doesn’t mean that the cab is lacking high-tech features. It includes haptic climate controls, an upgraded stereo system with Bluetooth connectivity, a TV tuner with Apple TV, and a Sony PS4 games console. Between the rear passengers there is an armrest complete with cupholders, and behind that a refrigerator.
The interior of the vehicle is adorned with Alcantara.Photos courtesy of Sutton Bespoke
Driver and passengers are separated by a retractable screen. A fully electrically adjustable leather seat and a state-of-the-art digital instrument cluster ensure the driver remains comfortable during prolonged stints at the wheel. Soft-close doors can also be specified.
A subtle two-tone paint job has been applied to the exterior of the model. It features the iconic black taxi paint for the lower portions and Ferrari’s Grigio Silverstone above.
Doors open wide and seating is at an angle for additional comfort.Photos courtesy of Sutton Bespoke
The taxi sign on the roof will remain to preserve the iconic silhouette of the vehicle, albeit with the ‘TAXI’ lettering replaced by ‘VIP’. The price of the vehicle will be in the region of £100,000 (excl. VAT) for business buyers, or £120,000 incl. VAT for private buyers.
