With stylish good looks, masses of space and an impressively low price tag, the Peugeot Premier™ has built up an enviable reputation amongst the UK’s hard-working taxi trade since its launch back at the end of 2009.
Newcastle based driver, Kabir Ahmed, was amongst the first in the country to take delivery of Cab Direct’s low-cost access solution. More than four years on he has nothing but positive things to say about, what he describes as, the ideal taxi partner.
Mr Ahmed says: “I remember Cab Direct holding a launch event in Newcastle. I was driving a Fiat Doblo at the time, which I was happy enough with, but decided to go to the show to see what the Premier was all about.
“I immediately liked the vehicle. For a start, it looks the part. Plus, the way it has been designed is ideal for the modern-day taxi driver. In terms of value for money, it doesn’t come much better than the Premier.”
On the Road
There’s no doubting the fact that economy features high on the list of priorities when purchasing a new cab. With high mileages to handle, reliability and efficiency are a must for those in the trade. Thankfully the Premier™ delivers both with ease.
Mr Ahmed continues: “I’ve been really impressed with Premier’s fuel economy.
The vehicle is powered by Peugeot’s 92 brake horsepower diesel engine which offers great savings on running costs.
“The reliability of the engine is superb too – I’ve had absolutely no problems in over four years on the road. Not only that, I’ve recommended the vehicle to around five other local drivers in that time too and we’re all agreed, Premier is a brilliant taxi all round.”
Space & Access in One
Arguably the best feature of the Peugeot Premier™ is Cab Direct’s revolutionary EasyLift™ ramp which has been specially adapted to offer quick and easy wheelchair accessibility without compromising on passenger or luggage carrying capacity.
When not in use, the EasyLift™ ramp stows away quickly and easily allowing you to take full advantage of Premier’s large boot area. With the ramp in position, flush to the vehicle floor, there aren’t many hatchbacks on the market that offer as much unobstructed space.
Then, when you need it, the ramp simply lifts from its position – integrated with the vehicle floor – to provide you with quick and easy wheelchair access. The vehicle also features a lowered floor providing an easy ramp gradient to assist you with wheelchair entry and exit.
Five Seat Cab One Minute, Full Wheelchair Access the Next
Mr Ahmed continues: “The ease with which I can change from having a five-seat car with a huge boot to providing wheelchair access is just fantastic. It means I can cater for every fair with absolutely no hassles at all.
“Lots of customers have commented about how good the cab is for accessibility. Plus, I’ve never had any problems fitting in a full passenger load, laden with luggage, either.
“I really can’t fault the set-up in the Premier. It provides masses of space for bags in the back without hindering visibility. And it offers first-rate accessibility too.”