Latest London taxi the TX4 has proved again it's a hit with drivers after a survey among those who tested it at a trade event showed the vast majority rated it very good or excellent.

The latest incarnation of the iconic vehicle was launched by LTI Vehicles last October and has broken all sales records since, with feedback overwhelmingly positive from those who've bought one.

And the trend shows no signs of slowing after nearly 140 potential new drivers of the TX4 tested one at the recent PHM show in the taxi's home city of Coventry -- and gave it a big thumbs up on all fronts.

Drivers were asked to rate their experience of driving the TX4 on driver position, driver comfort, driver features, power/torque, maneuverability, passenger accessibility, and recognizability. For each, they were asked to score the TX4 excellent, very good, average, or poor.

Nearly 95 percent said the vehicle was easily recognizable as a taxi -- scoring excellent or very good -- giving it an advantage over other vehicles used as taxis and enabling it to bring in more trade for drivers.

More than 90 percent scored it very good or above for driver comfort, 93.5 percent said it had very good or excellent torque, 78.7 percent rated it excellent for maneuverability, while 95 percent rated it highly for passenger accessibility.

"We have been getting great feedback from drivers who've bought the vehicles, but to have such overwhelming support from drivers who had just got behind the wheel for the first time is incredible," says Matthew Cheyne, sales and marketing director for manufacturer LTI Vehicles.

"We know the TX4 is good. We spent more than $5 million on its development and did over 1,000,000 km of testing. It has a Euro IV-compliant engine, redesigned suspension over previous models and anti-lock brakes as standard while retaining its famous looks and being the most socially-inclusive taxi ever.

"But having first-time drivers backing it so enthusiastically, as they did at the PHM show, is the best endorsement.

"Taxi drivers have the right to demand high standards from the vehicle in which they earn their living and spend a large amount of time -- and the TX4 is ticking all the boxes for the majority."

Drivers requesting a test drive at the show were taken to the LTI Vehicles factory in Coventry to see the taxis being made before getting the chance to get behind the wheel.