CHEVROLET TAHOE SSV / PPV

CHEVROLET TAHOE SSV / PPV

The Chevrolet Tahoe SSV (special services vehicle) has been produced for law enforcement agencies since 1997. Today, there are two versions of the SUV manufactured for use by law enforcement to include a four-wheel and a two-wheel drive version. The four-wheel version is the special service vehicle (SSV) that is suitable for all law enforcement functions except for high speed pursuits. The SSV is most popular with agencies who find ground clearance, flooding, ice, and rough terrain as issues for performing their duties. The police pursuit vehicle (PPV) is the two-wheel-drive version of the vehicle that can conduct high speed responses without an increased risk of rollover. General Motors has updated the Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle for its 2015 model, and will include options for both the 2WD and 4WD versions of the automobile.

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HUMMER H1

HUMMER H1

The Hummer H1 was originally produced for civilian and law enforcement use in 1992. The original H1 was first marketed by General Motors in 1998 and was based on the United States military Humvee. The H1 includes a seating capacity of four and uses a 6.5 liter diesel engine. Capable of conducting all manners of police work, the vehicle is also capable of conducting high speed operations with speeds in excess of 100 MPH. No longer in active production by GM, the H1 continues to see use by law enforcement departments who have a need for a durable, four wheel drive SUV. Although one of the coolest looking police vehicles, the low fuel efficiency of the automobile has resulted in many law enforcement agencies looking to newer makes and models of SUVs for their off-road needs.

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CHEVROLET IMPALA PPV

CHEVROLET IMPALA PPV

General Motors has produced a special police version of the Impala off and on since 1977. The current generation of the patrol car has been in production since 2006, and currently boasts a 3.6 liter, V-6 engine. The current engine features additional horse power and significantly improved gas mileage over legacy editions of the vehicle. Despite rumors that cropped up in the 2013 timeframe, the police version of the automobile continues to be produced by the company, and is offered in LS, LT, and LTZ trip options. The company plans to continue production of the current 9C1 and 9C3 models of the police cruiser through 2015. The automobile is popular with police departments located in the Jacksonville, New York City, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg metro areas in the United States.

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FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR

FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR

Ford has rebirthed the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor as the anointed successor to the Crown Victoria as their new Police Interceptor Sedan. Based on the full-sized Taurus, the automobile uses an engine from the Ford Mustang that is not available on the open market. The engine is a 3.72 liter, V6, using an aluminum block. It is capable of producing 305 HP, and uses a new dual exhaust. For police agencies who demand fuel efficiency, Ford offers an ECOBOOST model of the sedan that uses a 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine producing 365 HP. The vehicles include the latest features offered on civilian models of the auto including a rear view camera, electronic stability control, and a reverse sensing system. For the 2015 model, Ford is offering three engine and drive configurations for police departments to choose from: 1 – 3.5 Liter V6 with either front or all-wheel drive, 2 – 3.7 liter V6 with all-wheel drive, or 3 – 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost engine with all-wheel drive.

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CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV

CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV

In the fall of 2009, General Motors announced their latest addition to the police vehicle market with the upcoming Chevrolet Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle). The previous edition of the Caprice targeted to law enforcement was produced between1991-1996. The updated model continues to be sold to law enforcement agencies, and it features the 6.0 L77 AFM V8 that was standard with the cars sold in 2011. Beginning in 2012, the standard 3.6 L LLT SIDI V6 engine was adopted as an optional package for law enforcement agencies who demand greater fuel efficiency from their police cruisers. Both engine models are designed to be compatible with E85 ethanol capable fuel, and the cars feature a wider wheel base than the Caprice models sold to the general American public. The PPV edition of the vehicle also features a dual engine exhaust, console floor shifter, and a touch screen for radio and HVAC controls of the vehicle.

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