A squad of cars and SUVs are fighting for slices of the police-vehicle business.
Rushing into the vacuum left by the Crown Vic's exit are three new sedans: the Chevrolet Caprice police pursuit vehicle, Dodge Charger Pursuit and Ford Interceptor, which is essentially a police version of the Taurus.
The Crown Vic was roomy, fast and durable. Its rear-wheel drive layout was ideal for the high-speed performance a pursuit vehicle requires. It was also as old as Methuselah. The car's basic engineering dated to the 1970s. It could not meet new safety, fuel economy and emissions needs, so it had to go.
That opened the door to a large and potentially profitable market. After being blocked by Ford for years, GM and Chrysler are determined to become major players in the pursuit-car business.
The rear-wheel drive Chevrolet Caprice patrol and unmarked sedans are GM's main play. The RWD Charger Pursuit sedan is Chrysler's entry. Ford no longer builds an RWD sedan in North America, so it developed front- and all-wheel drive police versions of the Taurus.
The Michigan State Police's precision driving unit, which conducts exhaustive vehicle tests that departments around the country rely on, rated the vehicles' handling, acceleration, braking, top speed, ergonomics and more.
In addition to those three sedans, Chevy, Dodge and Ford sell police versions of their Tahoe, Durango and Explorer, respectively.
3 new sedans aim to replace Crown Victoria
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The Crown Vic was roomy, fast and durable. Its rear-wheel drive layout was ideal for the high-speed performance a pursuit vehicle requires. It was also as old as Methuselah. The car's basic engineering dated to the 1970s. It could not meet new safety, fuel economy and emissions needs, so it had to go.
That opened the door to a large and potentially profitable market. After being blocked by Ford for years, GM and Chrysler are determined to become major players in the pursuit-car business.
The Michigan State Police's precision driving unit, which conducts exhaustive vehicle tests that departments around the country rely on, rated the vehicles' handling, acceleration, braking, top speed, ergonomics and more.
In addition to those three sedans, Chevy, Dodge and Ford sell police versions of their Tahoe, Durango and Explorer, respectively.
3 new sedans aim to replace Crown Victoria
Dodge Charger custom wheels
Luxurious, stylish, shiny, custom wheels are not simple accessories. As alchemists could transform one form of matter into another, so the proper rims can modify the vehicle's look. They are powerful enough to turn a daily driver into an opulent car, and to underline the inherent elegance of any luxury vehicle. We store the whole selection of custom wheels, delivered by the most prominent brands in the industry. Whether you want to boost the style of your vehicle or need a reliable setup for a harsh off-roading, we have the right wheels for you. Read over 445 wheels reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, and find the rim that reflects your sense of style.
