Which Sedan Should The US Police Drive?

**JoeT** · 10-03-2009, 08:48 AM

With speculation that either the Holden Commodore or Statesman/Caprice RWD sedans
will be used as Police vehicle in the United States, GMInsidenews ask's:

Which Sedan Should The US Police Drive?

Danko · 10-03-2009, 10:14 AM

Whatever American vehicle fits the need of their dept. We have a Ford Explorer in our city's fleet.

SullyND · 10-03-2009, 10:31 AM

Tahoe.

**JoeT** · 10-03-2009, 10:37 AM

Sedan

Ttple · 10-03-2009, 11:24 AM

I don't like the Charger but it makes a good looking police car.

SullyND · 10-03-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeT

Sedan

Chicago is moving to Tahoes. I think they make more sense then sedans.

Crown Vic.

mbukukanyau · 10-03-2009, 12:34 PM

I choose stateman becouse, its big,-so law enforcement can get all their geer in place- and its owned by an american company

**BigAls87Z28** · 10-03-2009, 01:02 PM

As far as a total all around car, the Caprice is a great idea. It fills the need for a large vehicle, offers world class engines and transmissions, great handling and ride, and parts could be readily available using Camaro parts as replacements.

888GT#31 · 10-03-2009, 02:10 PM

Caprice = normal patrols...........Commodore SS-V = high speed pursuit.

fp115 · 10-03-2009, 02:17 PM

This new brand that will be announced Monday will hopefully make it to this poll

member12 · 10-03-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SullyND

Chicago is moving to Tahoes. I think they make more sense then sedans.

Crown Vic.

Do they need four wheel drive or something?

They are moving to them down here too, but they are 2wd. I'm sure it's more durable than the average sedan given it's truck chassis, but they can't be safer for high speed driving.

I want to see the new Taurus interceptor package....though I doubt that they'll be using the SHO engine.

SullyND · 10-03-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by member12

Do they need four wheel drive or something?

I'm not sure that they are getting 4WD, but the Chief of Police did mention it as a benefit when he first proposed it, so I assume so. Chicago does get snowy/slushy winters so I can see where it could be useful, and I think "high-speed" use is over-rated.

FrankRizzo · 10-03-2009, 04:19 PM

Why not a purpose-built police car?
Carbon Motors

CheetahDC · 10-03-2009, 08:01 PM

It depends on what's needed. My department is mainly Crown Vics (used to be Impalas, sorry guys) and a Ford Explorer.

PAULSTS1 · 10-03-2009, 08:07 PM

Because of the economy and the relative low price, I'd pick the Dodge Charger.
The Holden unless GM decided to offer the car for sale in the marketplace would be too expensive. If they subsidized it they would lose money.

View Poll Results: Which Sedan Should The US Police Drive?
Holden Commodore	32	34.41%
Holden Statesman/Caprice	29	31.18%
Chevrolet Impala	8	8.60%
Chevrolet Malibu	0	0%
Dodge Charger	16	17.20%
Other	8	8.60%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

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