EXCLUSIVE: Commodore cop cars for the US

[btm]

interesting!

http://www.smh.com.au/drive/motor-news/exclusive-commodore-cop-cars-for-the-us-20090917-fs3b.html

[Shaun]

Its been on the card now for about 3 Months. If the deal comes to life then Holden will Export 40000 units year to the US and Canada. Great for Australian Jobs.

[hazrd]

thats awesome

big step up from those POS crown vic's :lol:

[Brazza]

+1 awesome for aussie jobs if it does go ahead.

I can see it now... deals get approved and the next thing you know BANG commodores doing the chasing in fast and the furious 6 :rolleyes: :lol:

[Snotty]

Its been on the card now for about 3 Months.

and the rest
story from february
http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2009/holden/pontiac-g8-targets-us-criminals-13461

[EL BURITO]

and the rest
story from february
http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2009/holden/pontiac-g8-targets-us-criminals-13461
was in top gear mag as well

[boorny88]

So there getting rid of there crown victoria cop cars or wat ever they use

[Jerram]

So there getting rid of there crown victoria cop cars or wat ever they use

pretty iconic american cop car was the old crown vic. Sign of the times I guess.

[ChrisMaz]

Did anyone see the doco "James may goes to space" on discovery? The USAF is using Monaro's as U2 Chase cars to help it land.

[Jerram]

Did anyone see the doco "James may goes to space" on discovery? The USAF is using Monaro's as U2 Chase cars to help it land.

yeah I saw that one. Good doco, though a little too much emotional whingy crap at the end.

[Shaun]

So there getting rid of there crown victoria cop cars or wat ever they use

Ford is discountiung the Crown Victoria .

[boorny88]

Ok then is that y there going to the gm's?

Na not seen that doco hay

[MatsHolden]

The prototype LAPD G8 based vehicle produced by Melbourne company National Safety Agency, released back in March.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/NSAG8Police.jpg

[Theo]

Some more Pics

http://www.caradvice.com.au/41769/holden-based-lapd-police-cruiser-gains-momentum/

[dieselhead]

Guys, do you seriously believe that the US&A will IMPORT cars from Australia when their car industry is in intensive care, with no pulse and Obama throwing gazillions at it to make it tick again?! Are you kidding me? Besides, I read this story ages ago, in much rosier times for the Elizabeth plant, nothing happened since...

[Vectracious]

Guys, do you seriously believe that the US&A will IMPORT cars from Australia when their car industry is in intensive care, with no pulse and Obama throwing gazillions at it to make it tick again?! Are you kidding me? Besides, I read this story ages ago, in much rosier times for the Elizabeth plant, nothing happened since...

1. why is it being reported on now by several sources?

2. What car is currently being produced by any of the big 3 over there that would make a suitable replacement? (off the top of my head, can only think of the 300C as fitting the bill ie large V8 RWD sedan)

[MatsHolden]

Besides, I read this story ages ago, in much rosier times for the Elizabeth plant, nothing happened since...

Yes this story first came about back in March... however it is the recent comments from GM CEO Fritz Henderson that suggest it is closer to occuring...

[rjastra]

The yanks also use the Dodge Charger
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/1013/dodge.charger.police.car.1.500.jpg

[Vectracious]

The yanks also use the Dodge Charger
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/1013/dodge.charger.police.car.1.500.jpg


ahhh - didnt realise they made the charger in a 4 door as well :)

[Theo]

ahhh - didnt realise they made the charger in a 4 door as well :)

Yes...they also come in the R/T spec, which is AWD - 5.7 litre :D

[mania]

Why is it that US cop cars always look cool :confused:

[sooty]

Why is it that US cop cars always look cool :confused:
lol, they don't

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/95/224021677_de3a79e315.jpg

[hazrd]

crown vic FTL!!!!!!!

[MatsHolden]

It's official, Holden have developed a car which will be available for ordering in 2010 for North America. It's not the Commodore however that has been developed but a Caprice, which will be badged as a Chevrolet Caprice. LAPD will have a Pontiac G8 for a three month trial as of next week, to test the technology that will be offered in the Caprice.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/16337077.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/16337124.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/16337026.jpg

http://liveimages.editorial.carsales.com.au/carpoint/general/editorial/ge5175612074950338259.jpg?S=ISS

[boorny88]

man they look sic as a cop car

[ads]

i think they should all use the mustangs out of transformers, so many people would be pulled up just because...

I know I would!

[mmahle]

I think it's because of the price of these which make them really attractive to the US police departments. Also because it's a bigger car then the Charger as well..

[xplosv57]

A Caprice on ceptors just looks wrong!! The VE G8 cop car looked better, but as long as they do the job then doesn't matter!!

[hazrd]

A Caprice on ceptors just looks wrong!! The VE G8 cop car looked better, but as long as they do the job then doesn't matter!!



http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/37-6.jpg


:p

[stevedee3]

It's official, Holden have developed a car which will be available for ordering in 2010 for North America. It's not the Commodore however that has been developed but a Caprice, which will be badged as a Chevrolet Caprice. LAPD will have a Pontiac G8 for a three month trial as of next week, to test the technology that will be offered in the Caprice.More details here:
http://chevroletcapriceppv.com
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=12&docid=57260

[MatsHolden]

And Holden's press release...

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=21&docid=57267

[chrissn89]

Are they just getting the V6 engine? Cause the photo only has twin single tips? My bosses wife's V8 Caprice has the twin duel tips like on the SS/SS-V

EDIT::: just read, the rear wheel drive sedan will be available as a V6 with Spark Ignition Direct Injection or as a V8 with Active Fuel Management, both E85 capable

[daiflu]

Was at the press release on Tuesday.
They look pretty tuff!
Nice paint too ;)

[stevedee3]

And the competition...

Chevrolet Impala:
http://www.gmfleet.com/government/products/police.jsp

Ford Crown Victoria:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/2009fleetshowroom/2009-CrVicPoliceInt.asp

Dodge Charger:
https://www.fleet.chrysler.com/fleetcda/portal?pageid=dbbe365479fe6110VgnVCM100000e9261c35 RCRD

Carbon Motors E7:
http://www.carbonmotors.com/machine/specifications

[Jerram]

Ford - looks like ass; they're trying to move away from them aren't they?

Charger - Very American, looks good. Don't know what they think of the handling and also perhaps they want to keep them for Sheriff and unmarked cars.

Carbon - Never heard of the company, styling's a bit off (don't know if they'd want a heap of cop cars looking like that). Don't know if they'll go for the "integrated" lightbar either

Impala - looks a lot like a lot of Domestic American commoners, (which in turn these days look like Honda Ripoffs).

If I know yank cops, they're quite conservative. I don't see them going for the Carbon at all, and probably not for the Impala either. If they're trying to get away from the Ford, then it's probably down to the Charger or the Commodore. Here's hoping Holden gets the gig.

[MatsHolden]

And the competition...



Ford Crown Victoria:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/2009fleetshowroom/2009-CrVicPoliceInt.asp



Think they're discontinuing that...

[poita]

Was at the press release on Tuesday.
They look pretty tuff!
Nice paint too ;)

a totally non-biased opinion on the paint work of course :p

[rjastra]

If I know yank cops, they're quite conservative. I don't see them going for the Carbon at all, and probably not for the Impala either. If they're trying to get away from the Ford, then it's probably down to the Charger or the Commodore. Here's hoping Holden gets the gig.

ummm... the charger and impala are already sold to police forces in the USA.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0704_police_car_comparison/index.html

[Jerram]

ummm... the charger and impala are already sold to police forces in the USA.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0704_police_car_comparison/index.html

yeah but I'm talking about this particular tender

[mmahle]

Yeah, but the Charger is too expensive and the impala is two small (look at the rear doors, you try squeezing in a 150kg man in those doors, and he'll be quite upset).

I see why the Commodore is a good choice, it's tried and tested, cheap, and it's backed by GM.

[MatsHolden]

I see why the Commodore is a good choice, it's tried and tested, cheap, and it's backed by GM.

Statesman/Caprice you mean. ;)

[cyclonic]

I've already heard reports that the US police forces that have seen the car are pretty keen on it. Fingers crossed!

Possible downside? If GM gets smart, they'll start production of the Zeta line as the next Lumina.... in Canada.

[rjastra]

Possible downside? If GM gets smart, they'll start production of the Zeta line as the next Lumina.... in Canada.

They wont as it will impact their fleet economy figures.