All-New 2012 Ford Taurus Interceptor Police Car Revealed

"Is the brief between the two really so differnt?" All U.S. Federal, State and Local government agencies, if I'm not mistaken, are required to purchase American made vehicles. Only rarely are exceptions made. BMW 5-series...significantly more expensive than Taurus.

Let?s not forget that the UK police force also drives around in diesel Vauxall Astra, Ford Transit and a variety of other less performance oriented cars. Mind you they also have Imprezas and Skoda VRs for some areas.

Mind several facts: 1. Nothing would get Americans more pissed off than their police stations spending tax revenue on expensive imported cars for no reason. 2. The average car in the US is very different from the average car in the UK. A 5 Series may do very well against Fiats and Peugeots, but if you want to chase a Ford Explorer or a Chevy Silverado down Interstate 95, you're going to need a much bigger car to even think about stopping them. 3. You are going to see a Vette every once in a while as a cop car. But they're not really needed, that's why you don't see them very often. You're very rarely going to see a police pursuit that ended up being unsuccessful because the police cars were too slow. It'd be a waste of money to buy more expensive, lighter cars. Also, I can't see what your point is regarding the paint job. First, you should know that not all cop cars in the US are black and white. In fact they're incredibly rare. It depends on the city, county, and state you're in. I can't see how blue and yellow would be better than other colors either.

Can you imagine the cost of having to repair BMW after BMW when performing PIT maneuvers...

I wouldn't know (... whatever you say can and will be used...) but I suppose it's much easier to avoid/outrun/loose the police in the US than the UK simply because of the difference in demographics. Anonymity in the US is far greater than the UK. That's why the police would require sturdier cars seeing as aggressive action might be the only way to stop a chase on highways that go on to infinity. I disagree about the cost of repairs to BMWs resulting in pit-maneuvers. The US police prides itself in being able to perform such a maneuver without causing damage to their cruisers. Good observation, I like the comparison. By the way, didn't they say that the new Ford Taurus would be the same as the Mondeo? They do look similar to me.

Bristol411S3 - Think safety - I have driven many police vehicles in my career. Currently, my department has the new Chevy Tahoes and Crown Vics (all of our cars are dark blue by the way). I also own a BMW (personal vehicle), it's great for taking corners, accelerating, picking up chicks and fun to drive; that's right, I said fun! Now let's get down and dirty: The leading cause of Police Officer deaths in the US is car crashes (automobile accidents). In 2008 for example, 39 Officers got killed from gunfire vs. 44 Officers killed in car accidents. The BMW 5 series received only 3 stars in a government safe crash rating vs. 5 stars for the police interceptor. In addition, the current Interceptors (as well as the new ones) are the only mass produced sedan vehicles in the world that passed a 75 MPH (120 Kilometers PH) rear-end cash. That?s right *MAK 8* If Police drove BMWs here in the US, the crash fatalities would double. What I?m trying to say is that even if they gave me and BMW 5 series for work, I wouldn?t trade it for my safe Ford Police Interceptor. I?m trying to make a living, protect the people and survive here *Bristol411S3*. This is not a biased review; BMW tops my list for a personal affordable vehicle followed by the Ford Interceptor as a Police Vehicle. Believe me; I?ve driven both for at least 4 years! I agree with everyone when it comes to the new Ford Interceptor?s exterior design ? it?s too soft and fancy for my taste. Mike.

Yeah I definitely agree with you, a Falcon g series with 300kw is a better car than this Taurus, it is particularly cheap and it has FORD logo which represents USA. Job done and better looking too

The CVPI has had years to prove itself. When it was first introduced, people had the same reserves. This is Ford's answer to the Charger, and so far I think it will be a suitable replacement to the Vic. Only time will tell.

yes they may be those cars, but at the end of the day, it doesnt matter what car the police drive, if you try to run when they inidcate they want you to pull over, then you are an idiot who is putting the lives of your passengers before anything else. I couldn't think of a better way to die then in an accident at home.

Wow a hammer? does it come with a nail?

The BMW 5 series received only 3 stars in a government safe crash rating vs. 5 stars for the police interceptor. In addition, the current Interceptors (as well as the new ones) are the only mass produced sedan vehicles in the world that passed a 75 MPH (120 Kilometers PH) rear-end cash. That?s right MAK 8!!!

Yeah, that Americans are fat, useless, ugly, lazy bastards. We get it. Funny.

Ignorance is bliss. Depending on the department, some have a no chase policy, some have a don't chase if you think it'll put motorists at risk, and others have a chase that effer til you PIT him. Plus, it also depends on the reason. If it's a simple traffic violation, some won't even try. You can outrun a Crown Vic easily, hell I can do that with my BMW 330, but you can't outrun the radio. Still, I am eager to see this on the road and to hear the reviews.

You sir, are a legend!