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Police forces nationwide have chosen both the #ford #kuga sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Transit Custom #van to renew fleets from 2016.
In a total deal comprising 1,100 vehicles, forces across the country have recognised the Kuga’s all-wheel drive capability and versatility of the iconic #ford Transit.
First the UK’s northern consortium of 22 police forces ordered 680 #ford models, including 120 #kuga SUVs and 560 Transit Custom medium vans. Half of the Transit Customs will be supplied by #ford as cell vans, converted by its Special Vehicle Preparation (SVP) operation into a vehicle capable of securely transporting two detainees, accompanied by up to five police officers.
Ford #kuga and Transit Custom were also top of the #suv and #van wish list of the country’s southern consortium, which includes six fire services as well as 28 police forces. They also added 110 #ford Transit Connect light vans and 30 Ranger pick-ups to the 80 Kugas and 200 Transit Customs which made up their #ford order.
“Ford has a long history of working with emergency services spanning 50 years,” said Terry Adams, #ford direct sales manager. “The stylish and capable #ford #kuga has established itself as their rural beat car of choice with all-important all-wheel drive necessary for winter conditions.”
British Transport Police, South Wales and Dyfed Powys are other forces with #ford Kugas on their fleets. The market-leading #ford Transit Custom is used in every police region in the country, with roles as cell vans, crime scene units, dog carriers and camera vans.
The new all-wheel drive #ford Mondeo is considered the best estate for the transportation of police dogs. Its high payload and volume capacity best meet new DEFRA and RSPCA guidelines on in-car kennel size and welfare of dogs in transit.
Broadcaster, #ford driver and dog owner, James Whale (pictured), visited #ford SVP, in Essex, to see how Mondeos are converted into dog units and to be introduced to the acclaimed new #kuga police #suv and newly finished #ford Focus ST patrol car. The addition of a diesel estate to the Focus ST range last year attracted great interest from the police in its combined performance, fuel economy and generous load space – prompting SVP’s special build of a one-off demonstrator.
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