BMW X5 joins NSW Police highway patrol vehicle to replace unreliable fleet of Chrysler sedans
The BMW X5 has been introduced to the NSW Police Highway Patrol, replacing the aging fleet of Chrysler sedans.
The BMW X5 joins the BMW 5 Series sedan, bringing the NSW Police in line with Victoria’s mix of highway patrol vehicles.
The Chrysler SRT V8 sedan, which makes up about a third of the highway patrol’s fleet, has been plagued with mechanical problems since its inception.
The BMW X5 has been introduced to the NSW Police Highway Patrol, replacing the aging fleet of Chrysler sedans.
The BMW X5 joins the BMW 5 Series sedan, bringing the NSW Police in line with Victoria’s mix of highway patrol vehicles.
Highway patrol officers nicknamed the vehicle ‘The Valiant’, a nod to its Chrysler heritage and sketchy reliability.
Factory new BMW ‘police pack’ vehicles are prepared for the installation of emergency equipment, with an upgraded electrical system and high-performance brakes included.
In addition, the BMW X5 gives officers an enhanced vantage point of oncoming traffic, making it easier to identify drivers using mobile phones or passengers not wearing seatbelts.
The elevated seating position of the BMW X5 also improves officers’ safety in the event of a T-bone collision with a red-light runner, as they are sitting higher than they would in a lower sedan.
The Chrysler SRT V8 sedan, which makes up about a third of the highway patrol’s fleet, has been plagued with mechanical problems since its inception.
More to come.
