Jaguar XF with Police Specifications
By admin on May 24, 2010 with Comments 6
A subject of much recent debate has been the decision by Police in the Midlands to use Police-specification Jaguars as pursuit cars.
We feel that it should be the car that represents best value-for-money to the taxpayer. These high-end cars will not only perform; but also keep higher residual values, which should lead to a better return during the service lifecycle of the fleet.
In the UK, you can buy a ‘Jag’ from£32,900 for the 3.0 litre petrol. The 3.0 litre Diesel model is available from £33,900 while the 3.0 litre Diesel S starts from £33,900.
What do you think?
The first ever Police-spec XFs are due to go on patrol across the Midlands soon. The Central Motorway Police Group has bought seven high performance Police vehicles based on the award-winning Jaguar XF Diesel S model.
The Police-specification Jaguars feature the 275PS 3.0-litre Diesel S engine and a ‘Police Pack’ which includes a roof mounted light bar with 3600 blue flashing lights and integrated side alley lights, blue and white flashing LED lights inside the front grille, side mounted blue flashing LED lights, blue and red flashing LED lights integrated in the rear light clusters and a Home Office-specification electronics system that powers a full suite of electronic equipment.
Geoff Cousins, Managing Director for Jaguar Cars UK, said: “Police drivers demand the very best from their vehicles – power, performance, safety and comfort are all very important, while their fleet managers are looking at good environmental credentials and strong residual values to ensure value for money.
“Police forces across the country have been evaluating the XF and we are delighted that the team at the Central Motorway Police Group has chosen Jaguar to join its fleet.â€
The Central Motorway Police Group patrols motorways across Staffordshire, Mercia and the West Midlands and the seven XFs will be put to work throughout those areas immediately.
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UK Jobs will be secured as part of the deal – therefore I say it is a worthwhile investment.
Why should we be propping-up German manufacturing with the likes of Audi and BMW? Great news and they don’t half look classy!
What an honour it would be to be stopped by a great British Cop in a British car!
Atleast they are spending money on UK manufacturing.
Jaguars for the Police? Atleast I know where my taxes are now going! A misappropriation of taxpayers money?
The police would have got a decent discounted rate on these cars surely? They will hold their value and can be sold-on at the end of the police life for a decent return.
That is one lush car would love a go in it
Any chance we could have one of these for Avon & Somerset?! Pleasing to the eye and not a 5 series!