Canberra Cops Add Volvo S60 T6 R-Design To Fleet In New Test

Research into Australia’s next-generation patrol and pursuit fleets continues, with cops in the ACT this week kicking off a test program with Volvo’s S60 T6 R-Design sedan.

The midsized sedan, decked out in full police livery and loaded with the requisite lights and computer tech, will be evaluated over the coming year for its potential as a full-time addition to the fleet.

While not up to top-shelf S60 Polestar standards, the T6’s 242kW and 480Nm turbocharged six-cylinder engine time makes it a capable enough unit for most police duties.

And, although it’s not as large as the Commodore and Falcon units currently in service, the S60 T6 R-Design’s all-wheel-drive configuration and 5.7 second 0-100km/h sprint time should boost its appeal for the boys and girls in blue.

“Police vehicles are required to perform to a high level in dynamic, high stress environments. By doing this trial we can obtain direct feedback from our officers on how the S60 performs under various driving conditions,” Traffic Operations boss Sergeant Rod Anderson said.

“We are particularly interested in our officers’ opinions on the all-wheel drive capability of the S60 and what advantages it offers over our current rear-wheel drive fleet.”

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