The Italian Rozzers Have A New Car, But It's Not A Lambo

"Kookanoodles" (Kookanoodles) 04/05/2014 at 12:04 • Filed to: Peugeot 508 RXH, Police cars, Italy

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It's a Peugeot ! A 508 RXH to be precise, which is the 4WD diesel-hybrid version of Peugeot's 3 series-sized sedan, complete which jacked-up estate bodywork ŕ la Audi Allroad. It makes 200 horsepower from its diesel-electric powertrain, good for a 132mph top speed and a sub-9 seconds 0 to 60 time.

The Polizia were given the cars by Peugeot's Italian arm, and they're apparently the agency's very first hybrid cars. Always the Peugeot fan, I'm delighted to see the 508 RXH enjoy some success, although I'm not too sure why the Italian police chose it. Then again, I suppose a spacious estate with decent power, 4WD and an economical powertrain capable of silent city driving is always a good thing. And the light blue livery looks amazing on the already pretty estate.

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Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Kookanoodles 04/05/2014 at 12:15

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That's one of the prettiest police cars I've ever seen. That blue REALLY suits that car.

Roberto G. > Kookanoodles 04/05/2014 at 12:33

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Why, I didn't know that... of course it's a marketing move, but another car is much needed indeed by our " Polizia ".

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Kookanoodles 04/05/2014 at 12:44

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Italy - using French and German police cars, because they only built unpractical 500's and even more unpractical supercars.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Kookanoodles 04/05/2014 at 12:58

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Imagine if they used a Lancia Thesis - the crims would probably run away even faster. Screaming. Because they have never seen such a hideous monstrosity in their mirrors before.

Kookanoodles > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/05/2014 at 13:33

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Also the cops could never get them to start.

Kookanoodles > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 04/05/2014 at 13:34

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No they don't ! The Alfa Giulia is coming soon ! Sometime. Eventually. Same time as the return to the US, promise. When has Marchionne ever gone back on his word ?

Shiftright > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/06/2014 at 06:07

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I like the Thesis, but then, I've been told I have weird tastes

Shiftright > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 04/06/2014 at 06:09

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They also use Alfa 159s, Giuliettas, Fiat Cromas , Bravos & Puntos.