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Save on Fuel and Catch Bad Guys in a Toyota Camry Hybrid Police Car

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2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid Police Car

If you are affiliated with a police department in the Greensburg area and you are looking to trim some fat from the budget, a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid police car may be the answer. At the very least, it is an interesting idea. You may be thinking -- no way a hybrid would make a good police car -- not so fast. When you look closer at the advantages of the Toyota hybrid that are extolled by the Arkadelphia Police Department in Arkansas, you can see that the hybrid edition of the 2016 Toyota Camry may be a viable option.

Toyota Camry Hybrid vs Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

In an effort to reduce costs and environmental impact, the Arkadelphia Police Department replaced 10 aging Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor models with Toyota Camry Hybrids. As can be expected, the move was met with apprehension by many veterans of the department who doubted that the power and performance of the Toyota Camry Hybrid would meet their high standards. After a few months in action, officers changed their mind, realizing that the new hybrid crook catchers were more than capable of getting the job done.

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When you compare the power and performance specs of the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid to the aging Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, you can see some of the advantages first hand. Powered by a Hybrid Synergy Drive system that incorporates a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a high-torque electric motor, the Camry Hybrid will shell out an explosive 200 net horsepower. With a responsive continuously variable transmission and instantaneous electric power at its disposal, the Toyota hybrid sedan will go from zero to 60 mph in a quick 7.7 seconds.
Frugal fuel-economy ratings are another asset of the Toyota Camry Hybrid police car, which will make 43 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway, tremendous fuel savings for officers on patrol for a long tour. By comparison, the aging Police Interceptors employ a 4.6-liter V-8 engine that delivers tremendous power, but sacrifices efficiency. The V-8-powered Crown Victoria’s in rotation for the department were making 12 to 14 mpg in the city at the time. When you combine fuel savings with the lower maintenance costs of the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Arkadelphia Police Department trimmed 3% from its annual budget.

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While the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid police car may not mirror the V-8 power of the traditional Police Interceptor, the frugal fuel savings, responsive powertrain and low maintenance costs may make up for it. In addition to those characteristics, you have to admit switching to EV mode and silently sneaking up on the bad guys is a cool idea. Even if the Camry Hybrid does not become the next police car for your local department, it will benefit many civilian drivers with an all-around performance. If local police departments are looking for something more versatile, the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid checks all the boxes.
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