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It is the most frequently used police Interceptor in the North American region. The V8 engine, rear-wheel drive and body-to-frame chassis makes it perfect for the job. The interior of the car has been especially designed to suit the police needs. The front seats sport a steel "stab plate" built into the back so that a suspect being transported in the back seat cannot stab the officers in the front seat with a knife or other sharp object. Additionally, there is a break in the front "bench seat" despite having the shifter on the steering column. This gap is usually used for keeping radios, controls for emergency equipment, large firearms, and often a laptop computer or mobile data terminal (MDT).

This mid-size luxury sedan with its status and price is often used in some European jurisdictions as a police interceptor. Equipped with a 3.0l diesel engine, the BMW 5 Series gives high performance compared to the civilian variants. The German police use the car in both sedan and station wagon designs. Along with the cars in the previous series, the BMW 5 Series finds a place in the police forces in the Low Countries, France and UK.

Another example of precise Japanese technology, this 4WD jeep is staple transport means of police across different countries in the world. Various law enforcement agencies, right from Japan to many other third world countries including India, rely on the Land Cruiser for all their needs. The simple outlook, easy maintenance and low cost of the Land Cruiser make it the first choice of many limited budget countries which want a good vehicle for their police forces. It has been in the forces since the earlier days of its launch.

Well known as the Lancer Evo or Evo, high-performance version of the Mitsubishi Lancer has been one of the favourite among the police forces since 1992. The 2.0L engine featured in the car can churn out as much as 300 BHP. The large engine sedan has been preferred by the forces of UK, Malaysia and Australia. In 2009, the Royal Malaysian Police acquired a fleet of Lancer Evolution Xs to be used for high-speed pursuits. It is one of the most ideal vehicles for sustained car chases and patrols because of its endurance.

We all know that Alfa Romeo stands for quality and that is exactly what the Italians want from their cruisers as well. The 'Gazella' as all Italian carabinieri cars are called, have been heavily modified to suit the task of patrolling the highways of the country. With newer generations of the Alfa Romeos inducted in the law enforcement agencies in Italy, the 159 has been in the service since 2006. It is as pleasant to look at and much not easy enough to shake off.