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Police cars have a great impact on automotive culture across the world. In America, you have Dodges, Fords and Chevys. Meanwhile, the Germans stick with Golfs and Passats, while the Brits use Vauxhalls. So, what about Japan? Most patrol cars there are Toyota Crown sedans, but when they needed something that could deal with the snow and ice, they turned to Mazda.
The popular CX-5 has just received its first major role as a patrol car for the Hiroshima Prefecture Police Fast Corps. Livered in white/black and kitted out with sirens, the SUV will patrol the Onomichi Matsue lines, being expected to go into service by the end of the current fiscal year (March 2015).
All the models will be equipped with the Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter diesel engine and four-wheel drive. This 150 horsepower four-cylinder unit was chosen for the linear delivery of its power, the 380 Nm of torque available and security offered by 4x4. Its fuel consumption rating of 18 km/l was also a deciding factor when choosing the Mazda over its competitors.
Launched in 2012, the CX-5 is a rival for the Toyota RAV-4 and Honda CR-V. It combines the practicality of an MPV with the driving fun of a Mazda3 hatchback. As standard, it comes with dual zone climate control which is sure to keep the Japanese policemen warm in the winter. However, it's worth a quick note that the all-wheel drive is not permanent, only sending power to the rear wheels when it senses the front ones aren't doing their job.
All the models will be equipped with the Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter diesel engine and four-wheel drive. This 150 horsepower four-cylinder unit was chosen for the linear delivery of its power, the 380 Nm of torque available and security offered by 4x4. Its fuel consumption rating of 18 km/l was also a deciding factor when choosing the Mazda over its competitors.
Launched in 2012, the CX-5 is a rival for the Toyota RAV-4 and Honda CR-V. It combines the practicality of an MPV with the driving fun of a Mazda3 hatchback. As standard, it comes with dual zone climate control which is sure to keep the Japanese policemen warm in the winter. However, it's worth a quick note that the all-wheel drive is not permanent, only sending power to the rear wheels when it senses the front ones aren't doing their job.
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