Opel Grandland Police Patrol Car Debuts at GPEC Exhibition
Opel and EDAG have unveiled a specially equipped Grandland plug-in hybrid as a police patrol car at the GPEC trade fair in Leipzig.
- 165 kW (225 hp)
- 350 Nm
- 7.8 s
What Happened
Opel's top-of-the-line SUV, the Grandland, has been transformed into a police patrol vehicle by cooperation partner EDAG. The plug-in hybrid model produces 165 kW (225 hp) and 350 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The police-specific equipment includes a Hänsch DBS 4000 warning system, LED lighting, and reflective safety stickers compliant with VESBA 2.0.
- Hänsch DBS 4000 warning system with alley lights, stop and power flash, and rear warning system
- Tetra universal radio pre-installation with GPS/Tetra antenna and cockpit bracket
- Adaptive Intelli-Lux HD light and 360-degree Intelli-Vision camera
- LED lighting in the headliner and tailgate, plus fire extinguishers and emergency hammers
Why this matters
The conversion demonstrates how standard SUVs can be adapted for law enforcement with specialized signaling, lighting, and safety equipment.
Terms in This Story
- Plug-in hybrid
- A vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine with an electric motor and a battery that can be recharged by plugging into an external power source.
- VESBA 2.0
- A German standard for police vehicle markings that includes retroreflective and fluorescent stripes for high visibility.
- Tetra
- A professional mobile radio standard used by emergency services for secure communication.
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