SA Police To Trial ZB.

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"HOLDEN will continue its long-running partnership with SA Police – despite the wind-up of local manufacturing last year – with German-made cars rolling out as part of a new trial.
The ZB Commodore, with new fluoro markings, will be trialled alongside the Kia Sorrento, which was first used by police in January.
Assistant Commissioner Peter Harvey said the new cars would be used across the state.
“The intention of both vehicles is that they can be used in all areas of policing, including prisoner transport, road policing and general duties,” he said.

Mr Harvey could not say how much the trial would cost, or how much more expensive the new cars were than the previous fleet.
The six-cylinder cars will be on road for at least the next three months, and, while not guaranteed to be extended, Mr Harvey said they had performed well so far.
“We’re more than confident it will meet all our benchmarks but that is the purpose of the trial – to see if it meets both technical and operational requirements,” he said." https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/...d5131e37fcfa5c

[ozpacman]

I do think the ZB would make a pretty reasonable general duties vehicle, provided it's roomy enough inside. I haven't had a look at one yet but if they're similar in size to Camry and Sonata they'd probably work okay.

[Syndrome]

Always knew SA was odd.

[Sar4890]

I think i seen a new one out today. If they are now going to dark blue instead of white. I know some of the VF's are blue but I wasn't prepared to rip up next it to be sure. In SA we aren't odd just different!
Sadly Fords werent big over here as police vehicles. Probably due to supporting local manufacturers ie GMH and back in the day Chrysler.

[DFB FGXR6]

I get the feeling that Holden thought it would be a mere formality that the various Police forces would continue to purchase Commodores once the factory was closed.

Just like regular consumers, it turns out government organisations are looking elsewhere too now the the "buy local" thing no longer exists.

[Sar4890]

Hopefully for GMH's sake the police buy them as it looks like not many other people are.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Sar4890

Hopefully for GMH's sake the police buy them as it looks like not many other people are.

Dealers are "buying" lots of them.

[Sar4890]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Dealers are "buying" lots of them.

Yep thats where ive seen the bulk of them

[FairmontGS]

So I click through on this thread expecting:



So disappointed

[Sar4890]

Id almost feel honoured if i got pulled over by the the police in a ZB Fairlane.

[Brodes]

If anyone was to ever get in a chase just send them through a series of tight turns

https://youtu.be/ncgJ5vBfXns?t=8m20s

[MethodX]

Ah good, hope they do well.

[roddy1960]

So.........Commodore "sales" will go through the roof then in S.A. at least .

Can't wait to see the Holden spin doctors on this .

Too bad Tasmania Police weren't getting them . Might be the only chance I'd see of spotting one .

Not one single ZB viewed yet ...nada.

[PooDog]

Originally Posted by MethodX

Ah good, hope they do well.

That badge you have under your username .....Holden is mis-spelt

[Swordie]

The ZB will do the job.

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by Swordie

The ZB will do the job.

Provided they don’t actually need to highway pursue anyone in a car with more than 2 litres.

[Sar4890]

Highway pursuits probably not a high priority anymore.

[MethodX]

Originally Posted by muzman

That badge you have under your username .....Holden is mis-spelt

Why dont you put a pic and description of your real hobby.... your sheep

[Brodes]

Originally Posted by MethodX

Why dont you put a pic and description of your real hobby.... your sheep

Grow up, can we stay on topic.

[HSVKILLA]

Ive seen a marked cop car over here in nz in Rotorua and amazingly its the first zb i've seen,not a memorable sight that was at all.

[PooDog]

Originally Posted by HSVKILLA

Ive seen a marked cop car over here in nz in Rotorua and amazingly its the first zb i've seen,not a memorable sight that was at all.

Saw it also .....thought what the he'll is that

[ozpacman]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Provided they don’t actually need to highway pursue anyone in a car with more than 2 litres.

Agreed - definitely not a candidate for highway patrol or traffic work. It could work as a general duty vehicle though.

[Iggle Piggle]

Originally Posted by Sar4890

I think i seen a new one out today. If they are now going to dark blue instead of white. I know some of the VF's are blue but I wasn't prepared to rip up next it to be sure. In SA we aren't odd just different!
Sadly Fords werent big over here as police vehicles. Probably due to supporting local manufacturers ie GMH and back in the day Chrysler.

Blue are traffic cars, white general duties.


And you're both right - we're different because we're odd.

[Sar4890]

Ive now seen the new ZB police car in the flesh! I was filling up my car at the local on the run servo and a fully decked out one pulled up beside me. I had a quick chat with the officer who said they "weren't a bad bit of kit". This one was silver and an awd unit.

[mike_nofx]

Semi off topic, but what are we using these days to spot unmarked police cars?

Is it still the big aerials? Any other giveaways?

[Sar4890]

That and some are painted colours nobody else would buy.

[EBSXR6]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Semi off topic, but what are we using these days to spot unmarked police cars?

Is it still the big aerials? Any other giveaways?

Vicpol are using all sorts of vehicles, Ranger, HiLux, VW Transporter, Hyundai Santa Fe are a few I have seen.

[Iggle Piggle]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Semi off topic, but what are we using these days to spot unmarked police cars?

Is it still the big aerials? Any other giveaways?

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