The Mercedes-Benz models dress up as police cars in Frankfurt

There are fairs and shows for all kinds of vehicles and specific functions. One of those specialised fairs is the General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference (GPEC), held in Frankfurt, where the stars are police cars. At this event, which takes place from 20 to 22 February, manufacturers present their proposals for these types of cars adapted to police duties. As could not be otherwise, Mercedes will be present at this fair and has presented the modified cars it will have on display at the event.

These include all the standard elements usually fitted to police vehicles, from the livery to the emergency warning lights. In this case, they are elements of the German police, which is fitting given that Germany is the host country and the brand’s home. Among the vehicles on view, the new X-Class stands out, a pick-up that shares its platform with the Nissan Navara and will offer good service on rougher, more rugged terrain. In addition, as a police vehicle, it will surely have some modifications to offer more versatility.

Another vehicle Nissan will offer is the Mercedes Sprinter, defined as a “support vehicle”, and the Mercedes Vito Tourer, which has been modified to become a vehicle for the radio and team coordination unit. To carry out their duties, they will have a seven-speed automatic gearbox, which will improve their transmission so they can get everywhere.

The new E-Class Estate has also been dressed up as a police vehicle; in this case it will use a diesel engine, as will the new Mercedes GLC 350e 4Matic, a plug-in hybrid version of the new premium compact SUV from the German brand. The brand Smart will also be present with two fourth-generation, 100% electric models. They will be versions of the ForTwo, ForTwo Cabrio and the ForFour, which have a range of 160 kilometres with a full battery.

Another of the options Mercedes will show at this event is the Arocs GLC 350e 4Matic, a heavy vehicle which, according to the brand, can serve many police tasks, such as placing barriers at events, high-mountain rescues, clearing obstacles and other functions typical of security forces. These vehicles will be available to police forces around the world, with the necessary modifications required to fulfil the service.