The Skoda Kodiaq RS becomes the new police car in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s police forces have added the police vehicle fleet to the Skoda Kodiaq vRS, which is what they call this powerful SUV from the Czech brand in the British Isles. To turn it into one of their patrol cars, they have looked at its powerful engine, but also at other features that make this practical car a candidate to be the car that will chase the bad guys in the United Kingdom.

Let us recall that the Skoda Kodiaq vRS delivers 240 CV of power thanks to the 2.0-litre TDI twin-turbo diesel engine, paired with a seven-speed DGS dual-clutch automatic gearbox. In addition, it features AWD traction as standard, and with all this it achieves a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration and a top speed of 219 km/h, which makes it more than suitable for fulfilling its role as a police car.

Aesthetically, Skoda has added to the Skoda Kodiaq vRS all the elements typical of British police cars, so that it will be fully recognisable when it is seen approaching. The features added include 360º visibility thanks to the LED lights installed on the front, the front grille, the rear and the number plate, so nothing escapes its control and it cannot go unseen from any angle.

The siren has enough power to be heard from afar and has three different tones. Inside, it has sports seats with Alcantara and a practical, efficient 10.25-inch screen, as well as the SmartLink+ system, which allows smartphone apps to be mirrored on the screen. The light control systems, communication with the emergency services and other elements are integrated into the central screen, so it is very simple and intuitive for users to carry out their work.

What does not change is the dynamic chassis control system and the progressive steering, which are the ones fitted to the regular model.