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VW Passat and Passat Wagon ERV to Enter US Police Service

The North American division of Volkswagen announced recently it has presented he Town of Herndon, Va.  with two police vehicles, namely two modified Passat and Passat Wagon emergency response vehicles (ERVs).

The vehicles are powered by a 2.0L TSI four-cylinder engine, capable of developing 250 hp and 299 lbs. ft. of torque. Also included in the package is an APR-engineered carbon-fiber cold air intake and automatic transmission.

“At Volkswagen, we take tremendous pride in the quality and value we put into each and every vehicle that comes out of our plants. We strive to be the best at what we do. Our neighbors at the Herndon Police Department share these values. That’s why we are proud to be able to provide them with two outstanding vehicles that deliver the kind of performance they need to do the job right and with style,”
Volkswagen of America Chief Operating Officer Mark Barnes said.

“We appreciate the work that Volkswagen has put into these two vehicles. They will go a long way toward helping our police department to do an even better job of patrolling our neighborhoods and protecting our citizens,” Mayor DeBenedittis said in a release.

As said, the cars have been extensively upgraded, now having a Hi-Def body styling package and spoilers, as well as an FMS Automotive added painted accents in order to create a custom two-tone matte black-on-black paint work.

Rounding of the exterior look are the 235/40 R18 Pirelli High Performance All-Season tires mounted over Volkswagen’s own 18-inch Velos alloy wheels in custom matte black finish.

Inside, both cars have custom-built enclosures and mounts for the communications and emergency lighting gear.
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