The Chevrolet Caprice PPV gets significant improvements and updates for the 2014 model year to become a more attractive and high tech car. The car was first announced in 2009 and since then it has enjoyed its successful journey towards further improvements and enhancements. Wait a minute, do you know the Chevrolet Caprice PPV? It is not an ordinary car but is actually Police Petrol Vehicle that is one of the most appreciable and efficient police cars. The car is built on the GM’s Zeta platform and is imported from Australia.
Exterior
The 2014 Caprice PPV has a unique attitude with its decent but a little pride look that suit it most. The car is designed for Police department and so it has special design language setting it apart from other vehicles. The exterior of the 2014 PPV features flashing lights, 18 inch steel wheels, lots of Police badges, sirens and distinctive eight colors including Phantom Black Metallic, Karma Metallic, Red Hot, Hugo Blue Metallic, Heron white, Mirage Glow Metallic, Prussian Steel Metallic and Silver Ice Metallic.
Interior
The 2014 Caprice PPV has a body like a regular 4 door sedan that offers space for 5 passengers and is equipped with high end safety features and soft touch materials for comfort. The seats are wrapped in high end low friction materials and other standard features are six way power driver seat, instrument cluster with fuel alert, driver information and speed alert, cloth front bucket seats, cloth rear bench seat, tilt and telescopic steering wheel and trunk release buttons are mounted on the front door panel for easy access.
Safety Features
Standard safety features of the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice PPV are driver and front passenger safety belts, front head side curtain airbags, dual stage frontal airbags, knee and Pelvic front seat-back mounted airbags, theft deterrent system and stability control with Police performance mode.
Under The Hood
Under the hood of the 2014 Caprice PPV has a 3.6 liter DOHC V6 engine that produces 301 horsepower and 264 lb ft of torque and is paired with a six speed automatic transmission. A 6.0 liter OHV V8 is optional that delivers 355 horsepower and 384 lb ft of torque with same transmission. The EPA rated fuel economy is 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for V6 and 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway for V8. The car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds with a top speed up to 153 mph on the standard engine.
Pricing and Availability
The prices and on sale information are not available as the car will never put into the retail market and will be directly sold to the fleet customers.
Competition
The Chevrolet 2014 PPV will face a tough competition only from the Ford Police Interceptor that has two V6 engine choices, 3.5 liter TiVCT V6 and a 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost produces 280 horsepower and 365 horsepower respectively.
Pros
- V6 and V8 engines
- Well equipped
- Appealing styling
Cons
- Powerful competitor
- No prices
The Verdict
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV is one of the most admirable cars in the Police department and Police Officers and the 2014 model seems to be more powerful and elegant then ever.