Volkswagen’s Crafter is ready for police duty

Volkswagen has unveiled a Crafter-based Police Support Unit at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.

The conversion, which was carried out by Coleman Milne Specialist Vehicles, uses a long-wheelbase five-tonne Crafter Trendline van as its starting point. Power comes from a 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine that delivers 174 bhp (130 kW / 177 PS) via an automatic transmission.

Volkswagen Crafter Police Support Unit (2019) Front Side 1Volkswagen Crafter Police Support Unit (2019) Dashboard

Volkswagen Crafter Police Support Unit (2019) InteriorVolkswagen Crafter Police Support Unit (2019) Front Side 2

As well as the obligatory police livery and emergency lighting, the exterior gains additional side windows. Furthermore, the regular windscreen has been replaced by a much stronger item made from flexible Kasiglas reinforced plastic. Because the material resists damage so well, a separate slide-down metal mesh guard isn’t needed.

Inside, extra seats are installed for the PSU’s crew. Behind them, there’s a half-width prisoner cell and bespoke racking that can hold riot shields and helmets.

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