Top 5 Indian SUVs Used as Police Cars in Foreign Countries

Mahindra SUV's are a popular choice for Law Enforcement agencies outside India.
  • Published On: 06/05/20
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The Indian automotive Industry is the fourth-largest market in the world and is expected to reach$ 251.4-282.8 billion by 2026. India is becoming an export hub for many automotive manufacturers like Maruti, Hyundai, Kia among many others. It’s not just the MNC who have set-up base, Indian manufacturing companies to are making waves. Tata Motors bought out Jagua Land Rover and Mahindra acquired SsangYong Motor Company signalling the growing ambition.  Now, countries across the world are appreciating the quality of the Indian brands in terms of build quality and affordability. We are going to list Top 5 Indian SUV’s used by Law Enforcement Agencies across the world.


Mahindra Scorpio Getaway-  Italy

Mahindra Scorpio Getway

Ssoccorso Alpino, the security forces operating in the Alps region of Italy use Mahindra Scorpio Gataway. The Mahindra Scorpio Getaway is a pick-up truck based on the last-gen Scorpio SUV. The Scorpio Getaway was available in a diesel-manual form with a our-wheel drive system. It was is powered by single BS6-compliant 2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel unit churning 140bhp of max power and 320Nm of maximum torque. The engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is no option for an automatic transmission.

Tata Safari – Algeria

Tata Safari

 

Ssoccorso Alpino, the security forces operating in the Alps region of Italy use Mahindra Scorpio Gataway. The Mahindra Scorpio Getaway is a pick-up truck based on the last-gen Scorpio SUV. The Scorpio Getaway was available in a diesel avtar with two-drive and four-wheel drive variants.  Powering the Scorpio Getaway was a 120hp, 2.2-litre diesel engine that was mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Its selling point was the large cargo area with a payload capacity of 600 kgs.  

Mahindra Enforcer (Bolero Camper) – Philippines And Bhutan

Mahindra Enforcer

BS6 compliant Bolero is powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine churning out 71.5 bhp of power. Currently, there are three variants on offer comprising of B-4, B-6, and B6(O). The unit comes paired to a 5-speed gearbox.

Mahindra XUV500 – South Africa

Mahindra XUV500

Powered by a 2.2-litre mHawk engine, BS6 Mahindra XUV500 generates a maximum power output of 153 bhp and peak torque of 360 Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed manual gearbox along with a 6-speed automatic transmission which is optional. 

Mahindra Scorpio- Philippines, Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Mahindra Scorpio

Scorpio is powered by single BS6-compliant 2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel unit churning 140bhp of max power and 320Nm of peak torque. The engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is no option for an automatic transmission. Mahindra Scorpio is also used by the Indian police in crime prevention.  

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