Peugeot’s 308 gets the blue light treatment

Police forces up and down the UK are set to get Peugeot 308 on their fleets. Yes the Lion is set to flash and wail as a police car.
According to the French maker, the Peugeot 308 is now available as a front-line police car, following the completion of the first equipped conversions by Peugeot’s Special Vehicle Operation (PSVO), based in Coventry. The 308 is also available as a ‘one stop shop’ vehicle purchase for all Police Forces.
Not only does it look good, it’s eco-friendly too. Due to its low CO2 emissions, the 308 1.6-litre HDi 90 S is one of the ‘greenest’ diesel vehicles adopted by police forces in the UK with just 120g/km and fuel economy of 62.7mpg (Combined Cycle).  The 308 can comfortably seat five people yet reaches 62mph in just 12.8 seconds, making it a practical and efficient squad car.
In addition to its green credentials, the 308 police car also features a conversion by PSVO that includes a (blue) light bar, siren, PA system, hand-set, control box, LED bumper lights and a full police livery.  The next project for PSVO will be to adapt the brand new 308 SW estate vehicle for Police use.
Andy Bye, Manager of PSVO, said; “The 307 has been a success with UK Police fleets, and the improvements in the new 308 mean we have a very competitive proposition – a product that performs well at all levels.  Police forces are increasingly mindful of the operational cost of running a fleet, and their impact upon the environment.  The Peugeot 308 HDi 90 S combines low emissions and strong fuel economy, without compromising its role, with added practicality and performance.”
Simon McBride