Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Ukraine Police Car
While the BMW i3 is
becoming more popular with police forces around the world, another
"green" vehicle, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, is getting ready to
serve and protect Ukraine's residents.
Announced by the
country's Minister of Internal Affairs, Arsen Avakov, the 651 units ordered
will replace the dated VAV and UAZ Russian-made police vehicles and will arrive
with the Natspolitsiya (Ukraine Police) soon.
"So, gentlemen,
Ukrainian policemen! You will receive 651 new and unique modern powerful
eco-friendly hybrid crossover Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The people of Ukraine
hope that you will be worth of this innovation! Serve with honor!", Avakov
said in a statement, cited by InsideEVs.
Mitsubishi readied the
Outlander PHEV for the 2017MY, marking its first appearance at the New York
Auto Show, prior to it going on sale this fall. It looks identical to the
updated European and Japanese variants and features a 2.0-liter petrol engine
and two electric motors, mounted on the front and rear axles, providing
all-wheel drive performance. The SUV drinks almost 5 lt/100 km and its 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, fitted under the floor, provides an
all-electric driving range of 60.8 km.
