Skoda Superb joins Western Australia Police

Skoda has joined the growing list of brands to be sworn into police duty in Australia to fill the void left by the demise of the locally built Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon.

The Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) has ordered 55 Skoda Superb wagons for its Highway Patrol units with a further 10 orders expected.

The Highway Patrol Skoda Superb wagons are largely unmodified Sportline variants, which differ from the civilian model with the removal of the standard Canton subwoofer to accommodate a police-specification dual battery.

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They will be powered by the standard 206kW/350Nm four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine which drives all four wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Capable of reaching 100km/h from a standing start in 5.8 seconds, the Superb Sportline wagon is 0.6 seconds quicker than the 210kW V6 Holden VF II SV6 Commodore sedan, which it will replace in the traffic enforcement role.

According to WAPOL, vehicles must pass a series of vigorous and extensive tests both on the road and in the garage before they’re considered for police use across one of the world's biggest police jurisdictions.

Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer said the selection was a resounding endorsement of the Superb.

“To be the car of choice for the officers who serve the great state of Western Australia is an honour," he said.

WhichCar has contacted Western Australia Police for comment.