Interesting to see their total cost of ownership analysis did not support electric or hybrid. I suppose because vehicles are multi-shift used, the short recharge times are not there yet on many full evs for police use.
I would really love to see them record and publish the real world fuel usage for their fleet (both the old and new cars).
3tomany,
Nov 25, 9:39pm
Going to be interesting hearing the local garage in our rural town trying to get their heads around the maintenance requirements. Good choice, nice car but i do struggle to see how it can out do the mainstream brands with large dealer networks.
3tomany,
Nov 25, 9:40pm
They drink heaps.
vtecintegra,
Nov 25, 9:52pm
I think it makes sense becauee the mainstream brands have quickly been abandoning large cars and their SUVs still have some disadvantages.
Take a look at the large sedan market, it's pretty much the Camry, Mondeo and Mazda6 (the last two are way overdue for replacement too). Above that you have to go up to the Euros and if you're doing that Skoda makes more sense than VW
saxman99,
Nov 25, 9:53pm
It’s made by one of the 2 biggest car makers in the world, I think they’ll be fine.
3tomany,
Nov 25, 9:55pm
Very true, the Euros are the only ones continuing to make large cars.
3tomany,
Nov 25, 9:56pm
Yes i know that, but have you ever listened to a mechanic and his opinion of VAG vehicles.
absolute_detail,
Nov 25, 9:57pm
How is it going to be any different for them?
franc123,
Nov 25, 10:19pm
Hahaha dearie me, that's hilarious. This is a slap for Toyota NZ and their dealer network (some of which are Holden service agents) who thought they had this in the bag with the Hybrid Camry. Further proof I think that EV's are Wallymobiles that dont stack up in the real world, especially not in rural use, the Skodas extensive use in Europe for that purpose plus the unavoidable upfront cost of having to equip every station in the country with multiple charging stations (can't have the plods fighting over the power can we?) would've swayed that argument.
Go apprehend the bastard! Umm I can't Sarge, I'm all out of Charge.
martin11,
Nov 25, 10:35pm
Because they do not know how to service them .
kazbanz,
Nov 25, 10:37pm
Actually I feel the buying decision shows EXACTLY how out of touch with the real (commercial) world the government really is. (in fairness I mean those making the buying decisions for the government fleet) What I mean by that is that when you look to those actually having to dig into their own pockets to pay for the vehicle,the servicing and fuel costs you see a totally different approach to fleet purchases.
franc123,
Nov 25, 11:03pm
It isnt purely an economic decision, it's a practicality one as well.
trouser,
Nov 25, 11:06pm
Servicing and fuel costs would have been a factor but major ones would have been access, drive trains, space and configuration options (toyota wagon?). All things that superb has over camry.
poppy62,
Nov 25, 11:49pm
Go apprehend the bastard! Umm I can't Sarge, I'm all out of Charge.
"What shall I Charge them with sarge"? A fault & battery!
tygertung,
Nov 26, 12:17am
Why not a turbo Subaru wagon? Can you still get those?
tamarillo,
Nov 26, 12:22am
yep, ones I know love them.
tamarillo,
Nov 26, 12:24am
Don’t really see your point there Kaz.
casualobserver,
Nov 26, 1:04am
Like Holden? Oh, wait. never mind.
morrisman1,
Nov 26, 1:15am
I thought that the v6 camry would have been a pretty solid contender. maybe it was. Toyota has a good network nationwide, but maybe there were other factors at play steering them towards the skoda.
jesus2000,
Nov 26, 2:21am
The police will only look at RWD or 4WD. They don't want FWD.
vtecintegra,
Nov 26, 2:30am
Most of the Commodores were FWD and most of the Skoda will be the FWD model too. Also there is an AWD Camry which Toyota could have made available if they thought it was worth their while.
franc123,
Nov 26, 2:51am
Just a reminder here that the Skoda badge resembles a flying penis. Just sayin.
tamarillo,
Nov 26, 3:00am
what on earth does your minds eye see? Ouch
tamarillo,
Nov 26, 3:01am
They are buying wagons.
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