2016 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY: Ford lawfully released the 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.. Developed and engineered with input from the Ford Police Advisory Board to handle the extreme rigors of police duty, the Pursuit Rated midsize utility vehicle is in the business of fighting crime. Performance and durability are king, and the only Pursuit Rated vehicles with standard all-wheel drive. Distinguishing the new exterior appearance is a fresh front and rear design, unique headlamps, a new instrument panel and enhanced electrical system. Ford Police Interceptor Utility comes standard with a 3.7-liter V-6 producing 304-horsepower and 279 lb.-ft. of torque, while an available 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 makes 365-hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing agencies to select the engine that best meets their patrol requirements. Police Interceptor Utility’s standard all-wheel drive is designed to deliver low-speed traction and high-speed handling and stability. Available Surveillance Mode technology warns the driver when someone approaches the rear of the vehicle. Upon detection, the driver’s window automatically raises and all doors lock. Ford is the first manufacturer to bring this innovative feature to market. Also, as a direct response to customer feedback, Ford added a liftgate release switch, accessible to occupants in the front. It allows the rear liftgate mechanism to remain unlocked for 45-seconds before timing out, permitting officers to access the cargo area. A rear camera with washer is standard for the 2016 model with a 4-inch screen in the center stack. As an option, the view from the camera can be seen in the rearview mirror. CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FACT: The Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Police Interceptor Sedan are sold in more than 80 markets around the world, but built in the heartland of America, at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant. Once initial work is completed at Chicago Assembly Plant, the vehicles are transported less than a mile away to Troy Design and Manufacturing to be upfitted with law enforcement equipment.