Traffic Corps Toyota Avensis?

Hey all,

Was wondering if anyone had, and fancied posting, a photograph of a new Toyota in Traffic Corps (battenburg) livery?

I have only seen the Toyota's sporting the single stripe so far, so I'm curious to see how battenburg looks. Though, that said, I've yet to see many Toyotas at all. I think I've only seen two, so far.


Cheers


Also, in relation to Toyota; as Ford do all the vans/jeeps for AGS, what will be the Toyota equivalents in future? As far as I know, Toyota don't really have anything in the van department?

mle1324

Deleted User wrote: »

Hey all,

Was wondering if anyone had, and fancied posting, a photograph of a new Toyota in Traffic Corps (battenburg) livery?

I have only seen the Toyota's sporting the single stripe so far, so I'm curious to see how battenburg looks. Though, that said, I've yet to see many Toyotas at all. I think I've only seen two, so far.


Cheers


Also, in relation to Toyota; as Ford do all the vans/jeeps for AGS, what will be the Toyota equivalents in future? As far as I know, Toyota don't really have anything in the van department?

I'll keep an eye out.

Like yourself I've only seen two normal squad cars (one stationed in my area). One saloon and estate.

Regarding vans I can only imagine that the Garda will stick to the Transits or the Fiat Ducatos unless they were to go with the Hiace.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/medic112/

Foinse

Foinse wrote:

Tasty looking piece of kit. Not sure if I love it or not though. I think I prefer the "full" battenburg that was on the Mondeo, that stretched to the roof. I'm guessing cost cutting is the reason for that.

Out of curiousity Foinse, is that your image? Is that your Flickr? Would you happen to know where it is? Seems to be a garage/scrap yard where Emergency vehicles are born and killed. There's an unmarked Ambulance in one of the shots. Looks interesting, too.

EDIT: Just looking again, the decal does seem to go to the roof. In fact, it seems identical to the Mondeo's livery. Maybe it's just the different car that makes it look odd? Can't put my finger on it, but i don't think it looks as good, for some reason (not that it's a beauty contest).

mle1324

IMO I thought that the Corps would of being given the 2.2. 2.0 seem a bit on the underpowered side for a TC car unless they were re-mapped. Although having said that there's not much difference in the two models.

Hooch

mle1324 wrote: »

IMO I thought that the Corps would of being given the 2.2. 2.0 seem a bit on the underpowered side for a TC car unless they were re-mapped. Although having said that there's not much difference in the two models.

TC mondeos are all 2.2ltr. Regular unit vehicles are 2.0.....and their is massive difference in handling etc.

This pic above is the demo model made my Toyota.

swiftblade

I have to say i love the new light bar. Such a simple thing, but makes a big difference.

There is one of the regular Avensis's based where i am. Looks the the part.

mle1324

swiftblade wrote: »

I have to say i love the new light bar. Such a simple thing, but makes a big difference.

There is one of the regular Avensis's based where i am. Looks the the part.

Have to admit they do look the part :cool:

Hooch

mle1324 wrote: »

Just in case you think I was referring to the Mondeo's I wasn't

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Sorry meant Avensis.....not mondeo

sdanseo

Swords station near me got one of these, or maybe two - must say I've seen it out and about at night a few times now and it's lit up like a christmas tree. The rear low-level LEDs are very effective, never seen any ES light so bright. Might not be the fastest things in the world but they are very, very noticeable.

belacqua_

Noticed one of these Avinsis (standard livery like 'teh sex who needs battenburg' estate in Foinse's other photos) with the new lightbar in Dundalk over Christmas and was very impressed.

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Just to confirm, they're not my photos. They're on flickr.

joegriffinjnr

Coolock have one, and Bray seem to have the estate version with Traffic. They look the biz though. Have to say that.... drive one myself... and its white !

sgthighway

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Would you happen to know where it is? Seems to be a garage/scrap yard where Emergency vehicles are born and killed. There's an unmarked Ambulance in one of the shots. Looks interesting, too.

Wilker in Clara. They are mad busy again.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Also, in relation to Toyota; as Ford do all the vans/jeeps for AGS, what will be the Toyota equivalents in future? As far as I know, Toyota don't really have anything in the van department?

You might take a look at the Toyota website and look up the hiace. Anyway, this tender was only for patrol cars, no vans yet.

King Ludvig

Seen a 2011 Toyota Avensis estate (standard livery) in Glasnevin last week...looked very nice

donvito99

Ye my local station took delivery of a new saloon version in the past few days. (Dub South Central)

Looked the part

Out of curiousity, do these cars feature anything new? Aside from a thinner light bar, and a different company supplying them, are there any other features or such that were included specifically for Garda life that the Ford's didn't have?

Also not quite sure why the 'estate' version was ever made a Garda car, but it does look nice.

swiftblade

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Out of curiousity, do these cars feature anything new? Aside from a thinner light bar, and a different company supplying them, are there any other features or such that were included specifically for Garda life that the Ford's didn't have?

Also not quite sure why the 'estate' version was ever made a Garda car, but it does look nice.

AFAIK there's now lights in the boot lid. So when it's up they can be seen flashing, if that makes sence

Locust

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...Also not quite sure why the 'estate' version was ever made a Garda car, but it does look nice.

You can fit lot more cones, gear and crap in the boot

Inbox

I saw one like that driving in Coolock 2 day ago

savagecabbages

is there a standard volume for garda sirens?

One of the new 'avensi'?!? passed me recently when i was out walking at night nearly deafened me! Very impressive lighting setup the only other garda vehicle i've seen with as much light is the RSU volvo.

Not complaining like, if a louder siren helps vehicles get to a scene more quickly then bring it on!

Owen

Little bit of boring Trivia - I put the first Battenburg pattern on Garda Cars and a Deauville back in the day.

Spotted an 11 D Avensis in Ballincollig yesterday, the fit out is incredible - that new lightbar looks the business, and it's brilliant to see a PTT button on the steering wheel too. Between that, and the Armed Response Volvos, the Garda Fleet's starting to look pretty damn good IMHO.

FGR

Are these patrol cars still being fitted out in the usual manner or has this responsibility been given to Toyota?

Either way it's good news that the cars have LED lightbars.

source

still in the usual manner, which I can't understand as the tender was specifically for a police special.

searescue

Just saw the new Tralee Toyota, looks very nice, only came today I'd say.

They were taking a fella out to the car in handcuffs from a Chinese restaurant.

The rear red LED's look noice!!

Any idea who is the lightbar manufacturer? Haztec again or Federal Signal?

goldie fish

savagecabbages wrote: »

is there a standard volume for garda sirens?

One of the new 'avensi'?!? passed me recently when i was out walking at night nearly deafened me! Very impressive lighting setup the only other garda vehicle i've seen with as much light is the RSU volvo.

Not complaining like, if a louder siren helps vehicles get to a scene more quickly then bring it on!

The older units had volume control, with 3 settings, "Night","City","country" and a fourth setting which switched on the Public address.
I'm sure others will correct me, but i believe the new units are simple on/off buttons?

Hooch

foinse wrote: »

still in the usual manner, which I can't understand as the tender was specifically for a police special.

No Toyota are suppling fully fitted/kitted Police specials......however livery is put on by a company who used to fit out the cars.

NGA

NGA wrote: »

No Toyota are suppling fully fitted/kitted Police specials......however livery is put on by a company who used to fit out the cars.

One thing that continues to strike me as really odd, and extremely dangerous (and if I were a Garda, something I'd argue about over and over) is the lack of a cage/barrier to separate the back and front seats of the patrol cars.

I may have said it on here before (more than likely), but this should have been mandatory in the new cars.

shampon

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One thing that continues to strike me as really odd, and extremely dangerous (and if I were a Garda, something I'd argue about over and over) is the lack of a cage/barrier to separate the back and front seats of the patrol cars.

I may have said it on here before (more than likely), but this should have been mandatory in the new cars.

Hahah, you should see the Van where I was based. Seat Belts didn't work in the back, so when on a shout it was like busch gardens all over again, and if you had confiscated cans bottles/ bikes etc, it was like funderland.

source

NGA wrote: »

No Toyota are suppling fully fitted/kitted Police specials......however livery is put on by a company who used to fit out the cars.

Have a look at the link i put up on the first page of this thread, They're standard Toyota's in white retrofitted as usual. There's pics of them doing the conversion, and before and after shots. The first pic in the link I posted has a pic of them fitting the siren and light equipment, the second is of the "virgin" cars with no emergency equipment fitted and the subsequent pics are of the fully outfitted models.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=70587337&postcount=3

savagecabbages

goldie fish wrote: »

The older units had volume control... ...but i believe the new units are simple on/off buttons?

Thanks

That might explain why I thought it was much louder than what I'm used to.


Another question going maybe a little off topic, why do so many AGS vehicles drive with the sirens on and lights off? About 1 in 4 i've seen responding over the past few months have been driving at high speed with the siren activated and the lights turned off. Now, some had their headlights flashing while some just had normal headlights. In one instance a member of the public was blocking the patrol car from passing for maybe ten seconds until eventually they turned the lights on, and joe public shot out of the way!
Not a rant, maybe i'm just (un)lucky enough to see several examples of faulty control buttons or are there instances where lights aren't required. Or maybe its been the same patrol car I've seen every time!

Local-womanizer

I got stopped by a new Avensis recently,took me awhile to pull over as I was admiring the light-bar! :pac:

Lovely looking cars. I love the light bar set up on the RSU Vovlo,with it saying Gardai in the middle. Beefy looking vehicles too,they look the part.

BaronVon

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Hey all,

Also, in relation to Toyota; as Ford do all the vans/jeeps for AGS, what will be the Toyota equivalents in future? As far as I know, Toyota don't really have anything in the van department?

Pearse St have a 2011 Transit.

Good news, you can't beat a Transit!

Disappointed to hear Toyota got the contract, cos I wasn't mad about the previous model Avensis, light clutch and steering. But the new model Mondeo isn't a patch on the MK II version.

Took the new Avensis estate diesel for a quick spin and it seemed grand, better than the previous model anyway

mle1324

infacteh wrote: »

Pearse St have a 2011 Transit.

Good news, you can't beat a Transit!

Disappointed to hear Toyota got the contract, cos I wasn't mad about the previous model Avensis, light clutch and steering. But the new model Mondeo isn't a patch on the MK II version.

Took the new Avensis estate diesel for a quick spin and it seemed grand, better than the previous model anyway

There was a post in the Motors forum a few months ago with the story behind how the Avensis was picked.

Basically there were three candidates, the Avensis, Mondeo and Insigna. The lads down in Templemore who conducted the test were in favor of either the Mondeo or Insigna and strongly advised against the Toyota in terms of handling ect but for cost reasons it was chosen. (I sure this is what was said a few months ago but if I'm wrong I'm sure someone with more knowledge will point it out)

BTW judging by your post I assume you are a member of AGS but for those who aren't I thought I'd share this.

BaronVon

mle1324 wrote: »

There was a post in the Motors forum a few months ago with the story behind how the Avensis was picked.

Basically there were three candidates, the Avensis, Mondeo and Insigna. The lads down in Templemore who conducted the test were in favor of either the Mondeo or Insigna and strongly advised against the Toyota in terms of handling ect but for cost reasons it was chosen. (I sure this is what was said a few months ago but if I'm wrong I'm sure someone with more knowledge will point it out)

BTW judging by your post I assume you are a member of AGS but for those who aren't I thought I'd share this.

Yeah, found it further down.

The state should just buy plenty of second hand, MK II Mondeos, nice and cheap and a far superior car!

Terrontress

infacteh wrote: »

Yeah, found it further down.

The state should just buy plenty of second hand, MK II Mondeos, nice and cheap and a far superior car!

They'd have to compensate the previous owner for VAT, VRT, dealer commission which'd be built in to the second hand preis of the car.

If they buy them new, they'll not have to stump up for that so probably pay what a new car'd cost.