As expected it’s based on the civilian 2011 Ford Explorer (U502)

Its has several upgrades over the civilian.

- Pursuit tuned suspension system (improved over the heavy-duty civilian suspension system)
- Pursuit tuned drivetrain system with performance shift algorithms for the 6-speed automatic transmission

- Column shifter, and driver (police officer) oriented interior
- Will be rated to survive a 75 mph (121 km/h) rear end crash while stationary.
- Provisions for extra tactical electronics, lights & equipment
- Heavy-duty alternator (220-amp output)
- Level III ballistic door panels
- Heavy-duty brake system


Ford says it will be off road capable like the civilian Explorer but will ad high-speed pursuit capability to complement the Police Interceptor Sedan (based on the 2010 Ford Taurus).

http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordpoliceinterceptor/?CID=11PI#

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-police-interceptor-utility-vehicle.html









No word if Ford plans to export the PIU to other countries that will receive the civilian Explorer. I doubt it though.