The basis for the new Italian police cars is provided by the five-door Leon powered by the punchy 150 PS version of the 2.0 TDI engine. The law enforcement vehicle also needs excellent pulling power supplied by high torque, as the front end of the Leon will be armoured against small arms fire.

Special safety tyres are a further element of the equipment package, with the suspension adapted perfectly to suit - at the end of the extensive day. The Italian security forces will also be calling upon the Leon's light-footed dynamics. The service vehicle is rounded off by warning and alarm lights, radio and communications equipment, weapons carriers and other items of equipment. The back seat is also laid out as a secure 'prisoner cell', with police officers seated in the front protected by a dividing partition..