One of them is the New South Wales (NSW) Police Force, which has received a single unit from Honda Australia, wearing the full police livery that includes the Eyewatch programme logo.
That means it won't be used as a high pursuit vehicle even if it has the credentials to do so.
The Eyewatch programme was created in 2012 to connect local communities with their police via social media in seeking advice or sharing local information.
The programme also helps to create awareness about local crimes, incidents and emergencies, provide crime prevention and safety tips as well as seek community assistance in locating missing or wanted people.
The car will be used by the NSW Police Force Eyewatch programme at schools and community events across New South Wales throughout 2019 to help create awareness about the social media programme for the next 12 months and is a way for Honda Australia to give back to the community.
As a powerful car, the Civic Type R has impressive performance stats. Its 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged FK8R engine produces 310PS at 6,500rpm and 400Nm of torque from 2,500 to 4,500rpm.
“Honda Australia is delighted to partner with the NSW Police Force and take an active role in raising awareness of the Eyewatch program to help make our communities safer,” said Honda Australia director Stephen Collins.
Aside from the Aussie scenario, the hot hatch has also been offered to the Malaysian police for evaluation by Honda Malaysia. Two units decked out in full police livery have been issued to them to try out for up to six months.
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It was confirmed by Bukit Aman Strategic and Technology Department (StaRT) director Datuk Sri Tajudin Md Isa who said that two vehicles were given to them to test for a three to six month period for technical assessment purposes and suitability for its enforcement team. After which, the vehicles will be returned without any costs, as reported by Berita Harian.
The police are not short of workhorse cars.
Earlier this month, Perodua announced it had donated three Bezzas to Selangor police for use as patrol cars.
In July last year, the Malaysian police force acquired 15 units of the 2.4-litre Mitsubishi Outlander thanks to PLUS Highway concessionaires which bought the vehicles and presented them to the police for traffic law enforcement on its highways.
