For the first time, ever, you’ll be seeing New York’s finest riding around in 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids (18 marked, 22 unmarked).

Sure, at $25,391 a pop, they cost $1,500 more than the Impala but because it’s a hybrid with 35MPG for city driving, the NYPD can quickly make up that dollar number in fuel savings. The Impalas get 16MPG. And best of all, the Altimas wont cost a penny to idle.

Unfortunately the move has rubbed some people the wrong way. Visitors at CarScoop are angry for some reason:

CaliDesigner: Way to support America you NYC Pigs! Malibu hybrid, Fusion Hybrid? Come on, support your own country!

Henri : Nissan? It should be forbidden to let police departments drive import vehicles.
It’s a shame.

The real shame isnt that the Altima is made right here in Smyrna, Tennessee, or that the old Crown Victorias and Impalas are made in Canada, or that Ford makes the Fusion Hybrid in Mexico. The real shame is  that this whole “buy American” nonsense got two of our big three where they are today: hooked on our tax dollars. If you really want to support America, then dont put your support behind propped up companies.

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