Official state car

Secured vehicles used to transport heads of state or government From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

An official state car is an automobile used by a government to transport its head of state or head of government in an official capacity, which may also be used occasionally to transport other members of the government or visiting dignitaries from other countries. A few countries bring their own official state car for state visits to other countries, for instance, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Germany and Japan. It also may serve as an automotive symbol of the head of state and their country. An official state car must have adequate security, capability and stateliness for its duty. A limousine or other high-end vehicle is usually selected.

Due to the high security risk of the passengers, these vehicles are often heavily secured and protected. Vehicles may be armored by the manufacturer or an after-market specialist. In this article the term "armored car" invariably means a reinforced civilian vehicle, not a military vehicle. When carrying an important passenger, state vehicles may be surrounded by a motorcade consisting of police or military personnel. The vehicle's driver might also be from the law enforcement or military pool. The driver of the United States presidential state car is an experienced agent from the Secret Service, the British prime minister is driven by a Specialist Protection officer from the Metropolitan Police Service, and the Canadian prime minister is driven by a Protective Services officer from the RCMP.

In some cases state cars may bear standard number plates; in others special or no plates are used.

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In countries that have domestic automobile manufacturers, the government will usually commission one of the national automakers to provide a state car, or allow several to provide cars for an official state fleet. It is considered an honour for a car manufacturer to be selected to provide a state car for their respective country and a demonstration of the confidence of a government in their national industry.[1] For example, the president of the United States currently uses a Cadillac with special undisclosed security features commissioned by the United States government, built by General Motors. Historically the president also used Lincoln, manufactured by Ford Motor Company and also Chrysler vehicles having been used in the past, representing the Detroit Three of American manufacturers.[citation needed]

Soviet leaders used custom-built limousines made by the ZiL company, and though the Russian presidents switched to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class due to ZiL's decline after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Putin commissioned a new official state car from the national automotive establishment, which was delivered in early 2018.[citation needed]

In 2018 the Government of South Korea commissioned a highly modified Hyundai Nexo SUV to serve as the official state car of South Korea.[citation needed]

The emperor of Japan uses a Toyota Century, the prime minister of Italy uses a Maserati, the prime minister of Malaysia uses a Proton Perdana, the president of the Czech Republic is driven around in a Škoda Superb, and the British monarch uses a Bentley.[1] Members of the British Royal Family are driven in Jaguars, though other makes may be used in other Commonwealth realms.[citation needed]

The president of France can choose from cars manufactured by Renault or PSA Peugeot Citroën, and all major German manufacturers (Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen Group) are represented in Germany's pool of vehicles available for use by state officials. The prime minister of India uses a Land Rover Sentinel high security edition as Jaguar and Land Rover are owned by Tata Motors, an Indian automobile company though they are manufactured in the UK.[citation needed]

For countries without major indigenous manufacturers, an official state car may be purchased from a suitable manufacturer in a nation with strong economic and diplomatic ties. Canada typically aims to exclusively use state cars manufactured by the Detroit Three, many of which are made in Canadian factories, with the United States and American car manufacturers having a historically strong relationship with Canada. These companies have a well established and rich manufacturing history dating back to the 1920s in Ontario.[citation needed]

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The following provides a list of state cars and their respective users, belonging to various sovereign states and territories around the world. Please note that this list may be subject to change and could be outdated in some instances, as both the individuals holding official positions and the vehicles themselves are regularly updated.

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StateUsersCarsMotorcade or support vehiclesLicense platesImageNotes
Afghanistanformer president Ashraf Ghaniconvoy of armored Toyota Land Cruiser J200s, Mercedes-Benz W221[2]None
AlbaniaPresident Bajram BegajMercedes-Benz S350Mercedes-Benz GLS
AlgeriaPresident Abdelmadjid Tebbouneblack armoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class 9680 4matic a BMW 7 Series and a Range Rover (for travels to the Algerian South.[3]Toyota Land Cruisers J200s and Hyundai Palisades
Andorra
Audi A8 and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223)Audi Q5 and Seat Leon
AngolaPresident João Lourençoan armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Mercedes-Maybach W223 S600
Antigua and BarbudaPrime minister Gaston BrowneFord ExpeditionToyota Land Cruiser Prado
ArgentinaPresident Javier MileiPeugeot RCZ,[4] Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)(the last one was saw in Milei's presidential inauguration) [5]Toyota Hilux SW4, Toyota CorollasMilei also has a small car collection consisting of cars such as:a 1961 Cadillac DeVille a 1988 Mazda MX-5 Miata and his Peugeot RCZ.[6] while the former Argentine president Alberto Fernández had a Toyota Corolla (in which he drove himself) also a Audi A8L was used by Mauricio Macri for more details, see Presidential car (Argentina)
ArmeniaPresident Vahagn KhachaturyanAudi A8Toyota Land Cruiser
Artsakhformer president of Artsakh Arayik HarutyunyanHyundai Ioniq [7]
AustraliaKing Charles IIIDuring King Charles III's 2024 official visit to Australia, the king and queen were driven in an Audi SQ8 e-tron.Tudor Crown instead of number plates[8]Flies the King's Personal Australian Flag.
AustraliaGovernor-General Sam MostynRolls-Royce Phantom VI (ceremonial occasions)
white armoured BMW 7 series (official business)
Tudor Crown instead of number plates[9]
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The Rolls-Royce Phantom VI used as the ceremonial state car
The official cars of the governor-general fly the flag of the governor-general. A similar arrangement is used for state governors.


AustraliaPrime Minister Anthony Albanesewhite armoured BMW 7 Seriesarmoured BMW X5number plate C1 (meaning "Commonwealth One")[10]
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The Australian prime minister's BMW 7 Series, January 2017
Prior to 2013, vehicles in the prime ministerial fleet were white armored Holden Caprice and Ford Territory.[11] For more details, see Prime Ministerial Limousine (Australia).
AustriaPresident Alexander Van der BellenArmored BMW 7 Series xdrive
  • BMW X5
  • Audi Q7
  • Audi A8
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Senior government figures in Austria drive in the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class
AzerbaijanPresident Ilham Aliyev
BahamasPrime Minister Philip DavisBMW I7 and Lexus LS460L.[15]
Davis's previous vehicle was a Mercedes W221 S500.
BahrainKing Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
  • red extended Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221
  • Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulette (ceremonial car)
  • Toyota Land Cruiser
  • BMW 7 Series
  • Nissan Patrol
BangladeshChief Advisor Muhammad YunusBMW 7 Series and a Mercedes-Maybach W222[16][17]
BarbadosPresident Sandra Masonwhite Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222[18]
BarbadosPrime Minister Mia Mottleygray Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222
BelarusPresident of Belarus Alexander Lukashenkoarmored Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Pullmanpolice cars Lexus LX570
BelgiumKing PhilippeMercedes-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series and a Range Rovernumber plate '1'[a]
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King Philippe in a BMW 7 Series
For his inauguration, a Mercedes-Benz 600 landaulette was used. King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola used a 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, with a bulletproof bubble-top.
BelgiumPrime Minister Bart De WeverAudi A6Federal government officials: number plates starting with an "A" followed by 13 numbers.
Regional government officials: number plates starting with an "E" followed by 13 numbers. Members of parliament and the senate: number plates starting with a "P" followed by 3 numbers.
BelgiumQueen Paola of BelgiumFiat 500 (personal car)diplomatic plates
BelizeGovernor-General Froyla Tzalam and prime minister Johnny Briceñoconvertible Genesis EQ900Ministers generally use the Toyota Prado or the Ford Excursion
Beninpresident of Benin Patrice Talonarmored Mercedes-Benz W222 S600
BhutanKing Jigme Khesar Namgyel WangchuckLexus LX570
  • Jeep Wrangler
  • Toyota Hilux
The former King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, drove a Toyota Land Cruiser. Ministers and senior government officials are assigned Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for official use.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaMembers of the presidencyAudi A8Volkswagen Passat
Republika SrpskaPresident Milorad Dodikarmored Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221
Bosnia and HerzegovinaOther government officialsVolkswagen Passat or Škoda Superb
BoliviaPresident Luis Arcearmoured Lexus LS 460L[19]four Toyota Land Cruisers[20]
BotswanaPresident Duma BokoToyota Land Cruiser J200 and Mercedes-Benz W221
BrazilPresident of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (exclusively for Independence Day, state visits and the presidential inauguration) 2019-model armored Ford Fusion Titanium (official state car).[21] convertible Volkswagen Virtus (made for the Brazilian president visit to Volkswagen's factory in São Bernardo do Campo).[22]The federal government's most important officials use yellow-green brass plates with the coat of arms of Brazil and their titles.
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Dilma Rousseff riding in the ceremonial state car, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith during the Independence Day parade.
The Fusion was first used in June 2008.[23] In February 2012 the Brazilian government bought 12 Canadian-built Ford Edge models for the use of President Dilma Rousseff and her security team.[24] For more details, see Presidential State Car (Brazil).
BruneiSultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah1992 state landaulette Rolls-Royce Phantom VI (ceremonial)
black Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 ML55 AMG, black Brabus G700, Maybach 62 (personal)
BruneiQueen Saleha of Brunei2012 Rolls Royce Phantom Series IIVolvo S80 V8 or Mitsubishi 380
BruneiCabinet ministers and visiting foreign dignitariesblack Mercedes-Benz W221 S350L
BruneiOther senior ranking officialsblack Mercedes-Benz W211 E280
BulgariaPresident of Bulgaria Rumen Radev
BulgariaPrime minister Rosen ZhelyazkovToyota Land Cruiser, black BMW X5
Burkina FasoInterim President and MPSR President Ibrahim TraoréLexus LX570Toyota Land Cruiser J70
BurundiPresident Évariste Ndayishimiyearmored Toyota Land Cruiser 300Toyota Land Cruiser 300, Toyota Hilux
CambodiaKing Norodom Sihamoni
Royal Palace plate number
CameroonPresident Paul Biyaarmoured Range Rover Sentinel[27]Toyota Land Cruisers
Cape Verdepresident of Cape Verde José Maria NevesMercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) and a BMW 7 Series (F01)Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
CanadaMonarch and governor general Mary SimonLincoln Town Carold St. Edward's Crown on a red field (monarch)[28]
standard licence plate of the province of Ontario (governor-general)
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The motorcade of Queen Elizabeth II in Winnipeg in 2010. The queen's car, second in line, is a Lincoln Town Car bearing her Canadian royal standard.
Bears the flag of office affixed to the right front fender. For more details, see Royal and viceroyal transport in Canada.
CanadaPrime minister Mark Carneyan armored Chevrolet Suburban or a long-wheelbase Cadillac DTSmotorcade of typically ten cars and four motorcycles, led by a Chrysler 300standard Ontario licence plateHistorically, prime ministers were usually driven in Cadillac limousines.[29]
ChilePresident of Chile Gabriel Borichorse drawn "Bandeja" Carriage[30] or 1966 Ford Galaxie XL[31] (ceremonial)[32]
Genesis G90[33] (daily transportation)
Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Sonata[34][35][36]
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The Ford Galaxie has been Chile's ceremonial presidential car since 1970.
For more details see Presidential car (Chile)
ChinaHongqi N701 limousine.[37]Before the production of Hongqi began, Chinese leaders used various foreign luxury cars. When visiting a foreign country, Chinese leaders generally use vehicles supplied by the host country. This custom began to change in November 2014, when Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party, and current president used his own Hongqi L5 limousine on a state visit to New Zealand.[38][39]
ColombiaPresident Gustavo Petrofour Israeli-made armored BMW 7 Series and several units of Toyota Land Cruiser Saharathree BMWs and eight Toyota Saharas, all armored, plus a Prado armored level IIIA used by the National Intelligence Directorate, an ambulance and no less than eight motorcyclespresidential tags
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The presidential motorcade for the president of Colombia includes armoured BMW 7 series, and several Toyota Land Cruisers.
Comorospresident of Comoros Azali Assoumaniarmored Range RoverToyota Land Cruiser J200
Costa RicaPresident Rodrigo Chaves Roblestwo Toyota Land CruisersBefore, a Hyundai Equus limo, donated by the government of South Korea, was used as the Presidential State Car.
CroatiaPresident Zoran Milanovićarmored black BMW 7 Series[40]
occasionally a Volkswagen Passat or a Mercedes-Benz E250.[41]
marked and unmarked BMW and Audi modelsThese vehicles are part of the vehicle fleet of the Honor Guard Battalion.
Croatiaprime minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković and speaker of the Croatian Parliamentarmored Black BMW 7 Series[42][41]
Croatiagovernment ministersBMW 5 Series and the Audi A6.[42][41]These vehicles are part of the vehicle fleet of Ministry of the Interior's Department of Protection of Protected Persons.
Cubapresident of Cuba and First Secretary Miguel Díaz-CanelMercedes-Benz S-Class W220
CubaFidel CastroSoviet-made ZiL limousines
GAZ-69
CyprusPresident of Cyprus Nikos ChristodoulidesMercedes-Benz W221 S600police bikes Mercedes-Benz GLE W164Coat of Arms of Cyprus
Czech RepublicPresident Petr PavelŠkoda Superb in top-end 'Laurin & Klement' trim[43]
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Škoda Superb
Historically, presidents of Czechoslovakia were driven in cars manufactured by Škoda (Hispano-Suiza and VOS), Praga (Grand and Golden), Tatra (80, 603 and 613), Daimler (EL24 and DE36), ZiL (110, 111, 114 and 115) and GAZ (12-ZIM and M13-Čajka). After 1989, Czech presidents used Renault 21, BMW 735i and 750i, Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL, Audi A8 4.2 and thereafter Škoda Superb.[44]
Democratic Republic of the CongoPresident Felix TshisekediMercedes-Maybach S600Toyota Land Cruisers 70s
DenmarkKing Frederik X1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith seven-seater limousine (LGLW 25 body no. 10181), commonly referred to as "Store Krone" (Great Crown)[45]
Daimler DS420 eight-seater limousines
Tesla Model S
Krone with a number[46][47]
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"Store Krone" in 2018, followed by two Daimler DS420 limousines from the Danish royal fleet
Recently the Danish royal fleet also acquired seven eco-friendly cars including the Volkswagen ID.3 referred as "Crown 18" (used as the King's personal vehicle and also "for practical tasks between Amalienborg and Fredenborg Palace") and two Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro hybrid variants with the plates Crown 9 and 10 both used to transport members of the royal household.[48]
DenmarkPrime minister Mette FrederiksenAudi A8 L[49]The ministers in the Danish government have different cars, including the VW Phaeton, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Audi A6, Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.[49]
Djiboutipresident of Djibouti Ismaïl Omar GuellehMercedes-Benz W221Toyota Land Cruiser J200
Dominicapresident of Dominica Sylvanie BurtonToyota Land Cruiser PradoToyota Fortuner
Dominican RepublicPresident Luis AbinaderBlack Lincoln Navigator (daily use) Black Tesla Model S (ceremonial activities)Black Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Toyota Landcruiser, and Toyota Sequoia.0–1 plate (Presidential Plate)Previous presidents used Toyota Landcruiser and Lexus LX570 as official state cars
Dominican RepublicProvincial governorsMitsubishi L200Plate with the official government design, numeration variesPrevious vehicles are still use as were the Mitsubishi Montero. They could also use their own personal vehicles.
East TimorPresident José Ramos-HortaToyota Land Cruiser (J70)Toyota Land Cruiser J70 and Toyota Prado
EcuadorPresident Daniel Noboaarmored Lincoln Town Car
armored Chevrolet Trooper[citation needed]
In 2023 former president Guillermo Lasso was seen using a Kia Carnival Surrounded by its Security Guards [50] and Escorted by a Kia police Car and a Ford Explorer.
EgyptPresident Abdel Fattah el-Sisiblack armored variant of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Classblack number plate with the presidential crest above an Arabic 1Previously a black armored 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was used by Hosni Mubarak until February 2011 An earlier model of it helped save his life in Ethiopia in 1995.[51]
EgyptHigh-ranking officialsblack BMW 7 Series, or Audi A8sspecial government number platesParliamentary vehicles are often Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Equatorial Guineapresident of Equatorial GuineaTeodoro Obiang Nguema MbasogoMercedes-Benz W222 S600The president's son and current vice president Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue had a collection of supercars that include:a Lamborghini Veneno a Koenigsegg Agera a McLaren P1 and a Bugatti Veyron and he was seen riding in a Rolls Royce Cullinan his collection was seized from him and was eventually auctioned in Switzerland[52]
El SalvadorPresident Nayib BukeleMercedes-Benz W220 (official), Lexus LX 570, Hummer H3, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8, Chevrolet Suburban and a 200 Series Toyota Land Cruisersix Toyota Land Cruiser Prados
Eritreapresident of Eritrea Isaias AfwerkiMercedes-Benz W222 S500Toyota Land Cruiser J200 and Nissan Patrol
EstoniaPresident Alar KarisMercedes-Benz S350dLAudi Q7coat of arms of Estonia
EstoniaPrime minister of Estonia Kristen MichalAudi A8L
Ethiopiapresident of Ethiopia Taye Atske SelassieNissan Patrol Platinum
EthiopiaPrime minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmedarmored Toyota Land Cruiser J200Toyota Land Cruisers
Fijipresident of Fiji Naiqama Lalabalavuarmored Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
FinlandPresident of Finland Alexander Stubbarmored Audi A8 L Security quattro[53]coat of arms of Finland[54]
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The presidential state car of Finland features the coat of arms of Finland on its number plate.
A armored Mercedes-Benz W221 S600 is used by the speaker of the Parliament.
FinlandPrime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpogrey armoured Mercedes-Benz S600 GuardThe Finnish cabinet's carpool consists of BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class models.[55]
FrancePresident Emmanuel MacronRenault Rafale and DS 7 Crossback (investiture)
open top Citroën SM Présidentielle models (ceremonial)[56]
armoured Peugeot 5008, Renault Espace (daily travel)
ACMAT military command car (parade)[57][58][59]
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The Citroën DS5 used by François Hollande as his presidential state vehicle, in July 2012
For more details, see Presidential car (France)
GabonBrice Oligui Nguemaarmored Mercedes-Benz W222 S600Toyota Land Cruiser and Jeep Grand Cherokee
Gambiapresident of Gambia Adama BarrowToyota Land Cruiser J300
GeorgiaPresident Mikheil KavelashviliMercedes-Benz W221 S600 Pullman[60]Audi Q7 Mercedes Benz E Class and Land Rover Range Rover
GermanyPresident Frank Walter Steinmeierarmored Mercedes-Benz S600 W222 armored Audi A8L armored BMW 7 Series Limousine0–1
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The armored Mercedes-Benz W221 used by the president of Germany, with number plates 0 ⁑ 1
The president is (besides the minister of defense) the only German official whose official car regularly shows a flag (a version of the president's standard) placed on the front of the hood.
GhanaPresident of Ghana John Mahamaarmored Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 S600.[61]armored Toyota Land Cruiser J300
GreecePrime Minister of Greece Kyriakos MitsotakisLexus RX Hybrid

Kyriakos Mitsotakis was also seen driving personally a Tesla Model 3.[62]

GreecePresident of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulouarmored Mercedes S-Class S500 (W 220), later S500 L (221 series)
GrenadaGovernor general of Grenada Cécile La Grenadewhite BMW 750Licrown license plate
GrenadaPrime minister Dickon Mitchellblack BMW 750Lipolice motorcycle outriders and two black Toyota Land Cruiser PradoGrenadian flag and a coat of arms
GuatemalaPresident Bernardo ArévaloChevrolet Suburbanblack Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
GuyanaPresident Irfaan AliToyota Crown or Lexus LS 460
Toyota Prado or a Toyota Land Cruiser (longer journeys)
presidential emblem of a gold cacique's crown
GuyanaPrime Minister Mark PhillipsToyota Crown
Toyota Prado or a Toyota Land Cruiser (longer journeys)
gold depiction of coat of arms of Guyana
GuineaInterim President and CNRD Chairman Mamady DoumbouyaToyota Land Cruiser J200
Guinea Bissaupresident of Guinea Bissau Umaro Sissoco EmbalóMercedes-Benz W222 S600Toyota Land Cruiser Hummer H2
Haitipresident of Haitiarmored Toyota Land Cruiser 200 seriesmotorcycles, Toyota Land cruiser 70 Series, Nissan Patrols and Nissan Frontiersgolden "President of the Republic" plates
HondurasPresident Xiomara Castroblack armored Toyota Land Cruiserpolice bikes, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Toyota Hilux
Hong Kongchief executive of Hong Kong John LeeBMW 7 Series (G11)
Toyota Alphard
BMW R1200RT motorbikesEmblem of Hong Kong
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BMW 7 Series the Official car of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in 2021
Senior government officials, including the chief secretary, Eric Chan chief justice Andrew Cheung are assigned a Lexus LS (XF50) while the commissioner of police Raymond Siu is assigned a BMW 5 Series (F10) with the number plate "1". The president of the Legislative Council Andrew Leung is driven in a Lexus GS450h, with the number plate "LC1". Other government vehicles in general have the "AM" prefix on their plates.
Hungaryarmored Audi A8Ls, Audi A7, Audi Q7, and Audi A6
Škoda Superb
The Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rides in a Volkswagen Multivan and in December 2023 during its visit to Hungary the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gifted Orbán with a Togg T10X an electric car made by the Turkish Company Togg.[63]
IcelandPresident Halla TómasdóttirLexus LS600hL
Audi A8L
1942 Packard (ceremonial use)[64]
"1"[65]
Indiapresident of India Droupadi Murmublack Mercedes S600 Pullman Guard, custom-built to a BR7-level armour standardthe former presidential car, a black Mercedes-Benz armoured limousine, which is used as a spare vehicleEmblem of India
Indiavice president of IndiaBMW X5
Indiaprime minister Narendra ModiRange Rover Sentinel with BR7-level
BR7-level highly modified armoured BMW 7 Series
armored Toyota Land Cruiser[66]
Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman Guard
several Toyota Fortuners, Mahindra Scorpios, BMW X5s, Tata Safaris, Range Rovers, Toyota Land Cruisers, Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guards, and a jammer vehicle along with a Mercedes-Benz SprinterWhen visiting a foreign country, Indian leaders generally use vehicles supplied by the host country.[66]
Indonesiapresident of Indonesia Prabowo SubiantoMercedes-Benz S680 Guard[67]
Pindad Maung MV3 Garuda Limousine[68]
Anoa (military exercises)
Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Fortuner, or Mazda CX-9 models; Volkswagen Caravelle carrying a communications jammer device; Toyota HiAce and Toyota Alphard vehicles; Yamaha FZ1 motorcycles"RI 1" or "INDONESIA 1"The Vice President of Indonesia is driven in a similar car bearing similar attributes.
IndonesiaCabinet ministersToyota Crown, Hyundai Ioniq 5, or Genesis Electrified G80 modelsblack Nissan X-Trail or Toyota Fortuner
Iransupreme leader and the current president of IranToyota Cressida, BMW 5 Series, Peugeot 607 (the last one was driven by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad)
IraqPresident Abdul Latif RashidBMW E67 760 LiNissan PatrolWhile in power, Saddam Hussein normally traveled in a white 1988 Mercedes-Benz W126, and also bought a large fleet of luxury cars for himself and his family. Some were classic American cars, many from the era of Al Capone of whom Saddam Hussein was an admirer.[69]
IraqPrime minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudaniarmoured Chevrolet Tahoe along with a Toyota Land Cruiser and Chevrolet Suburban
Irelandformer Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkardark blue 2019 Lexus LS hybridAudi A6 or a BMW 5 Series, motorcycle outriders, marked and unmarked patrol cars (for sensitive events or security risk)
Irelandpresident of Ireland Michael D. Higginsblue 2017 BMW 7-Series LWB
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith landaulette (ceremonial)
led by Garda Síochána motorbikes
marked patrol car
unmarked cars from the Special Detective Unit, usually BMW 5 Series, Volvo S90 and/or Audi A6
occasionally a vehicle from the Garda Emergency Response Unit (for increased security)
Captain's Escort of Honour: motorcycles, currently 2019 Honda 750X models (ceremonial occasions)
ZJ 5000 (Presidential State Car)When the president or Taoiseach visits Northern Ireland, they are driven in armoured vehicles and security in their motorcade increases.
Isle of Manlieutenant governor of the Isle of Man Sir John Lorimerblack BMWMAN-1When the lieutenant governor is aboard, it flies the lieutenant governor's standard
Israelprime minister of Israel Benjamin NetanyahuAudi A8[70]Toyota Land Cruisers, Lexus IS 250, and Volvo S80
Israelpresident of Israel Isaac HerzogVolvo S80 stretch limousine and an Audi A8
Italypresident of Italy Sergio MattarellaLancia Flaminia 355 Presidenziale (important state occasions)[71][72]
several armoured Maserati Quattroporte VI, a Lancia Thesis Stola S85 limousine and two identical Audi A8L[73]
three-wheeled Piaggio Ape Calessino (at summer residence)
Alfa Romeo 159, 166, Stelvio and Giulia, Audi A6 and A8, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, BMW 5 Series and 7 Series, Lancia Thesis and Lancia Thema, Maserati Quattroporte V and VI, Mercedes-Benz W212 and W221 models
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The Lancia Flaminia 355 Presidenziale, a vehicle commissioned by Italy in 1960, and still used as a presidential vehicle in Italy
Jamaicagovernor-general of Jamaica Patrick Allenmodified BMW 740Listate crown
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The official state car for the governor-general of Jamaica is a BMW 740Li, featuring a license plate bearing the Crown.
Jamaicaprime minister of Jamaica Andrew Holnessmodified BMW 740Lidark blue BMW 5 Seriesstandard private license plate
JamaicaMinisters of governmentToyota Prado or Mitsubishi PajeroToyota RAV4 or a vehicle of similar classeither government plates (yellow plates with black numbering) or civilian plates with tagsThe Government of Jamaica also maintains a fleet of modified BMW 5 Series as protocol vehicles for visiting foreign dignitaries.
JapanEmperor and Empress of Japanspecially prepared G51 Toyota Century Royal limousines and a hybrid G60 Toyota Century convertible parade car[74][75][76]Toyota Crowns and standard Toyota Century vehicles[77]
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The Toyota Century Royal is a specially prepared custom car built for the Japanese imperial family.
The primary car used by the emperor and empress is referred to as "Empress 1". Two of the Century Royals are assigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for use by visiting dignitaries. The Imperial Household Agency is responsible for maintaining the imperial fleet, which includes horse-drawn state carriages for ceremonial events and the presentation of credentials by ambassadors, one of only a few nations that still maintain them.[78][79]
Japanprime minister of Japan Shigeru Ishibaarmored hybrid G60 Toyota Century and UVF-46 Lexus LS 600h L (used as a alternative vehicle to the Century)[80][81][82][83]For more details, see Prime Minister's Official Car (Japan)
Jordanking of Jordan Abdullah llMercedes-Maybach S600 Pullmanblack Cadillac Escalades and BMW motorcycles
Kazakhstanpresident of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayevarmored Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Guard
Aurus Senat Togg T10X (gifted by the Turkish president)
Lexus LS Audi A8 and Range Rover
Kyrgyzstanpresident of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarovbulletproof Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Pullman Guard.[84]Toyota Land Cruiser
Kenyapresident of Kenya William Rutoarmoured Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600 (most common)
armoured Range Rover Vogue
armoured Toyota Land Cruiser
several other Mercedes-Benz
open top military Land Cruiser (state functions)
several Mercedes-Benz E-Classes, BMW 5 Series, a Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruisers and an ambulanceKenyan coat of arms (most common)
CIC (state functions)
Cabinet ministers are supplied with Volkswagen Passats, Mercedes-Benz E & S – Classes and Toyota Land Cruisers in addition to other vehicles in the ministerial car pool.
KiribatiPresident of Kiribati Taneti MaamauToyota Land Cruiser PradoToyota Hilux
Kuwaitemir of Kuwait Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahBMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Maybach (daily)
Rolls-Royce or Bentley (state occasions)
GMC Yukon Denalis and marked police vehicles
Laospresident of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith
prime minister
Politburo members
Toyota Camry (XV50)
Toyota Land Cruiser (prime minister)
The Lao government used to use luxury cars from Europe such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. In 2016, former Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith announced a switch to a reasonably affordable car to reduce costs also on 12 July 2024 Vietnamese General-Secretary To Lam gave 20 electric Vinfast cars as a gift during his two-day diplomatic visit to Laos.[85]
Latviapresident of Latvia Edgars RinkēvičsLexus LS 600h L or a Mercedes-Benz S-Classcoat of arms of Latvia
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The Mercedes S-Class of the Latvian president in 2015
Most Saeima members use the Volvo 900 series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars, but Volvo S80s, Volvo S70s and other luxury sedans are also used.
LebanonpresidentW221 Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard armored limousineFord Expedition, Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon
an armored W140 Mercedes-Benz S600 possibly used as a back-up limo
W220 Mercedes-Benz S500L models
Land Cruisers
The most notable motorcade was former Prime Minister Saad Hariri's, which contained around 25 cars, six armoured W220 Mercedes S600, a dozen J200 Land Cruisers, some Chevrolet Tahoes and some Nissan Xterras used as spotting cars.[86][87][88][89]
LesothoKing of Lesotho Letsie IIILexus LS460 and Audi A8
Liberiapresident of Liberia Joseph Boakaiblack bulletproof Mercedes-Benz W222 S-classNissan SUVs
LibyaChairman of the Presidential Council Mohamed al-MenfiMercedes-Benz S-Class W222
Liechtensteinmonarch of Liechtenstein Hans-Adam II, the Regent Alois and the Prime Minister Daniel RischMercedes-Benz W222 S600[90]BMW X5s
Lithuaniapresident Gitanas Nausėdaarmoured BMW 7 (F01)[91]
LuxembourgGrand Duke and his familyAudi A8 or similar vehicle
Daimler DS420 limousine and a Bentley Mulsanne (important state occasions)
large gold crown (from the Luxembourg coat of arms) on a plain white background
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The grand duke of Luxembourg exiting from his Audi A8, in May 2023
Official cars used by other members of the ruling family of Luxembourg normally display registration plates that have an orange stripe over a blue stripe (the flag of the House of Nassau-Weilburg), without any numbers.
Macauchief executive of Macaucars from European brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi or Volvospecial plates reserved for government officials
MalaysiaKing Yang di-Pertuan Agonga stretched red Bentley Arnage, a dark-blue Bentley Continental Flying Spur, or a black Maybach 62yellow number plate with the personal logo of the monarch
Malaysiasultans of MalaysiaRolls-Royce Phantom, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Bentley Mulsanne, Lexus LS, Maybach 62, and Genesis G90L
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Rolls-Royce Phantom of Abdul Halim of Kedah, 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in 2013.
Malaysiaprime minister of Malaysiastretched Proton Perdana
Mercedes-Benz W223 S-Class and Toyota Vellfire[92]
Proton Perdana Executive Limousine (within the Klang Valley)
armoured Toyota Vellfire (private)
Pasukan Gerakan Khas using armoured versions of the Volvo XC90, Proton X70, and Honda CRV as well as Honda VFR800, Kawasaki GTR and Yamaha FJR1300 bikesblack-and-white plate (with full title)Under the guidelines of Malaysia's automotive policies, cars for use by federal and state government officials are required to be of national brands,[93] primarily Proton.
Maldivespresident of Maldivesa black Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212), a white Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) and a black Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux
Maliinterim president of Mali Assimi GoïtaRange Rover VogueToyota Land Cruiser J200 and Toyota Hilux
Madagascarpresident of Madagascar Andry Rajoelinaarmored Mercedes-Benz S600 W222 Toyota Land Cruiser J200Toyota Land Cruiser J200 and Jeep Commander
MalawiFormer president of Malawi, Bingu wa Mutharikaan armored Black Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a Toyota Land Cruiser or a Range Roverfour Hummer H3 and eight escort motorcycles
MaltaPresidenta pair of Vanden Plas Princess limousines, one dating from 1960 and the other, a convertible, from 1955[94]
Mauritaniapresident of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouaniarmored BMW 7 Series (G11)Nissan Patrol
Marshall Islandspresident of Marshall Islands Hilda HeineChevrolet Tahoepolice cars Toyota Land Cruiser J200 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Toyota Hilux
Mauritiusprime minister of Mauritiusarmored BMW 7 Series (760Li & 750Li)multiple BMW 5 Series (usually 540i and 550i) and police motorcycles
MauritiusPresidentBMW 750Li or Mercedes-Benz S600LBMW 5 Series and at least two police motorcycles
MexicopresidentVolkswagen Jetta (used by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador as his mode of transport)
an armored Chevy Suburban
Under the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the previous fleet of vehicles were auctioned off for US$3.25 million[95][96][97]
MicronesiaPresident of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley SiminaToyota Land Cruiser J200Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Toyota Hilux
MoldovaPresident, prime minister, and speaker of the ParliamentMercedes-Benz W221 S500[98]
Moroccoking of MoroccoMercedes-Benz 600 Pullman, Range Rover models (for mountainous places), Mercedes-Benz S500 and various Lexus modelsBMW 5 Series with a communications jammer
ambulance
police motorcycles
Moroccoprime minister of MoroccoMercedes-Benz S-Class
Mozambiquepresident of Mozambiquearmored Toyota Land CruiserToyota Land Cruiser, Ford Ranger, Mahindra Scorpio and Mahindra Scorpio pickup
MonacoPrince Albert IIone-off Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet hybrid sedan[99]In addition, he owns a variety of eco friendly cars including a Lexus LS 600h, a BMW Hydrogen 7, a Toyota Prius, a Lexus RX 400h, a Fisker Karma, a Tesla Roadster (2008), and a limited production Venturi Fétish.[100][101][102][103][104] He also owns a collection of vintage cars, which number over 100, and include prestigious models from Maserati, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce and Bentley.[105]
MongoliaPresident, Speaker of the Parliament, and prime ministerMercedes-Benz S-Classtraffic police car and either a Mercedes-Benz G-Class and a Toyota Land Cruiser series 100 or 2000001 (president)
0002 (Speaker)
0003 (prime minister)
Montenegroprime minister of Montenegro and state officialsAudi limousines, notably the Audi A8 models (used by senior officials)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class models (used by lower ranked officials)
Mercedes M-Class
Volkswagen Passat
BMW 5-Series, police Mercedes A-class and VW Golf 4 and VW Golf 5
Myanmarpresident of MyanmarHongqi H9+ convertible Hyundai Equus (parade car)Range Rover Sports and Harley-Davidson motorcycles
NamibiaFormer president Hage Geingobarmoured Mercedes-Benz S600Ls, armored black Mercedes-Benz ML500s or an armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200 SeriesMercedes-Benz E500s, Double cab Toyota Hilux 4.0 v6 cars used by the VIPPD and a fleet of police cars
Namibiavice presidentarmoured Mercedes-Benz S550 or S600 or armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200sBlack Mercedes-Benz E250s, Toyota Prado V6 VX, Toyota Hilux Double cab 4.0 V6 and police carsGRN plate number
Namibiaprime minister of Namibiaarmored black Mercedes-Benz E500 V8 and Black Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series SUVsGRN plates
NamibiaCabinet ministers and their deputiesBlack Mercedes-Benz E400s and E250s, White toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX V6 or Toyota Hilux Double cab V6GRN plates
NamibiaFirst Ladyarmored Mercedes-Benz E400s, armored Toyota Land Cruisers Prado VX V6Toyota Corolla 1.8 Exclusive or Hyundai Sonatas
Naurupresident of Nauru David AdeangToyota HiluxToyota Hilux and Land Cruiser Prado
Nepalformer president of Nepal, Bidya Devi BhandariMercedes-Benz E-Class W210 bulletproof car (daily use)
armoured stretched Jaguar XJ (state occasions)
Nepalformer prime minister of Nepal, Baburam BhattaraiMustang bullet proof Max four-wheel drive
NetherlandsKing Willem-Alexandercustom-built stretched Audi A8L[106]non-stretched Volvo S80s and a V70, Audi A6 and A8, and Ford Focus, Mondeo and Galaxy for the royal household
Royal Stables have a Ford Scorpio Landaulet, a Mercedes W126 4-door convertible, a blue coach, and a blue Mercedes-Benz Viano and Volkswagen Crafter VIP bus
royal bodyguards drive Audi A6 models.
Dutch number plates beginning with AA
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A Volvo S80 limousine of the royal household
The members of the royal family also have private vehicles for their own use.
NetherlandsPrime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoofarmoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class, sometimes an Audi A6The former prime minister Mark Rutte was known for his bike rides and he is often seen driving his Saab 9-3.[107]
ArubaGovernor of Aruba Alfonso BoekhoudtMercedes-Benz S-Class W223.[108]A Lexus LS460 was/is also used
CuraçaoGovernor of Curaçao Lucille George-WoutBMW I7.[109]
New Zealandgovernor-generallong wheel base BMW 7 Series (F02)During official travel, it is the only vehicle in the country not required to use standard number plates.[110]
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The state car of the Governor-General of New Zealand, a Jaguar XJ, in 2010. The Jaguar XJ was used as the Governor-General's official state car from 1996 to 2011.
While all other state BMWs are silver, the governor-general's BMW is black
New Zealandprime minister Christopher LuxonBMW 7-Series 730LD and 750LI[111][112]Toyota HighlandersCR1
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2016 BMW 7-Series (G11) used as the prime minister's state car
As of 2020 the NZ Government is purchasing Audi E-trons as the Official Government cars.[113]
Cook IslandsPrime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark BrownHyundai Sonata
NiuePrime Minister of Niue Dalton TagelagiNissan X-Trail
Nicaraguapresident of NicaraguaMercedes-Benz G-Class
Nigeriapresident of Nigeria and other high-profile government officialsblack armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class 201630 cars and ten escort motorcycles, along with police cars and 6 Mercedes S-550During his 3-day visit to Malabo in Equatorial Guinea in 2024 Tinubu was seen riding in an Armored black Cadillac Escalade.[114]
North KoreaKim Jong UnW100 Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulets (ceremonial)
Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Pullman Guards
Rolls-Royce Phantom VII[115]
Aurus Senat limousine[116][117]
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An example of a Mercedes-Benz W100 Landaulet
Kim Jong Un is believed to have a collection of luxury cars including a Range Rover L322 in which he has been seen visiting farms in the countryside following a flood.[118]
North Macedoniapresident of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkovastretched Mercedes-Benz W140
North MacedoniaPrime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoskiarmored Mercedes-Benz W221 S600 GuardVW Passat B8
NorwayNorwegian monarchy2016 Audi A8 L Extended (formal)
stretched Mercedes E-Class (queen's private transport)
electric Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4-matic, electric BMW i7 xDrive60, stretched Volvo S90 T8 Limousine Plug-in Hybrid (crown prince and crown princess)[119]
2007 Audi A8, an E65 and an E67 BMW 7 Series, vintage 1966 Lincoln Continental convertible, stretched Cadillac Deville
A-1 to A-9
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Norwegian license plate that reads A-9. Official state cars of the Norwegian royal family typically feature a license plate numbered from A-1 to A-9.
NorwayPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Størearmoured Mercedes-Benz W222 S600L
OmanSultan Qaboos2 Maroon-colored 2007 model Mercedes S-Class pullman
4 Red-colored 2003 model Mercedes S600 pullman
4 Maybach 62
A number of khaki-colored Range Rover Vogue cars
PakistanPresident Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz SharifMercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Seriesarmoured Toyota Land Cruiser and BMW X5
Palaupresident of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr.Lincoln Town CarNissan X Trail
Panamapresident of Panama José Raúl Mulinoblack armored Chevrolet SuburbanFord Explorer, Toyota Land Cruiser, 400cc motorcycles
Papua New GuineaPrime Minister of Papua New Guinea James MarapeRange Rover VoguePreviously the government of Papua New Guinea had a fleet of Maserati Quattroportes bought in 2018 to transport visiting dignitaries during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference this caused controversy and eventually in October 2021 the fleet was sold.[120]
Paraguaypresident of Paraguay Santiago Peñaconvertible Rolls Royce Corniche (saw in Santiago Pena's inauguration) Hongqi H7 (daily use)
Chevrolet Suburban (rural travel)
black Nissan Patrol Y61s
Perupresident of Peru Dina Boluarteblack armoured Lexus LS460hLIn May 2015, Lexus was chosen by President Ollanta Humala as the official car brand of the Government.
Philippinespresident Bongbong Marcos2023 model Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Toyota Land Cruiser (J300)
Cadillac Escalade
Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition
identical backup car, several SUVs, an ambulance, police vehicles and police motorcycle escortslicense plate number "1"
Portugalpresident of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousaan armoured Mercedes-Benz S600, a BMW 760Li (E67), or a Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY[121]'P R' (meaning 'Presidency of the Republic'), with the armillary sphere of Portugal between the P and the R
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A Mercedes-Benz S600 used by the president of Portugal
Portugalprime minister of Portugal Luís MontenegroMercedes-Benz S350 BlueTec, Volkswagen Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDI, or Nissan Leaf
Polandpresident of PolandMercedes-Benz S 600 Guard (W222)[122]Audi A8L Quattro (D5)[123]For more details, see Official transport in Poland.
Qataremir of QatarBentley Mulsanne Grand LimousineMercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Nissan Frontier and Range Rover
RomaniaPresident Klaus IohannisMercedes-Benz S500 limousine, the BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series[124]Members of the Romanian Government often used cars of the autochthonous brand Dacia, namely the Logan and the Duster. Romanian diplomats have been seen using a wide range of cars, ranging from high-end Mercedes-Benz and BMW models to Volkswagen, Škoda or Renault.[125]
RussiaPresidentAurus Senat limousine[126][127]Mercedes G-Class, Mercedes E-Class, standard S-Class models, Mercedes SLK-Class, BMW 5 Series and Volkswagen Caravelle, and police motorcycle outridersВ776УС/77
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Aurus Senat limousine in use during the 2018 inauguration of Vladimir Putin
For more details see Presidential state car (Russia)
Rwandapresident of RwandaAudi A8 or Mercedes S600Rwanda National Police special vehicles
Saint Kitts and NevisPrime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Terrance DrewLexus LS600Toyota Land Cruiser PradoCoat of arms of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint LuciaGovernor-general of Saint Lucia Errol CharlesBMW 7 Series (G11)crown symbolizing the king
Saint LuciaPrime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J. PierreToyota Land Cruiser PradoToyota Prados
Saint Vicent and the GrenadinesPrime Minister of Saint Vicent and the Grenadines Ralph GonsalvesToyota Land Cruiser Prado
SamoaO le Ao o le Malo Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi IIHyundai Santa Fe
San Marinocaptains regentAudi A6members of the Palazzo Publico use BMWs
Sao Tome and Principepresident of Sao Tome and Principe Carlos Vila Nova and Prime Minister Américo RamosToyota Land Cruiser PradoToyota Land Cruiser J200 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Nissan Patrol
Saudi Arabiaking of Saudi ArabiaMercedes S-600s
S600 Pullman
Toyota Landcruisers, GMC Yukons, Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, Cadillac Escalades, GMC Sierra 3500HD pickups, GMC Savanah ambulancesSome BMW 7-series sedans are also used to welcome guests and politicians.
Senegalpresident of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Fayearmored Toyota Land Cruiser J200Toyota Land Cruiser J200 and J300
Serbiapresident of SerbiaAudi A8L Security[128]VIP delegations that are in visit to Serbia use a armoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 (S 600 Guard) with B6/B7 resistance level that was the car that former presidents used.
Seychellespresident of Seychelles Wavel RamkalawanToyota Land Cruiser J300Toyota Land Cruiser J300 and J200 and Toyota Land Cruiser PradoThe former president Danny Faure used a armored BMW 7 Series (F01) High Security
Sierra Leonepresident of Sierra Leone Julius Maada BioMercedes-Maybach GLS 600.[129]black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Singaporepresident of Singaporewhite 2022 Mercedes-Benz S450LSEP1 or presidential crest
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The presidential state car for Singapore in 2024
Singaporeprime ministersilver BMW 750LiS1

A small fleet of cars that include an armoured Audi A8 W12, an armoured BMW 7 series and a Lexus LS460L (the previous official car for the prime minister) are maintained by the state for the transport of visiting dignitaries.

Slovakiapresident of Slovakiaarmored Mercedes-Benz Pullman (state ocasions)
armored Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Volkswagen Phaeton, Range Rover, BMW X5, Škoda Superb (daily travel)
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A Mercedes-Benz belonging to the Slovakian Office for the Protection of Constitutional Officials and Diplomatic Missions in 2013
SloveniaSlovenian presidentAudi A8Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg and BMW X5
SloveniaPrime minister of SloveniaMercedes Benz S-ClassAudi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg and BMW X5
Solomon IslandsPrime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah ManeleToyota Land Cruiser J200Toyota Land Cruiser J200 and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
SomaliaPresident and Prime Minister of Somaliaidentical armoured Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (black for president, white for prime minister)flag of Somalia
South Africapresident of South Africaarmored BMW 7 Series or on occasion a Mercedes-Benz S-Classnumerous BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz ML-Class models, followed by a number of Mercedes-Benz V-Class
South Koreapresident of South KoreaHyundai Nexo SUV Genesis G90 and a Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Guard[130]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul uses an armored Cadillac DTS limousine by Alpine Armoring[131] and an armored Hyundai Equus limousine[132] for foreign dignitaries Each vehicle was acquired between 2010 and 2011 also in September 2023 Yoon Suk Yeol was seen riding in a convertible Genesis G90 during a ceremony to mark the 75th Armed Forces Day in Seongnam.[133] for more details, see Presidential state car (South Korea), Transportation of the President of South Korea, and List of official vehicles of the president of South Korea.

SpainSpanish royal familyCadillac Broughams, Audi A6s and Mercedes-Benz S-Class models
Rolls-Royce Phantom IV (major ceremonial occasions)
BMW 5 Series
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Two Rolls-Royce Phantom IV cars, used for state ceremonies in Spain
Spainprime minister and deputy prime ministerAudi A8LAudi A8L, Mercedes-Benz S600 and Audi A6
Sri Lankapresident of Sri Lankaarmored Black Mercedes Maybach S-Class (Guard) or armored Black BMW 7 Seriesmarked and unmarked President's Security Division vehiclesonly vehicle in the country not required to use standard number plates
Sri LankaChief of Defence StaffBlack BMW 7-Seriestwo Land Rover Defenders and other VIP Jeeps and sedans depending on the occasionThis is known as the Staff Car of the CDS.
South Sudanpresident of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayarditarmored Toyota Land Cruiser J200Toyota Land Cruiser J200s and J300s
Sudanpresident of SudanMercedes-Benz S300 W221
Nissan Patrol (rural places)
Hyundai Sonata
Ministers usually travel in Toyotas Land Cruisers 70.
Surinamepresident of Suriname Chan SantokhiToyota Land Cruiser Cadillac Escalade.[134]Toyota Hilux Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero
Swedenking of Swedenstretched Volvo S80
Daimler DS420 limousine (ceremonial events)
BMW X5, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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A Daimler DS420 limousine is used for major state ceremonies in Sweden.
Saab 9-5 and Volvo XC90 are also used to transport members of the Swedish royal family also the Swedish king was seen driving a BMW M4 Competition (that was seen arriving at the Salzburg Opera Festival).[135]
SwedenPrime Minister of Swedenarmored Audi A8 L[136]
SwitzerlandFederal councillorsAudi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-ClassCouncillors can buy a new car every four years.
Syriapresident of Syriaspecially modified BMW 760Li (E67)Chevrolet Suburbans and Toyota Land Cruisers (J100, J200 and J300)
Taiwanpresident Lai Ching-tearmored Audi A8 L SecurityBMW 7 Series (G70)
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The presidential motorcade for Ma Ying-jeou, which features several BMW 7 Series
For more details see Presidential state car (Republic of China).
Tajikistanpresident of Tajikistanarmored black Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 S 600 GuardToyota Land Cruisers
Tunisiapresident of Tunisia Kais SaiedMercedes-Benz W221 S600 limousine.[137]He was also seen driving to work in a Peugeot 206 reportedly made in Iran.[138]
Tanzaniapresident of TanzaniaKia Quoris
Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (rural travel)
white Toyota Land Cruiser 70s
Tanzaniapresident of ZanzibarMercedes-Benz W221Mitsubishi Pajeros
ThailandKing Vajiralongkorn and Queen SuthidaRolls-Royce Phantom V, Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, Rolls-Royce Silver Spur stretch limousine, Maybach 62, Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman Guard (W222), Mercedes-Maybach S650 (W222), Mercedes-Maybach S680 (W223) or Bentley Mulsanne Grand LimousineMercedes-Benz S-Class (W221 and W222), BMW 7 Series (F01 and G11), and Mercedes-Benz V-Class
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A Rolls-Royce Phantom VI carrying Vajiralongkorn to an event in 2012
For more details, see Royal transport in Thailand.
ThailandSirikit, the queen motherCadillac DTS stretch limousine or amodified Volkswagen Caravelle T4 TDi[citation needed]
ThailandPrincess Maha Chakri SirindhornLexus LS600hL or Mercedes-Benz S500 (W221 or W222)
modified Mercedes-Benz V-Class (unofficial travel)[citation needed]
ThailandPrincess Bajrakitiyabhared Mini Cooper S or lime-green Volkswagen New Beetle[citation needed]
Thailandformer prime minister Prayut Chan-o-chaarmoured Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard sedanIn February 2024 former prime minister Srettha Thavisin drove a lime-green Abarth 500e of his daughter to the meeting of Electric Vehicle Policy Committee on government house [139] he was also seen riding in a Lexus LM (that was bought by himself).[140][141]
ThailandministersMercedes-Benz S-Class, Toyota Alphard, Volkswagen Caravelle, and Jaguar XJ vehicles
TongaKingHumber Pullman with landaulette bodyTank 500Previously, King George Tupou V traveled around the country in the classic 'black cab', the Austin FX4.[142]
Trinidad and Tobagopresident of Trinidad and Tobagoblack, armoured, 2020 Lexus ES Sedandecoy car, two police motorcycles, two 2016 Toyota Land Cruisers Prado as support vehicles and a leading Toyota Camry police vehicleCoat of Arms in Gold
Trinidad and TobagoPrime Ministerblack, armoured, 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (WSS)decoy car, two police motorcycles, two 2016 Toyota Land Cruisers Prado as support vehicles and a leading Toyota Camry police vehiclePM-1
TuvaluPrime Minister of Tuvalu Feleti TeoBMW 7 Series (G70).[143]Toyota Hilux Toyota Land Cruiser
Turkeypresident of Turkeyblack ballistic and bullet-proof armoured Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-600 Pullman GuardSUVs and additional support carspresidential crest
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Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan greets people from a 1957 Cadillac Series 75 on Victory Day in 2014.
TurkeyOther government officialsMercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 or Toyota Land CruiserTurkey recently adopted the domestically designed and manufactured Togg T10X as the government's official cars.
Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusPresident Rauf Denktaşred BMW 750 LiGold crestsThe current president Ersin Tatar uses a armored Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600
Turkmenistanpresident of Turkmenistan Serdar BerdimuhamedowMercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Togg T10X.[144] Aurus Komendant.[145] and other carsMercedes-Benz S-Class Togg T10X and etcGovernment plates
UgandaPresident Yoweri MuseveniToyota Land Cruiser 200
stretch 600 SEL Mercedes and white G Wagon (ceremonial)
double cabin pick up trucks and Mitsubishi Pajero models
Ukrainepresident of Ukrainearmoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class and armoured 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in a W12 long versionarmoured Porsche Cayenne
United Arab EmiratesPresident, prime minister and royal familyblack armored Rolls Royce Phantoms or Mercedes S ClassToyota Land Cruisers and Nissan PatrolsHigh-ranking officials use the BMW 7 Series
United KingdomKing Charles IIItwo Bentleys and three Rolls-Royces
open-top Range Rovers (military events)[146][147]
Jaguar and Daimler limousines (less formal occasions)
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Queen Elizabeth II being driven in her Bentley State Limousine during a state visit to Germany, 2015
One state car is usually on display at the Royal Mews. The state cars and official limousines are painted claret and black. For more details, see State and royal cars of the United Kingdom.
United KingdomPrime ministerarmoured Range Rover Sentinel modelsRange Rover, Land Rover Discovery and Ford Galaxy vehicles and police motorcycle outridersFor more details, see Prime Ministerial Car (United Kingdom).
British Virgin Islandsgovernor of the British Virgin Islandsgrey Royal Service Range RoverCrown
Cayman Islandsgovernor of the Cayman Islandswhite 2015 Jaguar XJ.[148]CrownPreviously a beige Cadillac Deville was used while other senior officials and visiting VIPs use a fleet consisting of armoured Ford Excursions.
Gibraltarchief minister of Gibraltarblack Tesla Model SG1
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The Tesla Model S is used as the official car of the Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
Gibraltargovernor of Gibraltarblack Jaguar XJCrown
United StatesPresidentCadillac One commonly known as "The Beast" (a heavily armored, custom-built limousine based on a GMC Topkick platform)
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A current-model US presidential state car in front of the headquarters of the United Nations (September 2018)
For more details, see Presidential state car (United States).
United StatesMember of CongressLincoln MKS and the MKT (most popular)[149]
United StatesHigh-ranking federal officialsarmored Chevrolet Suburbans or Chevrolet Tahoe (most common)
UruguayPresident Tabaré Vázquezarmoured 2005 Chevrolet VectraAfter 2010, the official state car was no longer used Jose Mujica instead drove a Volkswagen Beetle.[150] also the former President Luis Lacalle Pou most of the time used a white Toyota Hilux SW4, and was escorted by one or more presidential security cars.
UzbekistanPresidentarmored Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 PullmanA Togg T10X was also gifted by the Turkish president
Vanuatupresident of Vanuatu Nikenike VurobaravuToyota Land Cruiser J200Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Vatican CityThe PopePopemobile[151]SCV 1 (Popemobile)[152]
armoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class, custom-made Lancia Thesis, custom-made electric Renault Kangoo (daily use)
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A Mercedes-Benz M-Class Popemobile designed to create greater visibility of the Pope during public appearances
VenezuelaPresident Nicolas Maduroblack Toyota 4Runner or a Ford Explorer or a Toyota Fortuner
VenezuelaVice presidentarmored Nissan PatrolSUVs
Vietnampresident of Vietnambulletproof Toyota Land Cruiserpolice motorbikes, several Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota CamryMinisters usually travel in Toyota Camrys, Toyota Fortuners and VinFast Lux A 2.0s.
VietnamGeneral Secretary of Vietnamese Comunist Party2016-17 Toyota AvalonThe former General Secretary of the Vietnamese Communist Party Nguyễn Phú Trọng used to ride in a 1998 Toyota Crown that was brought to his state funeral in July 2024 in Hanoi[153]
VietnamPrime ministerToyota Land Cruiser
YemenChairman of the Presidential Leadership CouncilMercedes-Benz E-Class W212Toyota Land Cruiser Prados
YugoslaviaPresident Josip Broz Titocustom-built Mercedes-Benz 600 limousine
Zambiapresident of Zambiaarmoured Mercedes-Benz W222 S600 Pullman limousine or Lexus LX570
armoured Toyota Land Cruiser J200 (rural travel)
BMW motorcycles and BMW 3 Series E93
Zimbabwepresident of ZimbabweMercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Mercedes-Benz S-Class
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (ceremonial)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Museum

An international museum of official state cars exists in France.[154]

See also

Notes

  1. All royal family members drive cars with only numbers on the licence plate.

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