Ceremonial vehicles of government officials worldwide
Russia, President Vladimir Putin's Aurus Senat
Vladimir Putin cruises in an Aurus Senat, one of the finest presidential cars, whose civilian version can cost USD 245,000
India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard
In December 2021, the luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard has been added as an official vehicle in the Indian Prime Minister’s security detail.
North Korea, Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un's Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard
Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, one of the world’s most authoritarian politicians, officially moves around in a Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard
China, President Xi Jinping's Hongqi N501
Hongqi N501 is the official car of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The name means ‘red flag’ in Chinese, a fitting one for the Chinese Communist Party chief’s car.
The USA, President Joe Biden's The Beast
The Beast, as the Cadillac One is popularly known, is designed to keep the president of the US safe. The US president’s official car is often dubbed “the safest car in the world”.
Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Mercedes S680 GuardScholz’s official state car weighs 4,200 kg primarily because its armour alone is around 2,000 kg. Additionally, the windshield weighs 120 kg.es S680 Guard
France, President Emmanuel Macron's DS 7 Crossback
Macron is the first French president to have the DS 7 Crossback as his official car. Unlike other world leaders who ride either saloons or limousines, Macron’s DS 7 Crossback is an SUV.
Australia, Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's BMW 7 seriesFormer Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was driven around in a white BMW 7 Series sedan with a nose-mounted Australian flag as his official car.