PM's Official Ride: Bullet-proof Scorpio or an import? EDIT : BMW fleet retained

DigitalOne · 27th January 2018, 13:48

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Originally Posted by funkydevil

Just saw yesterday that the PM's fleet now includes a couple of Range Rover sentinels

I noticed that all the ASEAN guests were driven away in a Mercedes led by a silver Toyota Innova Crysta. I was thinking that a black Tata Hexa would have been a better choice than a silver Crysta - better looking and a boost to an Indian brand.

Also the Range Rovers had a Delhi number plate whereas the other cars had the elite Ashoka symbol plates (no numbers).

DicKy · 27th January 2018, 14:11

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Originally Posted by DigitalOne

I noticed that all the ASEAN guests were driven away in a Mercedes led by a silver Toyota Innova Crysta. I was thinking that a black Tata Hexa would have been a better choice than a silver Crysta - better looking and a boost to an Indian brand.

Also the Range Rovers had a Delhi number plate whereas the other cars had the elite Ashoka symbol plates (no numbers).

Yep, the Innovas especially in that shade amongst a sea of black cars felt almost unofficial. Like a taxi taken for rent.

Regarding the Ashoka emblem, only the Presidents cars can have those. The PM's car uses civilian plates.

Also wonder why half of the guests were using w220s?

Where did all the W221s go?

Also while half of the guests and the First lady came in w222s, the President came in a w221 Guard

ashutoshb · 27th January 2018, 15:49

Having lived in the NCR for the past twenty years, every sight of a Safari with SPG commandos made me feel proud.

Equally proud I was, when a couple of years back, I saw the then Gujarat CM Modi's motorcade of white Scorpios at the Delhi airport.

The world's most powerful sedans and SUVs are at our security agencies' disposal and they do have valid reasons to choose these vehicles. Their level of expertise can not be match. When safety is paramount, no one will take a chance.

I guess one of the reasons for sticking with the BMWs is the costs involved. Media and other parties will be after Modi's head when they will read how Modi ditched perfectly functioning cars and spent money on new cars. For many, it will be an unnecessary expense.

But, there is a reason why the President of United States rides in a Cadillac and not an S Class. It's symbolic.

Earlier in this thread, I read Pawan Goenka going to the extent of offering any upgradation to make Modi keep the Scorpios. He knew what he will be losing.

If I was someone important at Tata Motors, I would have offered free Hexas, Stormes with all the modifications, even if it had costed me crores. Heck even if I had to fit a Hexa shell on to a Land Rover chassis, I would have done it, just to make sure the PM of India rides in an Indian brand.

In my opinion, it holds an immense brand value. Something that an ad campaign can not provide.

aim120 · 27th January 2018, 18:54

Also notice last year all the SPG vehicles where BMW X5 and PM's car a BMW 7 series but now it has been replaced with Toyota Fortuner and the PM's car by a Range Rover and our PM still sits in the front seat.

Sahil · 27th January 2018, 19:27

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Originally Posted by ajmat

A Maybach S600 + GLE63 Guards perhaps? My speculation!

S600 Maybach is a high probability. But an AMG has a slim chance.

Ideally a CKD Range Rover LWB armoured would be a good option as JLR is owned by an India company and if it’s CKD it would also be made in india.

PPS · 28th May 2018, 20:20

Prime Minister Modi in a Land Cruiser this time!

Source: Narendra Modi‏

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ajmat · 28th May 2018, 23:25

Land Cruiser is registered to the SPG

The Range Rover is registered to the Security and Intelligence services

promit · 13th April 2019, 16:28

Hope I am posting this in the right thread. Could this be a Jammer vehicle from the pm fleet? At first glance, I thought it was one of those Google View Cars. Very dark glass, being driven sedately and wearing a private DL registration which I have blanked out.

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itwasntme · 13th April 2019, 18:04

Yup!

See a similar Safari from a YouTube screenshot.

fx45 · 13th April 2019, 18:58

Dont know much about Prime Minister's fleet. But got a chance recently to check out some of the vehicles in the fleet of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister. Surprisingly, there were 5-7 Safari Storme's, all looking exactly same. Even the number plate was identical. A quick check on the Transport app revealed that number was actually registered to a Govt. Of AP Hindustan Ambassador years ago!

PPS · 6th April 2020, 14:34

From youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6n1k1Ds-vU

27th January 2018, 15:49	#123
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,755 Thanked: 4,287 Times View My Garage	Re: PM's Official Ride: Bullet-proof Scorpio or an import? EDIT : BMW fleet retained Having lived in the NCR for the past twenty years, every sight of a Safari with SPG commandos made me feel proud. Equally proud I was, when a couple of years back, I saw the then Gujarat CM Modi's motorcade of white Scorpios at the Delhi airport. The world's most powerful sedans and SUVs are at our security agencies' disposal and they do have valid reasons to choose these vehicles. Their level of expertise can not be match. When safety is paramount, no one will take a chance. I guess one of the reasons for sticking with the BMWs is the costs involved. Media and other parties will be after Modi's head when they will read how Modi ditched perfectly functioning cars and spent money on new cars. For many, it will be an unnecessary expense. But, there is a reason why the President of United States rides in a Cadillac and not an S Class. It's symbolic. Earlier in this thread, I read Pawan Goenka going to the extent of offering any upgradation to make Modi keep the Scorpios. He knew what he will be losing. If I was someone important at Tata Motors, I would have offered free Hexas, Stormes with all the modifications, even if it had costed me crores. Heck even if I had to fit a Hexa shell on to a Land Rover chassis, I would have done it, just to make sure the PM of India rides in an Indian brand. In my opinion, it holds an immense brand value. Something that an ad campaign can not provide. Last edited by ashutoshb : 27th January 2018 at 15:50.
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	Re: PM's Official Ride: Bullet-proof Scorpio or an import? EDIT : BMW fleet retained Land Cruiser is registered to the SPG The Range Rover is registered to the Security and Intelligence services
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promit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 398 Thanked: 693 Times	Re: PM's Official Ride: Bullet-proof Scorpio or an import? EDIT : BMW fleet retained Hope I am posting this in the right thread. Could this be a Jammer vehicle from the pm fleet? At first glance, I thought it was one of those Google View Cars. Very dark glass, being driven sedately and wearing a private DL registration which I have blanked out.
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itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 6,973 Thanked: 12,523 Times View My Garage	Re: PM's Official Ride: Bullet-proof Scorpio or an import? EDIT : BMW fleet retained Yup! See a similar Safari from a YouTube screenshot. Attached Thumbnails
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13th April 2019, 18:58	#130
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	Re: PM's Official Ride: Bullet-proof Scorpio or an import? EDIT : BMW fleet retained Dont know much about Prime Minister's fleet. But got a chance recently to check out some of the vehicles in the fleet of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister. Surprisingly, there were 5-7 Safari Storme's, all looking exactly same. Even the number plate was identical. A quick check on the Transport app revealed that number was actually registered to a Govt. Of AP Hindustan Ambassador years ago!
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