Why Mercedes (Again) as Indonesia President Car?

Adiyasa Prahenda
2 min readFeb 15, 2022
Oto.com

After several years of ride, a 2006 Mercedes S600 Guard needs a significant change. Several problems from electrical to engine, this presidential car who bring Joko Widodo going from one place to another place in Indonesia has changed it.

The election of Indonesia 2019 has finished, and now, Ministry of Secretary needed a car which has certificated safety and security classification VR9 or the highest rating of security car. That,s why important for President or VVIP must need a brand new vehicle to protect him.

But, their other option between Mercedes S600 Guard unless you want to see other Three-Pointed Star. Let,s say Audi A8 L VR9 or BMW 7 Series VR7/9. However, these two cars must safe and understand what they bring, Important person, a leader of Indonesia.

Okay, for the product, Mercedes give product knowledge and then a skilled operation to the Presidential Security force of Indonesia to operate and simulation if they attack or have a threat in any situation.

Of course, Mercedes has a big name and a trusted brand in Indonesia. Precisely, any mechanic also understands to service this car. Also, who knows Mercedes if you ask your friends or relations in Indonesia, they said Mercedes is an excellent sedan.

Also, maintenance and then spare-parts are east and fastest to reach it. About durability, sure we know a durable of S600 Guard. Beside the know what they bring and how safe this car.

We understand President of Indonesia consider as Very Very Important Person or needed more protection. And Secret Service also put the high standard of the car whoever they wanted a car are familiar using and not complicated.

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Adiyasa Prahenda

Super idealist, Petrolhead, Fans of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, Live in Melbourne, Podcaster