page_title: Official state car
section_title: Colombia
hierarchical_section_title: Official state car / Countries / Colombia
caption_attribution_description: English: Colombias presidents motorcade
context_page_description: An official state car is a vehicle 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 and South Korea. It also may serve as an automotive symbol of the head of state and their country. Part of the criteria for an official state car is to have adequate security, capability and stateliness for its duty. A limousine, executive car, or sport utility vehicle is usually selected.
  Due to the high security risk of the passengers, these vehicles are often heavily secured and protected. Vehicles may be armoured by the manufacturer or an after-market specialist. When carrying an important passenger, state vehicles may be surrounded by a motorcade consisting of police or military personnel.
context_section_description: Since 1991, the Colombian presidential vehicles have usually been BMWs. In 2006, the presidential fleet included four armored BMW 7 Series and several units of Toyota Land Cruiser 100, whose level of armor is a state secret. These BMWs and Toyotas are equipped with GPS and run-flat tires. The motorcade is made up of 3 BMWs plus 5 Toyota 100s, all armored, plus a Prado armored level IIIA for Police Escort, an ambulance and no less than 8 motorcycles. All the vehicles have presidential tags.
caption: The presidential motorcade for the president of Colombia includes armoured BMW 7 series, and several Toyota Land Cruisers.
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