Fuel cell car has become South Korea’s Presidental Vehicle

The former President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, used a highly modified Hyundai Nexo SUV, Genesis EQ900 and a Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Guard as his official state cars.

Seven Hyundai Nexo SUV's were purchased in 2018 to replace the three Genesis EQ900 limousines that were provided in 2017 to President Moon Jae-in.

These were the first presidential vehicles manufactured in South Korea, offered bulletproofing to a B7/UL8 level, and are equipped with oxygen supply, fire suppression systems, infrared night vision, run flat tyres and a computer and communications facility.

The Genesis limousines were used after the inauguration of Moon.

The former state Hyundai Equus vehicle was built and developed in South Korea and was part of a highly classified project.

At the time of its production, it was the first and only armored stretched limousine built entirely in South Korea. The former state Hyundai Equus vehicle was built and developed in South Korea and was part of a highly classified project.

At the time of its production, it was the first and only armored stretched limousine built entirely in South Korea.

President Roh Moo-hyun rode in an armoured BMW E65 Security 760Li purchased in 2005 and a 2002-model Mercedes-Benz W220 S600 Guard. Roh used the W220 during peace talks with North Korea.

The presidential motorcade was escorted by Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Excursion, also with several identical Mercedes-Benz W220s.

It is believed that Blue House prefers to use the Mercedes vehicles instead of the Genesis in talks with North Korea to present a neutral brand that is also favored by North Korea.

The late president Kim Dae-jung used an armored BMW E38 Security 760Li, offered by BMW Korea, for his state visit to Mongolia in June 1999,while presidents Rhee, Yun, Park, and Chun used successive models of Cadillac Fleetwood limousines.

Roh Tae-woo switched to the FN9 Lincoln Continental, while Kim Dae-jung was the first to switch to German vehicles. Park Geun-hye was the first to officially use a Korean produced vehicle.

Ref: Fuel cell car has become South Korea’s Presidental Vehicle (world.kbs)