In the beginning of his second term, President Uhuru opted to go for a new vehicle to help him with his movements while undertaking his official duties.
In that regard, the head of state abandoned his common Japanese Toyota SUV and went for a German machine. The president bought a brand new 6-meter-long Mercedes-Maybach s600 Pullman Guard.
The limo is so luxurious that other powerful world users have also opted to use it as their official vehicles. Other Presidents that use this sedan include North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Russia’s Vladmir Putin.
This vehicle is a pure luxury class. Besides its enhanced security features on it, the vehicle naturally offers complete protection. With the vehicle, the president dont have to worry about his security.
With its bullet proof features, the vehicle can withstand multiple shots from high-powered weapons such as M14 rifle, M60 machine gun or FAL FN chambered in 7.62 x 51mm NATO.
The president’s limo is powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 engine with 530 brake horsepower that enables it to hit its 160km/h top speed.
Pullman is all about safety. Its rear window is not armored but the steel bulked of it is. Its windows are blacked out to prevent outsiders from knowing who is in the vehicle and are bulletproof to add more protection.
Its side glasses are coated with polycarbonate on the inside to prevent splintering should the vehicle comes under fire, while its panel overlapping help provide further resistance against bullets and shrapnel.
Underneath the vehicle is also armored to protect the president from any harm in the event of a roadside explosion.
Besides the protective features, Pullman also offers an extensive luxury features. Its door interior trim, headliner, door panels, center console and seat are all wrapped in leather. The rear most seats are for the president and his guests, while the seats further ahead can fold down provide an extra seating for other two passengers.
On the car’s roof, the president have access to three analog instruments that provide various information such as the outside temperature, the car’s speed and time.
With all other unmentioned features, this vehicle is like a panic room on wheels. It’s luxurious, comfortable, and worthy of the world’s wealthiest businessmen and powerful leaders.
Its pricing is about Ksh.173,000,000 or higher since the price of Mercedes vehicles vary depending on customization.