While this is a fascinating comparison, I must mention that most cars in their garages are actually their official vehicles.
In this post, we are comparing the ostentatious vehicles in the car collection of PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi. Both these are among the biggest names in the Indian politics. On one hand, Narendra Modi is a 3-time ( and current) Prime Minister of India. He won the recent elections to continue his third consecutive term as the PM. In fact, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential politicians around the world. On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi is a member of Lok Sabha for Rae Bareli, UP, and has served as the 12th Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. Let us delve into the specifics of the kind of cars at their disposal (personal or official).
PM Modi vs Rahul Gandhi Car Collection
| Car Collection of PM Narendra Modi | Car Collection of Rahul Gandhi |
| Tata Safari Armoured | Tata Safari |
| Mercedes Maybach 650 Pullman Guard | Toyota Fortuner |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Armoured | Honda CR-V |
| BMW 760Li Armoured | Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Range Rover Sentinal | – |
Car Collection of PM Modi
Tata Safari
The first vehicle in the garage of the PM was the Tata Safari. Note that this was his official car during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. As per some reports, this was a bulletproof vehicle. In any case, it had a robust construction and powerful engine with great off-roading capabilities. That is why it was mostly used by politicians to reach even the far-flung areas of our country during their rallies to address the crowd. Online reports mention that it had reinforced windows which could stand bullet shots and run-flat tyres. As a result, it had a price tag of Rs 60 lakh.
Mercedes Maybach 650 Pullman Guard
On the other end of the spectrum is one of the most popular armoured and bulletproof vehicles on the planet, the Mercedes Maybach 650 Pullman Guard. It is the official car of the Prime Minister and President of India. In fact, many top politicians around the world use it. You would see him use this on momentous occasions. The Mercedes Maybach 650 Pullman Guard takes care of every kind of emergency situation like chemical attacks, firing, explosions, etc. to ensure the safety of the occupants. It comes with a fresh air supply, run-flat tyres, bulletproof glass, an explosion-proof underbody and more. It has a price tag of a whopping Rs 12 Crore.
Toyota Land Cruiser Armoured
Next up we have the armoured Toyota Land Cruiser. It is an iconic SUV which finds homes in the garages of some of the top celebrities and political figures around the globe. Known for its extreme reliability and off-roading prowess, the Land Cruiser is also an official car allotted to the PM. This SUV boasts potent powertrains and is easy to modify to convert it into an armoured vehicle. It is a comfort-oriented vehicle by default. After heavy customizations to make it safe for the PM, its price tag goes up to Rs 6 Crore from Rs 1.50 Crore (in stock settings).
BMW 760Li Armoured
Yet another security-focused luxury vehicle in the car collection of PM Modi is the BMW 760Li. It used to be the previous official vehicle of the Prime Minister prior to the Maybach. Therefore, one can expect the absolute highest levels of security amenities. It was designed to carry the most eminent personalities around. As a result, the armoured BMW 760Li possesses capabilities like fortified bulletproof glass and underbody protection, a fire-resistant and leak-proof fuel tank, and run-flat tyres capable of travelling 50 km at approximately 60 km/h even after sustaining gunfire, an oxygen cylinder as a precaution against chemical attacks and more. The estimated price of this vehicle is Rs 9 Crore.
Range Rover Sentinal
Finally, yet another official vehicle used by PM Modi is his Range Rover Sentinal. Note that this is a specific model designed by the Indian-owned British luxury carmaker. He has been spotted in this butch SUV during massive rallies and campaigns. Again, it is one of those SUVs which is capable of reaching even the remote parts of the country. The windows of this SUV are bulletproof and so thick that they can’t be opened at all. Only the driver’s window can slide down just a little. As per some estimates, the price of the Range Rover Sentinal is anywhere between Rs 12 Crore and Rs 15 Crore.
Car Collection of Rahul Gandhi
Tata Safari
Just like PM Modi, even Rahul Gandhi has been spotted using a Tata Safari during his rallies and election campaigns. The reason why many politicians used it back in the day is because it was a capable SUV. It was possible to make many customizations to it. In stock settings, the SUV had a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine which produced 90 hp and 190 Nm of peak power and torque. In this image, Rahul Gandhi is seen sitting on the roof during one of his rallies along with the bodyguards hanging out of the doors. Hence, a strong vehicle is needed to support this kind of application.
Toyota Fortuner
The other vehicle in the car collection of Rahul Gandhi is a Toyota Fortuner. Now, I am not certain if this is his personal vehicle or an official SUV. In any case, the Fortuner is one of the most reliable and rugged 7-seat off-roading SUVs on the planet. That is why it is the go-to choice for a whole bunch of celebrities and politicians. It comes with multiple powertrain options. These include a 2.7-litre petrol engine and a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 164 hp and 245 Nm, whereas the turbo-diesel engine boasts a robust 201 hp and 420 Nm of peak power and torque (or 500 Nm with an automatic transmission). One gets to choose between either a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission. Also, the higher variants get a dedicated 4×4 configuration.
Honda CR-V
I believe the Honda CR-V has to be one of Rahul’s personal vehicles. It is a premium mid-size SUV which was massively popular back in the day. In fact, it was a niche product which is no longer on sale at the moment. It used to come powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine which makes 187 hp and 226 Nm of peak power and torque. There was a 5-speed automatic transmission which sent power to all four wheels. You would even find some old models on the roads even today.
Toyota Land Cruiser
As I mentioned previously, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most popular vehicles among politicians across the globe. Again, it is an official vehicle with impressive capabilities. This is an old model which had a powerful 4.4-litre turbo diesel engine which produces a decent 262 hp and 650 Nm of peak power and torque. There are automatic transmission options along with 4×4 capabilities. These are the top vehicles in the car collection (personal and official) of PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.
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