The Penang state government has decided on the Toyota Camry 2.5V as its official car, according to The Sun. The Toyota D-segment sedan leads its class in terms of sales, and the 2.5V is the range topping variant in the local Camry range.
UPDATE: Story updated with more details.
The black Camrys will replace the Pakatan Rakyat-led state government’s present fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Proton Perdana cars serving the chief minister, executive councillors, state legislative assembly speakers and ex-officio members.
A total of 15 units of the Camry will be purchased at a cost of RM1.705 million. This translates to RM113,666 per unit, which is similar to the Langkawi tax-free price of the Camry 2.5V, on-the-road without insurance. Sales tax and excise exemption for official cars was allowed for by a 1994 treasury circular.
The PR state goverment said the decision to replace the old fleet was due to the high costs in maintaining them – all the cars are more than 15 years old. “The cost of maintaining all 21 official state cars was RM370,400 in 2011, RM383,000 last year and for this year, up until now, RM301,238,” state exco member Chow Kon Yeow told the press.
It was pointed out that the oldest official car still in service is a 21-year-old Mercedes Benz 200E, used by the current State Housing, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh. The W140 S320 used by current Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and his predecessor, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, is 18 years old.
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that the Proton Perdana Executive and Proton Inspira in the federal government vehicle fleet will be replaced by the Honda Accord. Click here to read more on that.
Click here to read our review of the current XV50 Toyota Camry 2.5V, which has been recently updated with the inclusion of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
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Comments generally agree that the Penang government’s choice of the Toyota Camry as the official car is a reliable and cost-effective decision, highlighting Toyota's reputation for reliability, safety, and resale value. Critics question the high maintenance costs of local Proton cars and accuse some of political bias or corruption in vehicle procurement. Others express frustration about government spending, tax implications, and the perceived lack of support for local industries, while some appreciate the practicality and safety features of the Camry.