Driven Worldwide - Our Vehicles

Vehicles

We utilise a wide range of vehicles, depending on the nature of the service, the client’s preference and the operational location, as not all vehicles types are available in every city.

The vehicles we operate can generally be classified into the following main categories and shown against each if an example of such a vehicle and a brief summary of its optimum application.

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Sedan
A larger, more comfortable prestige vehicle with more refinement and passenger comforts used for airport and point-to-point transfer or ‘As Directed’ services for a one or two passengers.
	Mercedes E-Class

Luxury Sedan
A larger still, prestige vehicle with plenty of room, even for 2 or three tall passengers with considerable luggage. The ultimate in luxury and comfort, possibly with refinements such as heated electric seats and the vehicle of choice for client-facing services or all-day/long distance ‘As Directed’ services.
	Mercedes S-Class

	Lincoln Towncar

People Carrier / MPV
A 5-7 passenger seat vehicle that offers the accommodations of a sedan or luxury sedan. There are a number of makes and models available which vary in their level of space, comfort and practicality for certain applications. New generation vehicles such as the Mercedes Viano offer vast improvements in passenger accommodation and luggage space but none are really recommended as luxury transport when fully utilised. Certain vehicles have enhanced entertainment options such as video or DVD. Please do seek advice from your Project Coordinator regarding vehicle availability and suitability.
	Chrysler Grand Voyager

	Mercedes Viano

	Mercedes V-Class

	Opel Vivaro

	VW Caravelle

SUV
Predominantly used in the USA, the SUV can be adopted in preference to a stretch limousine when space for 4 or 5 passengers and their luggage is required. SUVs are arguably more accessible and practical than stretch limousines and do not suffer from the same image problem, especially for corporate applications.
	Cadillac Escalade

	Chevrolet Suburban

	Ford Explorer

	GMC Yukon Denali

	Lincoln Navigator

Stretch Limousine
Used almost exclusively in the USA, the seating configurations are very useful for meetings ‘on-the-go’, however, disparity between luggage space and passenger capacity, accessibility issues for multiple passengers and lingering image problems are all helping to compromise the popularity of the stretch limousine.
	Stretch Limousine

Executive Vans / Coaches
There is a huge range of equipment available for the transportation of large numbers of passengers, depending on the budget and service requirements. Please get in touch with your requirements and we can quickly advise you of the most suitable choice in the required location.

Availability

There are some regional variations as to which vehicles types are typically operated in a given category.

Sedans

Throughout the world and almost without exception in Europe, chauffeur drive companies generally operate the Mercedes E-Class and S-Class in their sedan fleets.

In the USA, the Lincoln Towncar is operated as both a standard and a luxury sedan depending on the vehicle’s specification, age and the nature of the operator.

In other parts of the world, locally manufactured vehicles may also be operated such as the Lexus or Toyota in the Far East or the Holden in Australasia but it is rare that Mercedes vehicles cannot be found in a given location, hence there is considerable consistency in sedan fleets throughout the world.

MPVs/People Carriers

Unlike the sedan category, there are a broader range of makes and models operated in this category, including the Mercedes V-Class and Viano, Chrysler Grand Voyager, VW Caravelle, Opel Vivaro and Ford Galaxy.

Many manufacturers now produce a vehicle of this type and they vary hugely in their configuration and accommodation. Therefore, if an MPV is likely to be used to capacity rather than to make use of a particular seating configuration or provide extra space, we recommend that you discuss your requirements with your Project Coordinator.

Limousines

Apart from Hummers and other custom stretched vehicles, the standard limousine is the Lincoln Towncar stretch, which is usually configured for 6, 8 or 10 passengers.

Being a custom vehicle, the seating configurations can vary from a ‘Club’ arrangement (seats facing each other) to the more common ‘U’ shape arrangement, with seats at the front and back of the vehicle and another seat on the side facing the bar/entertainment area.

Executive Vans/Coaches

There is such a vast array of different equipment available for larger numbers of passengers that it is essential you discuss your requirements with your project Coordinator.

Vehicles

Sedan

Luxury Sedan

People Carrier / MPV

SUV

Stretch Limousine

Executive Vans / Coaches

Availability