11 Operational Car Recommendations for Directors & Staff

Operational cars serve as a type of support transportation for the company's directors and employees. Such vehicles are also a big selling point for any company. Imagine when a director or staff member gets out of a luxury car during a meeting with colleagues; psychologically, the company's overall credibility certainly rises.

To support the needs of office based operational vehicles, companies can rent cars. Currently there are many vehicular rental services operating within large cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, or other cities, and offer long-term rental systems based on monthly and yearly durations. They possess a wide variety of vehicles that can be tailored to your needs. In addition to renting a car, the company also has the option to purchase a new car if the company's finances are stable enough. However, when a company buys an operational car, there are additional monthly costs, such as for routine vehicular services, driver salaries, setting up an appropriate parking lot, all of which can add up to quite a bit; and don’t forget the annual tax budget. It’s a different story if a company chooses to rent a car.

Tips for Choosing an Operational Car for the Office

Whatever your choice is, whether buying or renting an operational car for the office, there exist some tips regarding choosing the type of car most comfortable for your directors or office staff members. Read more!

Customize your Company’s Image

Office based operational vehicles can be a great booster for the company’s overall image. This is due to the fact that your company vehicle will be one of the first things that your colleagues and clients will see. Therefore, choosing the right car is a key factor in improving your company's overall image

 A Variety of Features

Vehicles make it easier for your company to mobilize. We recommend choosing a car that possesses a lot of features, both in terms of security, engine operation, entertainment features, and others.

Covered by insurance

To protect the risk of loss due to accidents or other unexpected occurrences, operational cars need to be covered by insurance. Insurance will help protect and maintain your finances when something unexpected happens. Likewise, if your company prefers to use a car rental service, the rental company that offers insurance protection is definitely preferred. This prevents you from having to compensate to a large extent when something untoward occurs.

After-Sales Services and Maintenance Costs

Before buying a company car, pay attention to after-sales services and maintenance. This is because the office vehicle will be utilized every day in all fields. Choose a car manufacturer that provides good after-sales services, which can be free for a certain period of time. This can reduce your overall monthly service budget.

The Type of Vehicle that Serves Your Needs

It is important to choose a vehicle suitable for your uses. Adjust the type of car to your needs. For example, an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) which has a large body and higher ground clearance has the advantage of being able to travel in all terrain conditions. Meanwhile, MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) is a type of car that has a large capacity at a competitive price.

 

Operational Car Recommendations

As previously mentioned, there are many types of cars that can be utilized as operational vehicles. Such types of cars include sedans, premium MPVs, SUVs, and MPVs. These are some types of cars suitable for corporate use, for both directors and staff members. The following recommendations should be considered when buying or renting a car for your company.

• Honda City

Regarding sedans, Honda City is a common vehicle used by Indonesia’s middle class. This luxury sedan has a formidable engine performance thanks to the SOHC inline 4 cylinder, 16 valve, i-VTEC + DBW engine with a capacity of 1,497 cc. For performance, this car is capable of producing 118 HP of power with a maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm.

• BMW 5 Series

Luxury cars for office operations are often used for the board of directors. An example of a luxury sedans is the BMW 5 Series LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), which was only marketed in Indonesia in 2021.

There are two types with different target markets, namely the BMW 5 Series 520i M Sport and 530i Opulence, both of which adopt the octagonal kidney grille model. For the price, the BMW 520i M Sport is priced at IDR 1.24 billion (OTR Jakarta), while the BMW 330i Opulence is sold at IDR 1.44 billion (OTR Jakarta).

• Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Another recommended operational car is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which is the latest upgrade from the E-Class model and offers a variety of luxurious features, as well as showing off a high level of performance. Present in the E-200 and E-350 variants, this sedan has many features, such as high-performance LED with DRL, Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof, 64-Color Ambient Lighting, Dual-Zone Climate Control, and Split Folding Rear Seats.

• Suzuki XL7

Regarding SUVs, these cars are renowned for their overall toughness. One type of SUV with a 7-seater capacity is the Suzuki XL7. This car has a ground clearance of 200 mm from the ground and makes this car tough on all terrains. There are also many features embedded in the Suzuki XL7. Call it power steering, Hill Hold Control which is useful when going uphill, dual airbags, Rear Parking Sensor, Electronic Stability Program, and other advanced features that make the driver and passengers feel a safe and comfortable driving sensation.

• Toyota Rush

There is no need to ask how popular the Toyota Rush is in the automotive market, especially for SUV lovers. Having previously collaborated several times, Toyota and Daihatsu presented the Toyota Rush in the low SUV segment at competitive prices. The car has a dashing, modern, and stylish design thanks to the firm lines on the exterior. Toyota Rush is suitable as an office operational car because it has a 7 seater capacity with various advanced features and ergonomic seat design so that the trip becomes more comfortable.

• DFSK Glory 560

One of the most affordable SUV brands is the DFSK Glory 560. Equipped with a 1,498 cc engine that produces 148 HP, this car is tough enough to pave the streets, even on off-road terrain. For safety features, this car is equipped with an anti-lock braking system that is useful when the driver needs to brake suddenly and airbags that minimize collisions in the event of a collision.

• Toyota Voxy

PT Toyota Astra Motor has just released the latest generation of Toyota Voxy which has additionally sophisticated technology. Not only in terms of its exterior design, and in terms of cabin space, the Toyota embeds various new technologies ranging from Air Purifier, Roof Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) measuring 11.6 inches, wireless charger, and 6 practical USB ports spread across the first and third row seats.

In terms of safety, the Toyota Voxy features a Pre-Collision System, Lane Tracing Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam, Blind Spot Monitoring, SRS Airbags, Parking Support Brake, and a parking camera with Panoramic View Monitor.

• All New Toyota HiAce Premium

If you need an office based operational car that possesses a spacious cabin and a large capacity, then the All New Toyota HiAce Premio is the answer. This car has a capacity for 12 passengers, so it will be very suitable for office operational cars and even for travel businesses.

This car is equipped with many interesting features. Call it the Supplemental Mirror which is able to expand the driver's view, a spacious cabin with various storage areas, and Telescopic & Tilt. In terms of safety features, this car is equipped with Vehicle Stability Control, Hill Start Assist (HSA) for driving on climbing terrain, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) braking system, and Dual SRS Airbags.

• Toyota Alphard

Toyota Alphard is also often one of the fleets in the company's car rental service. The Toyota Alphard, which is a premium MPV, is synonymous with luxury cars that are popularly used by all walks of life. Since its presence in the 2000s ago, Alphard's charm is hard to match.

Not only does it look like a luxury car from the exterior, this car also looks luxurious when entering the cabin. For example, the luxury seats complete with footrests and captain seats that will provide optimal comfort during the trip.

• Toyota Avanza

For MPV cars, there is the Toyota Avanza which is a staple vehicle throughout many Indonesian families. However, this car is also very suitable as an office based operational car because of its sturdy stature, and ability to drive long distances.

This car has a ground clearance of 200 mm which is quite high for an MPV car count. This will be useful for exploring the streets in urban areas and avoid excessive impact when passing through potholes. Not only that, the Toyota Avanza is also famous for being fuel efficient when compared to its competitors.

• Honda Mobilio

MPV cars are known as family cars because of their large capacity. Likewise with office operational cars which both require large capacity and fuel efficient cars because they are often used for daily mobilization.

Honda Mobilio is the best MPV unit from Honda which is equipped with a 1.5 L engine with i-VTEC technology that has better performance. With this engine performance, this car is capable of producing 116 HP of power and a maximum torque of 145 Nm.

Those are 11 recommendations for operational cars for directors and company staff that you can choose from. Generally these cars are available at car rental service companies which can also be used for company needs. One of the most trusted car rental services with a variety of vehicle fleets is MPM Rent. MPM Rent has short and long term services that companies need. To find out about MPM Rent's services, visit https://www.mpm-rent.com/en/services.