During served as Governor of Jakarta, Jokowi (Joko Widodo's nickname) did choose Innova as mainstay vehicles daily. This MPV is considered convenient to support the activities that are often performed Jokowi blusukan.
Jokowi admits that they tried this type of car is suitable for blusukan day has status as president. Innova which has been familiar with Jokowi while serving as Governor of Jakarta, it turns into consideration Jokowi.
Vice President Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) Suparno Djasmin states, Toyota just waiting for a request from the government, if it wants Innova used as one of the president's official car.
"Essentially now we wait for a request from the government. I do not know how, because there is no demand, if it is requested we will definitely swatch, because the government knows better what kind of specifications," said Suparno KompasOtomotif when contacted on Monday (1/9 / 2014).
Abong (greeting Suparno) added, as the president's car and safety car to the ability to be added. All it will conform to safety standards that could protect the president.
"If indeed we can change himself, we surely will do inside., But if not, we will find the appropriate specifications from the outside. As president of the car and of course there is a hierarchy of provisions," said Abong.
Had previously been discussed that could have become the official car Innova president, with a series of changes were made. As the body must be in order to re-reinforce the whole body and the chassis is able to sustain the protective components