The government has announced the replacement of the Comcar fleet of Holden Caprice sedans, used to transport members of Parliament and other VIPs, with new hybrid Toyotas and BMW sedans.

The Toyota Camry Hybrid and BMW 6 series GT sedans were selected from a longlist of 18 vehicles to replace the leased fleet of 142 Caprices, which ceased production in 2017 when Holden shut down its Australian manufactory.

The Comcar fleet of Holden Caprice sedans will be replaced with Toyotas and BMWs. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

There is a Comcar fleet in all states and territories to transport the Prime Minister, Governor‑General, members of federal Parliament, top government officials, judges and international guests of government.

The Department of Finance said the fleet's environmental footprint would be "significantly reduced" with the Camry Hybrid sedan using a combination of stored electricity and E10 petrol, and the 6 Series GT sedans sporting an economical diesel engine.