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Top Auto Brands That Sell Both Cars & Motorcycles In India
In the world of automobiles, only a few brands are fortunate enough to sell both two-wheelers and four-wheelers and emerge successfully. However, some brands are brave enough to invest huge amounts of money in research, development, and manufacturing, and sell both bikes and cars. Let's take a closer look at these brands in full detail.
Top Auto Brands That Sell Both Cars & Motorcycles
Suzuki
India's largest car manufacturer, Suzuki, dominates the car segment. The Japanese Auto manufacturer was one of the first brands to set foot on indian shores in the 1980s. They are very successful in the four-wheeler market, and at the same time, they are doing a good job in the Indian two-wheeler market.
The Suzuki Motorcycles division manufactures two-wheelers in Gurugram, Haryana and sells them in the domestic market. Some two-wheelers are very popular in India, especially the Suzuki Access 125 scooter. They are also selling bikes like the Gixxer, V-Strom and premium bikes like the Hayabusa in India.
Mahindra Auto
One of India's leading car manufacturers, Mahindra Auto, has both two-wheeler and four-wheeler divisions. Mahindra are one of the fierce competitors in the SUV and EV segments. Their cars, like the XUV 700, Scorpio N, and Thar, are very popular in the ICE segment. While their BE06, XEV9s and XEV 9e are popular in the EV SUV category.
Mahiundra is very successful in selling motorcycles as they own brands like BSA, Jawa and Yezdi. Mahindra owns Classic Legends, a company that manufactures bikes under the BSA, Jawa and Yezdi brands in India. These bikes are sold in the highly competitive retro segment, competing against rivals such as Royal Enfield, Honda and Triumph Motorcycles.
Honda
Japanese automaker Honda is one of the leading two-wheeler companies in India. Their Honda Activa is the most popular commuter scooter in the country. They also sell bikes such as the Honda Shine, Unicorn, Hornet, CB350, NX500, Goldwing and Africa Twin.
Apart from two-wheelers, they also have a four-wheeler division, which is Honda Cars India Ltd. Their Honda City is India's longest-running production sedan, introduced in 1998. They also offer cars like the Honda Elevate and Honda Amaze. Honda plans to bring seven new vehicles, including EVs, by 2030.
BMW Group
The German auto giant BMW Group is a global powerhouse, owning iconic brands such as BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce. In India, BMW sells cars in the premium segment, featuring sedans and SUVs, while Mini and Rolls-Royce cars are sold to Elite and luxury consumers.
BMW also have a two-wheeler division, named BMW Motorrad. They are in partnership with India's TVS Motor Company and manufacture motorcycles at TVS's Hosur plant. They sell bikes like the BMW G310 RR, F900 GS Adventure, and R12. Currently, BMW Motorrad is gearing up to launch the much-anticipated F450 GS in India by the end of 2025
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