KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Suzuki Tops the list
- Hyundai is fastest growing car company
- List of luxury car brands in India compiled as well
India is one of the biggest car markets in the world. Also, it has the 3rd largest road network. Even the Covid lockdown was not able to slow down Indian car buyers from purchasing their dream cars. Record-breaking 38 Lakh passenger cars were sold in 2022. New players like KIA and MG have managed to impress the Indian audience with stylish and affordable offerings. Even the local car makers are launching new and budget-friendly vehicles every month to compete and stay relevant. We have curated a list of the top 10 car brands in India that you should definitely know about.
1. Maruti Suzuki
The first carmaker on the list has sold over 1.5 million units to record a 15 percent YoY growth in 2022. Thanks to its extensive distribution network and affordable running costs. Best-selling models are Baleno, Swift, Ignis, Celerio, and Dzire. Maruti has also just launched the Grand Vitara Hybrid.
2. Hyundai
South Korean giant Hyundai is credited with bringing the Creta which kickstarted the SUV trend in India. It is the fastest-growing automaker and has sold more than 5 lakh vehicles in 2022. Notable models are - Creta, Venue, New Verna, and the upcoming Exter.
3. Tata
Another local favorite is TATA Motors. It is the first manufacturer to score a 5-star crash test rating in the budget segment. Tata also has best-selling electric cars like NexonEV and Tiago EV. Some popular cars from Tata are- Punch, Nexon, Altroz, and Harrier.
4. Mahindra
Mahindra is known for its rugged and off-road capable vehicles. Cars made by Mahindra are very reliable and have a strong road presence. It is also one of the few manufacturers left that still offer diesel engines as an option. The best models from Mahindra are- Scorpio Classic, Scorpio N, Thar, XUV400 EV, and XUV700
5. KIA
KIA came to India in 2017 and since then has consistently made some of the best SUVs in the market today. It also launched a limited edition EV6 which got sold out fast. Kia cars are known for their stylish design, powerful engines, and affordable price Best model in KIA's line up are-Seltos, Sonet, Carens, and the 6-seater luxury MPV Carnival.
Also read, 2023 Kia Sonet Aurochs Edition Launched At Rs. 11.85 lakhs- New Feature
6. Toyota
Toyota is the largest carmaker in the world. It has a solid reputation for building reliable and long-lasting cars. Although this carmaker is lacking in variety, currently it has many car models scheduled for launch in the upcoming months. Notable models are- Fortuner, Innova, Innova Crysta, and HYryder hybrid.
7. Honda
Another Japanese company on our list Honda is perhaps the most famous foreign car maker in India. Honda has been in India for a long time and has a lot of best-selling sedans under its belt. Notable cars are Honda City, Honda WRV, and Honda Amaze.
8. Skoda
Skoda is a Czech car maker. The launch of budget cars like Slavia and Kushaq has reinvented the Skoda brand in India. These cars are very well-designed and are equipped with powerful engines. Notable cars are - Skoda Slavia, Kushaq, and Superb.
9. Renault
This French car maker has come up with some serious and affordable cars in the past couple of years. Renault might have discontinued Duster but has come up with new cars in its place. It currently has 3 car models on sale-Kwid, Kiger and Triber
10. MG
The real MG company was shut down a long time ago. SAIC a Chinese company bought the naming and trademark rights and started selling rebadged Chinese cars under MG's name. MG cars are known for their Internet-heavy features and smooth styling. Notable cars are- MG Hector, ZS EV, Comet EV, and compact SUV Astor.
Luxury Car Brands In India
Apart from these mass-market brands, there are few luxury ones that have a decent footprint in the Indian car scene. These are listed below-
- AUDI
- BMW
- MERCEDES
- LEXUS
- PORSCHE
- BENTLEY
- ROLLS-ROYCE
- ASTON MARTIN
- RANGE ROVER
VERDICT- India is one of the fastest-growing car markets in the world. An increasing number of global car companies are showing interest in India. We hope reading this article was an informative experience for you. Also, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
