India · founded 1948

Standard Motors (India) Model History

Madras-based automaker (1948–1988) that localized British Standard-Triumph designs before creating India's first domestically redesigned car, the Gazel.

4 models

The complete catalog

Models

Standard Herald
India's adaptation of the Triumph Herald — three Mark variants with rising local content, including a unique four-door body developed in Madras.
Compact car · 1961–1971
Standard Gazel
India's first domestically redesigned car — a thorough rework of the Herald platform with new body, suspension, and interior, built 1972–1983.
Compact car · 1972–1983
Standard 2000
Standard's ambitious final product — a licensed Rover SD1 body mated to an aging 83 hp four-cylinder, launched at ₹2,12,000 and gone within three years.
Executive car · 1985–1988
Standard Vanguard
Standard Motors India's inaugural product — locally assembled British Standard Vanguards built at the Vandalur factory from 1951.
Full-size car · 1951–1955

Other makes

Models

Standard Herald

Standard Gazel

Standard 2000

Standard Vanguard