On a month-on-month basis too, Honda sold 3.28 per cent less two-wheelers last month.

The Fortuner Neo Drive is priced at ₹44.72 lakh, while the Legender Neo Drive carries a price tag of ₹50.09 lakh (ex-showroom).

The figure includes domestic sales of 3,950 units and exports of 2,035 units.

The newly launched models, like the Xtreme 250R and XPulse 210, have started to make strong headwinds

The company sold 52,431 SUVs in the domestic market, registering a 21% growth over the 43,218 units sold in May 2024 including exports.

The Hosur-based bikemaker sold 17 per cent more two-wheelers last month, compared to May 2024.

The overall monthly performance was affected by a routine biannual maintenance shutdown at the company’s Chennai manufacturing plant.

Passenger vehicle (PV) sales stood at 135,962 units, compared to 144,002 units a year ago, reflecting a contraction of 5.6 per cent.

Lando Norris comes second while Charles Leclerc takes the third podium position.

Kia India has managed to sell more than 20,000 units per month.