From bullock carts to luxury buses, Sutlej Motors has come a long way revolutionizing the bus making business. Founded in 1935 as a small carpentry shop building wooden bullock carts, Sutlej Motors Pvt. Ltd. ventured into the bus manufacturing industry in 1965. Sutlej Motors is a family-owned enterprise dedicated towards manufacturing high-tech Deluxe coaches, Sleeper buses, Airport/ Tarmac coaches, SPV (Special purpose vehicles) and Integral vehicles for different applications as per the highest quality standards.
The spirit of professionalism, craftsmanship and high precision has helped establish the company as one of India’s leading bus and coach manufacturers. The Directors of the company are an example of first-generation entrepreneurs with burning ambition to set high standards, having more than 40+ years of experience in the coach building industry to their credit. They are backed by a dedicated team of employees that have helped deliver products to exceed customer expectations. The continuous research and development undertaken by the company is reflected in the evolving concepts of product design, comfort and technology.
Over the years, Sutlej has built long-term mutually advantageous relationships with its customers by providing high-quality products that enhance passenger safety. Furthermore, the company’s products reflect premium workmanship which remains a benchmark in the market.
Bullock cart makers
1935
1958
Started manufacturing wooden truck bodies
Started manufacturing wooden bus bodies with rolled angle structure and aluminium panelling.
1965
1970
Introduced front curve glass for more elegant look.
Introduced first air-conditioned coach in state of Punjab in a record time of 38 days including design, manufacturing and testing.
1976
1982
Started working towards manufacturing luxury coaches with metal structure.
Entered into a cooperation agreement with Swaraj Mazda Limited to develop and mass produce low cost high volume buses on Swaraj Mazda chassis.
1986
1989
Manufactured ambulance on Swaraj Mazda Chassis.
Introduced advance luxury coach bodies in India with tubular structure stretched panels .Welding and bonding techniques were introduced.
1992
2000
Introduced Lexia – an integral luxury coach in the Indian market with rear engine air suspension and front independent axle.
Introduced integral 3 axle Double-Decker luxury coach.
2000
2000
Introduced Low floor integral city bus.
Introduced Airport bus with front engine and front wheel drive.
2002
2008
Started manufacturing Mercedes Benz coach bodies in cooperation with german automaker - Daimler AG.
Bullock cart makers
1935
Started manufacturing wooden truck bodies
1958
Started manufacturing wooden bus bodies with rolled angle structure and aluminium panelling.
1965
Introduced front curve glass for more elegant look.
1970
Introduced first air-conditioned coach in state of Punjab in a record time of 38 days including design, manufacturing and testing.
1976
Started working towards manufacturing luxury coaches with metal structure.
1982
Entered into a cooperation agreement with Swaraj Mazda Limited to develop and mass produce low cost high volume buses on Swaraj Mazda chassis.
1986
Manufactured ambulance on Swaraj Mazda Chassis.
1989
Introduced advance luxury coach bodies in India with tubular structure stretched panels .Welding and bonding techniques were introduced.
1992
Introduced Lexia – an integral luxury coach in the Indian market with rear engine air suspension and front independent axle.
2000
Introduced integral 3 axle Double-Decker luxury coach.
2000
Introduced Low floor integral city bus.
2000
Introduced Airport bus with front engine and front wheel drive.
2002
Started manufacturing Mercedes Benz coach bodies in cooperation with german automaker - Daimler AG.
2008
