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Geely vs Suzuki:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Geely and Suzuki were level in searches among car brands in Australia, with an estimated 157K versus 156K branded searches, at 2.4% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car brands, Suzuki appeared in two of the five answers and Geely in one.

Among car brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Geely and Suzuki are searched for about as often as each other.

Geely 157K searchesSuzuki 156K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Suzuki, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Geely in 1

Suzuki in 2 of 5Geely in 1 of 5

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Top car brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Suzuki was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Geely was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Toyota1st
  2. Hyundai2nd
  3. BYD3rd
  4. Honda4th
  5. Kia5th
  6. Ford6th
  7. Mazda7th
  8. Suzuki8th
  9. Nissan9th
  10. Geely10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Toyota5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Hyundai5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • BYD4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Kia3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ford3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Mazda2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tesla2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Honda2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Suzuki2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Geely1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Is Geely or Suzuki more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Geely and Suzuki by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 57 car brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Geely and Suzuki among car brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Geely, Suzuki. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthToyotaBYDMitsubishiMazdaKiaTeslaFordHyundaiSubaruHondaNissanPorscheZeekrGeelySuzuki
Oct 202513.4%4.6%4.9%5.3%5%3.7%4.9%4.3%4%3.1%3.3%3%0.69%0.48%3%
Nov 202513.2%4.8%5.2%5.5%4.9%3.3%4.9%4.1%3.7%3.2%3.6%3.1%0.72%0.52%2.7%
Dec 202513.4%4.5%5.2%5.3%5%3.2%4.7%4.2%3.9%3.5%3.3%2.9%0.76%0.53%2.8%
Jan 202613.6%4.9%5.3%5.8%5.4%3.1%4.8%4.5%3.9%3.1%3.3%2.6%0.81%0.57%3%
Feb 202613.1%4.9%4.9%5.4%5.4%3.3%4.5%4.1%3.9%3.2%3.3%2.7%0.86%0.91%2.8%
Mar 202611.8%9.8%4.6%5.1%5.1%6%3.6%3.8%3.3%2.7%2.8%2.6%1.6%1.3%2.3%
Apr 202611.6%9%4.6%4.5%4.9%5.4%3.9%3.7%3.1%2.9%2.9%2.5%2.5%1.5%2.5%
May 202612.1%7%5.1%5.2%4.7%3.8%4.4%3.8%3.4%3.1%3%2.9%2.2%1.4%2.6%
Jun 202612.3%6.3%4.6%5%4.9%3.6%4.5%4.1%3.7%3.1%2.9%2.7%1.8%1.6%2.6%
Jul 202612.5%6%4.2%5.4%5%3.5%4.1%4.1%3.6%3.2%2.9%2.8%1.8%1.6%2.5%
Aug 202612.5%5.9%4.2%5.5%4.8%3.8%4.3%3.8%3.7%3.2%3.2%2.8%2%1.9%2.6%
Sep 202611.4%6.5%5.7%4.8%4.6%4.3%4.2%3.5%3.4%3.1%3%2.8%2.5%2.4%2.4%

How has the Geely and Suzuki comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Geely took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Geely’s share of searches among car brands in Australia moved from 0.48% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.7K to 157K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Suzuki’s share of searches among car brands in Australia moved from 3% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 214K to 156K.

How did search popularity change for Australia car brands in September 2026?

3 changes
  1. In September 2026, Zeekr overtook Suzuki and Volkswagen to rank 13th among car brands in Australia, with 2.5% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Geely overtook Suzuki and Volkswagen to rank 14th among car brands in Australia, with 2.4% of the searches.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Suzuki in Australia fell 27.4% over 12 measured months, from 214K to 156K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

11 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Geely’s and Suzuki’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Geely

2 branded search terms

  • geely
  • geely cars

Suzuki

9 branded search terms

  • jimny
  • suzuki
  • suzuki baleno
  • suzuki cars
  • suzuki ignis
  • suzuki jimny
  • suzuki s cross
  • suzuki swift
  • suzuki vitara

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