Car Logos with Letters
Many of the world's most recognisable car logos are simply a letter — the brand's initial, stylised into an emblem. From Honda's H and Volkswagen's stacked VW to Tesla's T and the MG monogram, here are the car brands whose logo is built from letters.
11 car brands with letters in the logo.
Honda
Bold capital 'H'
The 'H' stands for founder Soichiro Honda.
Hyundai
Slanted italic 'H' in an oval
The stylised 'H' also depicts two people — the company and customer — shaking hands.
Tesla
Stylised 'T'
The 'T' is designed to represent a cross-section of an electric motor.
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Volkswagen
'V' stacked over 'W'
The initials of 'Volks-Wagen' (people's car) inside a circle.
Mazda
Stylised 'M' as spread wings
The 'M' for Mazda is drawn as outstretched wings to suggest flight and motion.
Lexus
Stylised 'L' in an oval
A single elegant 'L' for the brand name, fitted precisely inside its oval.
Suzuki
Stylised red 'S'
The angular red 'S' is simply the initial of founder Michio Suzuki.
Acura
Stylised 'A' (caliper)
The emblem reads as both an 'A' for Acura and a stylised measuring caliper.
Cupra
Tribal copper 'C'
The angular 'C' is rendered in the brand's signature copper, echoing the Latin root of the name.
MG
MG monogram in an octagon
The octagon 'MG' badge dates back to Morris Garages in the 1920s.
DS Automobiles
Interlocking 'DS' monogram
The chrome 'DS' monogram pays homage to the iconic Citroën DS.
Frequently asked questions
Which car logo is the letter H?
Both Honda and Hyundai use an 'H' — Honda's is a bold upright H for its founder, while Hyundai's is a slanted italic H inside an oval.
What car brand has a T logo?
Tesla's logo is a stylised 'T' designed to represent a section of an electric motor.