Made-in-India Jimny, FRONX and e VITARA together drive 1 lakh exports to Japan
- Japan is Maruti Suzuki’s second-largest export market^
- Driven by Made-in-India models, Suzuki is Japan’s No. 1 vehicle importer^^
New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) today announced that cumulative exports of the Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, FRONX and e VITARA to Japan have surpassed 1 lakh units. This assumes a special place in the Company’s export journey as Japan is one of the world's most competitive and advanced automobile markets.
Exports of FRONX to Japan commenced in August 2024, followed by Jimny 5-door in December 2024. The Company's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), e VITARA, joined this export portfolio in September 2025, further strengthening India's role as a global manufacturing hub for Suzuki. Jimny 5-door and e VITARA are manufactured exclusively in India.
With growing acceptance of Made-in-India vehicles, Japan stood as Maruti Suzuki’s second-largest export market by volume in FY 2025-26 and has retained the position during Apr-Aug FY 2026-27. The success of Jimny 5-door, FRONX and e VITARA have also contributed towards Suzuki Motor Corporation (“Suzuki”) emerging as the No.1 vehicle importer in Japan in FY 2025-26, ahead of several established international players. Maruti Suzuki-manufactured vehicles accounted for nearly 100% of imports by Suzuki in Japan during FY 2025-26.
Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The milestone of over 1 lakh exports of Jimny 5-door, FRONX, and e VITARA to Japan is a powerful endorsement of India's manufacturing excellence. This achievement is particularly significant as Japan is one of the world’s most demanding and advanced automobile markets. The export milestone also symbolizes the remarkable evolution of the India-Japan partnership. What began as Suzuki's vision to manufacture automobiles in India has come full circle, with Made-in-India vehicles finding strong acceptance among Japanese customers. This success has helped Japan emerge as the second biggest market for Maruti Suzuki exports.”
About Maruti Suzuki exports
Aligned with national priorities, Maruti Suzuki has made exports a key focus area. Backed by Suzuki’s vast global network, the Company now serves nearly 120 countries. Maruti Suzuki has been the No.1 exporter of passenger vehicles (PVs) from India from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26**. Its success is driven by a steadfast commitment to leverage cutting-edge technologies to manufacture in India for the world. The Company exported more than 1.8 lakh units in Apr-Aug FY 2026-27. Maruti Suzuki accounts for more than 50% share* of India's passenger vehicle exports.
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Corporate Communication,
Maruti Suzuki India Limited,
1, Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Ph: 91-11-4678 1000
Email: corp.comm@maruti.co.in
Website: www.marutisuzuki.com
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^In FY 2025-26 and in Apr-Aug FY 2026-27
^^As per data released by Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA) for FY 2025-26 and for Apr-Aug FY 2026-27
*Data as per SIAM – Apr-Jul FY 2026-27
**As per data released by SIAM from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26
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