Maruti Suzuki's Jimny, FRONX, E-VITARA Exports to Japan Cross 1 Lakh Milestone
Maruti Suzuki said Japan became its second-largest export market as India-made models won stronger acceptance, with 3.95 lakh vehicles shipped in 2025.
- Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced cumulative exports of Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, FRONX, and e VITARA vehicles to Japan have surpassed 1 lakh units. Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi called the milestone a "powerful endorsement of India's manufacturing excellence."
- Japan has become Maruti's second-largest export market, with the company beginning FRONX shipments in August 2024, followed by the five-door Jimny in December 2024 and e VITARA in September 2025.
- A June report by Rubix Data Sciences found automobiles are the primary driver of India's export growth to Japan, with their share surging from 1% in FY21 to 13% in FY26.
- Exports remain a key contributor for Maruti, which shipped 3.95 lakh vehicles globally in 2025, marking a 21% year-on-year increase and the company's highest annual export figure.
- Both the Jimny 5-door and e VITARA are manufactured exclusively in India, showcasing Maruti's deepening integration within Suzuki's global network to supply demanding international markets like Japan with advanced vehicle features.
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Times of IndiaMaruti Suzuki's Jimny, FRONX, e-VITARA exports to Japan cross 1 lakh milestone
Maruti Suzukis exports of Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, FRONX and e VITARA to Japan have crossed 1 lakh units, highlighting growing demand for Indian-made cars in the competitive Japanese auto market. Japan was Maruti Suzukis second-largest export market in FY2026 and retained the position in April-August 2026. Indias automobile exports to Japan have also risen sharply.
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