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Hans India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Maruti Suzuki's FRONX becomes the fastest SUV to clock 1 lakh exports from India
Maruti Suzuki India Limited ('Maruti Suzuki') announced that FRONX has become the fastest SUV from India to clock export of 1 lakh units. This impressive feat was achieved in just 25 months. The model is exclusively manufactured at the Company's state-of-the-art Gujarat facility. Launched in April 2023 in India, the export of FRONX commenced to markets like Latin America, Middle East, and Africa, the same year. Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, 'Maruti Suzuki's capability to manufacture world-class vehicles for global markets exemplifies the true essence of 'Make in India' initiative. Our renewed focus on international markets has been instrumental in Maruti Suzuki's continued leadership in passenger vehicle exports. FRONX is delighting customers all over the world. Besides clocking the fastest 1 lakh exports, FRONX was also India's number 1 exported passenger vehicle in FY 2024-25.' Big focus on exports from India Maruti Suzuki is the number 1 passenger vehicle ('PV') exporter* from India for the past 4 consecutive financial years. With over 96,000 vehicles exported in Q1 FY 2025-26, the Company's share in PV exports from India stood at an all-time high at 47%. Maruti Suzuki currently exports 17 models to nearly 100 countries. Top countries for export include South Africa, Japan and Saudi Arabia. Exports in FY 2024-25 The Company's export volumes in FY 2024-25 exceeded 3.3 lakh units, highest ever in any financial year. This marked a growth of 17.5% over the previous fiscal. FRONX, Jimny, Baleno, Swift and Dzire were the top exported models.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Maruti Fronx tops SUV exports in FY25, clocks 100,000 units in 25 months
Maruti Suzuki India's (MSIL's) compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Fronx was the highest exported passenger vehicle (PV) from India in 2024–25 at 69,000 units. The car constituted around one-fifth of MSIL's overall exports of 330,000 units in FY25 and its top export destinations are Japan, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the Delhi-based carmaker claimed that Fronx has become the fastest SUV model from India to clock 100,000 units in exports in just 25 months since June 2023. The car is manufactured at MSIL's Gujarat facility. The model sold around 37,000 units in April–June 2025–26 in the domestic market, up 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). In FY25, it sold 160,000 units in India, registering a 23.4 per cent growth. Hisashi Takeuchi, managing director and chief executive officer of MSIL, said that besides clocking 100,000 units in exports, Fronx was also the No. 1 exported SUV from India in 2024–25. 'Our renewed focus on international markets has been instrumental in Maruti Suzuki's continued leadership in passenger vehicle exports. Fronx is delighting customers all over the world.' Launched in April 2023 in India, the export of Fronx commenced to markets like Latin America, the Middle East and Africa the same year. MSIL has been the leading passenger vehicle exporter from India for the last four years. With over 96,000 vehicles exported in Q1 FY26, the company's share in PV exports from India stood at an all-time high of 47 per cent. Maruti Suzuki currently exports 17 models to nearly 100 countries. Top countries for export include South Africa, Japan and Saudi Arabia. The company's export volumes in FY25 exceeded 330,000 units — the highest ever in any financial year — growing by 17.5 per cent over the previous fiscal. Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Swift and Dzire were the top exported models.
India Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
This Maruti Suzuki car becomes fastest Indian SUV to reach 1 lakh export milestone
In a remarkable achievement for Indian automobile manufacturing, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that its compact SUV, the Fronx, has become the fastest SUV from India to surpass 1 lakh exports. The milestone was reached within just 25 months since its global export operations began in June exclusively at Maruti Suzuki's facility in Gujarat, the Fronx has been a strong performer in overseas markets including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Its rising popularity in Japan has notably contributed to the export growth. advertisementCommenting on the milestone, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "Maruti Suzuki's capability to manufacture world-class vehicles for global markets exemplifies the true essence of 'Make in India' initiative. Our renewed focus on international markets has been instrumental in Maruti Suzuki's continued leadership in passenger vehicle exports. Fronx is delighting customers all over the world. Besides clocking the fastest 1 lakh exports, Fronx was also India's number 1 exported passenger vehicle in FY 2024-25." In the first quarter of FY26 alone, Maruti Suzuki exported over 96,000 vehicles, capturing a record 47 per cent share in India's passenger vehicle exports. The company has retained its position as India's top passenger vehicle exporter for the fourth consecutive year. Maruti Suzuki's total exports for FY 2024-25 exceeded 3.3 lakh units, a record high, marking a 17.5 per cent growth over the previous fiscal. Apart from the Fronx, key export models include the Jimny, Baleno, Swift, and Dzire. Currently, the company exports 17 models to nearly 100 countries, with major markets including South Africa, Japan, and Saudi Fronx in India is offered with two engine choices: a 1.2-litre Dual-Jet Dual-VVT petrol engine producing 89.73bhp and 113Nm of torque, and a 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet petrol engine that delivers 100.06bhp and 147.6Nm. The 1.2-litre engine is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox, while the 1.0-litre turbo unit is paired with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the 1.2-litre engine comes with a CNG variant that generates 77.5bhp and 98.5Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. On the features front, the SUV is equipped with LED multi-reflector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, automatic headlamps, LED rear combination lights, a shark fin antenna, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside, it offers a 9-inch HD Smart Play Pro+ infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an Arkamys-tuned surround sound system, automatic climate control, a head-up display with turn-by-turn navigation, a 360-degree camera, and a wireless to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Suzuki Fronx becomes fastest SUV from India to reach 1 lakh exports
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that its compact SUV, Fronx, has become the fastest SUV to reach the 1 lakh export milestone from India. The vehicle, manufactured at the company's Gujarat facility, achieved this in 25 months since exports began in June 2023. Launched in India in April 2023, Fronx began shipping to international markets—including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa—within the same year. The model is now exported to over 80 countries. Japan has played a key role in driving overseas demand. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, stated, 'Maruti Suzuki's capability to manufacture vehicles for global markets exemplifies the essence of the 'Make in India' initiative. Our renewed focus on international markets has been instrumental in our leadership in passenger vehicle exports. Fronx is delighting customers all over the world. Besides clocking the fastest 1 lakh exports, Fronx was also India's number 1 exported passenger vehicle in FY 2024-25.' Export performance and market reach Maruti Suzuki has been the leading passenger vehicle exporter from India for four consecutive financial years. In Q1 of FY 2025-26, the company exported over 96,000 vehicles, with a 47 per cent share of total passenger vehicle exports from the country. Its vehicles are shipped to nearly 100 countries, with South Africa, Japan, and Saudi Arabia among the top destinations. In FY 2024-25, Maruti Suzuki exported over 3.3 lakh vehicles—its highest ever in a financial year—representing a 17.5 per cent increase over the previous year. The top exported models included Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Swift, and Dzire.
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Maruti Suzuki hits 5,500 after sales touchpoints, services 2.7 crore vehicles in FY 2024–25
As part of its FY 2024–25 expansion strategy, Maruti Suzuki added 460 new service locations, averaging more than one new touchpoint per day. Notify me Maruti Suzuki India has added a new milestone to its after-sales service by expanding its pan-India service network to 5,500 service touchpoints. The latest addition is in Udaipur, Rajasthan. With this recent expansion, the after-sales network of Maruti Suzuki currently comprises about 40,000 service bays, which allow the company to service up to 30 million vehicles annually. Based on company figures, Maruti Suzuki serviced more than 27 million vehicles in FY 2024–25, the highest number of vehicles serviced in a single financial year for the company. The increasing size of service operations is a function of the increasing demand for maintenance and after-sales services in India's expanding passenger vehicle sector, particularly in non-metro markets where access to services was historically restricted. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara launch most likely on September 3 460 touchpoints added in FY25 As part of its FY 2024–25 expansion strategy, Maruti Suzuki added 460 new service locations, averaging more than one new touchpoint per day. The carmaker has already established 91 service shops in the ongoing financial year and has set a target of 500 new additions at the end of FY 2025–26. The total service network currently extends to 2,764 cities, placing it among the most extensive service infrastructures in the Indian automotive sector. Speaking on the development, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said Indian car buyers continue to look for easy and reliable service as a major consideration. 'We believe that a customer's decision to purchase a vehicle is often influenced by the proximity and reliability of after-sales service," he said. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki Ertiga & Baleno updated with six airbags as standard, prices hiked He added that the company's growing service footprint, made possible through dealer partnerships, aims to ensure that vehicle owners across India receive consistent service quality at a reasonable cost. As India's car sales continue to increase, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the carmaker believes that service network growth is expected to play an increasingly critical role in brand retention and customer satisfaction. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 21 Jul 2025, 15:17 pm IST
