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Hans India
6 hours 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.
NDTV
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Renaming Ahead of Launch? Here's What It Could Be Called
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has made its intentions clear to enter the electric mobility space. The brand's first vehicle to be launched in this category was supposed to be named e Vitara. However, events seem to have taken a different turn. The brand seems to be reconsidering the name. In a recent development, a test mule of the vehicle was spotted testing with a different badge "eEscudo". This seems to be a hint at a name change. The possibility of a name change seems even more probable because the SUV was initially called eVX concept. However, the brand changed the name of the vehicle to eVitara. The name was further confirmed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. To add to this, the name Escudo has been used by the brand in the Japanese market for models like Vitara. However, the name e Vitara has already been used for the car in the UK. The brand has gradually revealed multiple details about the vehicle so far. Firstly, in terms of design, the vehicle features a three-point matrix LED daytime running light seamlessly integrated into the headlight. Moreover, the unique piano black accents located in the center of the headlight are also quite striking. The branding for Nexa has been placed on the rear windshield. This is all enhanced by 18-inch alloy wheels, robust C pillars, and a revamped style for the LED taillights. Concerning features, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara or now eEscudo offers ventilated front seats, a driver's seat with 10 different adjustments, rear seats that can slide and recline, 7 airbags, Level-2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, a wireless charging pad, keyless entry, a ride-by-wire system, and ambient lighting. The Maruti Suzuki E Vitara (eEscudo) will come with two different battery sizes: 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The smaller battery is expected to provide a WLTP range of 346 km, while the larger one is projected to achieve a range of 428 km in its single-motor configuration. Meanwhile, the dual-motor variant with the 61 kWh battery pack will have a range of 412 km. In terms of performance, the single-motor model with the 49 kWh battery has a power output of 142 bhp, while the 61 kWh variant delivers a higher output of 172 bhp. Both models produce a peak torque of 192.5 Nm. On the other hand, the all-wheel-drive variant, which comes with dual motors, generates a combined output of 178 bhp and 300 Nm of torque.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Becomes India's Fastest SUV To Cross 1 Lakh Export Milestone
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that the Fronx SUV has achieved a major milestone of becoming the fastest vehicle in its category to reach 1 lakh export units. This achievement for the model and the brand comes within 25 months of beginning the global sales in June 2023. It is to be noted that the model is manufactured in the brand's Gujarat facility and is exported to over 80 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Japan. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx was launched in India in April 2023. By FY 2024-25, the brand had exported over 69,000 units of the Fronx, making it the country's most exported passenger vehicle during that period. Along with the Fronx, the list of best-performing export vehicles for the brand included Jimny, Baleno, Swift, and Dzire. During the period, the company also recorded its highest-ever annual export volume of over 3.3 lakh units, a 17.5 per cent increase over the previous fiscal. Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan's Old Rolls-Royce Cars Fined Rs 38 Lakh In Bengaluru Speaking on the milestone, 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." Maruti Suzuki has been the top exporter of passenger vehicles from India for four straight financial years. In the first quarter of FY 2025-26, the company exported over 96,000 vehicles, achieving a record 47 per cent share of the total passenger vehicle exports from India. Currently, Maruti Suzuki exports 17 different models to nearly 100 markets, with South Africa, Japan, and Saudi Arabia ranking among the primary destinations for these exports.
India Today
19 hours 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
20 hours 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.
