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Maruti Suzuki commences export of Made in India SUV Fronx to Japan

This move marks the debut of Maruti Suzuki's first SUV in the Japanese market, embodying the ethos of the 'Make in India' initiative.

Published on: Aug 13, 2024 12:56 pm IST
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Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has officially launched the export of its acclaimed 'Made-in-India' SUV, the Fronx, to Japan.

Corporate office of Maruti Suzuki India Limited is pictured in New Delhi, India.(Reuters)

This move marks the debut of Maruti Suzuki's first SUV in the Japanese market, embodying the ethos of the 'Make in India' initiative and celebrating a milestone in India's manufacturing prowess.

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The inaugural shipment of over 1,600 Fronx SUVs departed from Pipavav Port in Gujarat, destined for Japan. This marks a moment for Maruti Suzuki, as the Fronx becomes the second vehicle from the company to be exported to Japan, following the Baleno, which was introduced in 2016. The SUV is slated for launch in Japan this autumn, under Suzuki Motor Corporation, Maruti Suzuki's parent company.

The Fronx is exclusively manufactured at Maruti Suzuki's state-of-the-art facility in Gujarat. This export initiative underscores India's growing manufacturing capabilities and its expanding global footprint.

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In the fiscal year 2023-24, the company exported over 2.8 lakh units to more than 100 countries, holding a commanding 42 per cent share in the country's passenger vehicle exports.

The company achieved a record-breaking export figure of 70,560 units in Q1 FY 2024-25, marking the highest-ever Q1 export performance in its history.

 
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