Maruti Suzuki’s Made-in-India Fronx SUV Now Exported to Japan
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has officially launched the export of its acclaimed ‘Made-in-India’ SUV, the Fronx, to Japan. This marks the debut of Maruti Suzuki’s first SUV in the Japanese market, celebrating a milestone in India’s manufacturing prowess.
The inaugural shipment of over 1,600 Fronx SUVs departed from Pipavav Port in Gujarat, destined for Japan. This is the second vehicle from Maruti Suzuki to be exported to Japan, following the Baleno in 2016. The Fronx is set to 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.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “I am proud to share that our ‘Made-in-India’ Fronx will soon be seen on the roads in Japan. Japan is one of the most quality conscious and advanced automobile markets in the world.”
He added, “Our export to Japan is a testament of Maruti Suzuki’s capability to manufacture world-class vehicles that exemplify cutting-edge technology, exceptional performance, internationally recognized safety, and quality standards. It underscores our strong commitment to excellence. The Fronx embodies the best of engineering, design finesse and is a beacon of Indian auto manufacturing excellence. I am confident that it will be received well by Japanese customers.”
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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Maruti Suzuki -: Maruti Suzuki is a popular car company in India that makes and sells cars.
Fronx SUV -: Fronx SUV is a type of car made by Maruti Suzuki. SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle, which is a big car that can be used on rough roads.
Exported -: Exported means sending goods to another country to sell them there.
Japan -: Japan is a country in Asia, known for its technology and cars.
Pipavav Port -: Pipavav Port is a place in Gujarat, India, where ships load and unload goods.
Gujarat -: Gujarat is a state in western India.
Manufacturing capabilities -: Manufacturing capabilities mean how well a country or company can make things.
Hisashi Takeuchi -: Hisashi Takeuchi is the Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki, which means he is one of the top bosses of the company.
Managing Director & CEO -: Managing Director & CEO is a person who is in charge of running a company.
Fiscal year 2023-24 -: Fiscal year 2023-24 is a one-year period used for accounting and financial purposes, starting in 2023 and ending in 2024.
2.8 lakh units -: 2.8 lakh units means 280,000 cars. ‘Lakh’ is a term used in India to represent 100,000.
