What happened
Maruti Suzuki confirmed on September 14, 2026 that combined exports of Jimny 5-door, FRONX and e VITARA to Japan have crossed 1 lakh units.
Maruti Suzuki India has crossed one lakh cumulative exports of Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, FRONX and e VITARA units to Japan, marking a major milestone for the country's auto manufacturing story.
The achievement was confirmed on September 14, 2026. FRONX exports to Japan began in August 2024, followed by Jimny 5-door in December 2024, while the e VITARA — Maruti Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle — joined the Japan portfolio in September 2025.
Japan is now Maruti Suzuki's second-largest export market by volume, and the company says its vehicles accounted for nearly 100% of Suzuki's imports into Japan during FY26. Both Jimny 5-door and e VITARA are manufactured exclusively in India.
Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi called the milestone a powerful endorsement of India's manufacturing excellence, noting that Japan is one of the world's most demanding automobile markets and that the success symbolises the remarkable evolution of the India-Japan partnership.
Export timeline to Japan
How the three models rolled out to Japan from India.
- August 2024 — FRONX exports to Japan begin
- December 2024 — Jimny 5-door exports to Japan begin
- September 2025 — e VITARA, first Battery EV, joins Japan exports
- September 14, 2026 — Cumulative exports cross 1 lakh units
What this means
The milestone reinforces India's position as a global manufacturing hub for Suzuki, with exclusive India production for Jimny 5-door and e VITARA and growing EV exports ahead.
Why it matters for me
Japan is now Maruti's second-largest export market by volume, with its India-made cars accounting for nearly 100% of Suzuki's imports into Japan in FY26.
Work
Business Executives
Boosts credibility of Made-in-India manufacturing as vehicles pass Japan's highly demanding quality standards.
Money
Business Executives · General Public
Strengthens India's auto export economy — Maruti already accounts for over 50% of India's passenger vehicle exports.
Daily Life
Automobile Consumers
Indian buyers can expect same global-quality Jimny, FRONX and e VITARA models that satisfy Japanese customers.
What to remember
Made-in-India cars are now trusted in one of the world's toughest auto markets.
1 lakh Made-in-India Maruti cars shipped to Japan — FRONX, Jimny 5-door & e VITARA power India-Japan auto story.
Verified sources (3)
Maruti Suzuki achieves one lakh units of Jimmy, FRONX, e VITARA exports to Japan
↗Made-in-India Jimny, Fronx and e Vitara cross 1 lakh export milestone in Japan
↗Made in India cars are winning over Japan! Maruti powers nearly two thirds of Suzuki's global production
↗Claims and linked sources
8 claimsMaruti Suzuki achieved over 1 lakh units of cumulative exports of Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, FRONX and e VITARA to Japan.
Exports of FRONX to Japan commenced in August 2024.
Exports of Jimny 5-door to Japan commenced in December 2024.
e VITARA, Maruti Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle, joined the Japan export portfolio in September 2025.
Jimny 5-door and e VITARA are manufactured exclusively in India.
Japan is Maruti Suzuki's second-largest export market by volume.
Maruti Suzuki-manufactured vehicles accounted for nearly 100% of Suzuki's imports into Japan during FY26.
MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said the milestone is a powerful endorsement of India's manufacturing excellence and symbolises the remarkable evolution of the India-Japan partnership.