This made-in-India SUV is winning overseas! Over 1 lakh units exported in 25 months: Details

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx has hit a major milestone on the global stage. In just 25 months since its debut, the SUV has crossed the 1 lakh mark in exports, making it the fastest SUV from India to reach this figure.Built at Maruti Suzuki’s manufacturing facility in Gujarat, the Fronx has been gaining traction in over 80 international markets. The export journey began in 2023, the same year it was launched in India, with the model being shipped to regions across Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Interestingly, demand from Japan has played a significant role in pushing its overseas numbers, with over 69,000 units dispatched abroad in FY 2024-25 alone. That also made the Fronx the most exported passenger vehicle from India in that financial year.The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available with three engine choices in India. The 1.2-litre petrol engine generates 90 hp at 6 000 rpm and 113Nm of torque at 4 400rpm. There’s a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 100 hp at 5,500 rpm and 148 Nm of torque. Additionally, a more eco-friendly 1.2-litre CNG option is also on offer, delivering 78 hp and 99 Nm.

In FY 2024-25, Maruti Suzuki shipped more than 3.3 lakh units globally – its best-ever tally for a financial year – registering a 17.5% growth over the previous year. Models like the Fronx, Jimny, Swift, Baleno and Dzire led the charge.In Q1 FY 2025-26 alone, it exported over 96,000 units, grabbing a record 47% share in the country’s PV exports. At present, the carmaker exports 17 models to nearly 100 countries, with South Africa, Japan and Saudi Arabia among its biggest markets.