The “Made in India” Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door has been launched in Japan. This iconic off-roader, initially showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo in India, is manufactured exclusively at Maruti Suzuki’s Gurugram, Haryana facility and is the company’s second-largest export model for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
This marks a significant milestone for Maruti Suzuki, as the Jimny 5-door becomes the second model, after the Fronx in August 2024, to be exported from India to Suzuki Motor Corporation’s home market. The Jimny 5-door, with its strong global off-roading heritage, is exported to nearly 100 countries.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, emphasized the significance of this launch, stating that it demonstrates the company’s world-class manufacturing capabilities. He expressed confidence that the Jimny 5-door, following its success in markets like Mexico, Australia, and South Africa, will be well-received in Japan. He reiterated Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to the “Make-in-India for the world” initiative.
The Jimny, with over 50 years of history, has a global following, with over 3.5 million units sold in 199 countries and regions. While the 3-door Jimny was already available in Japan, the 5-door version is expected to further boost the model’s popularity. By making India its production hub for the Jimny 5-door, Suzuki aims to capitalize on Maruti Suzuki’s global manufacturing presence to meet the increasing demand for this iconic off-roader.
Maruti Suzuki’s export performance in 2024 has been strong, with over 3.23 lakh vehicles shipped to approximately 100 countries, representing a 43.5% share of India’s total passenger vehicle exports. The Fronx’s export to Japan, which began in August 2024, has also seen a positive market response.
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