India’s automobile export sector saw its most successful year yet in FY2025, with 362,160 units of SUVs and MPVs shipped to global markets—a massive 54% increase over FY2024’s 234,720 units. This unprecedented growth was driven by surging global demand for compact and midsize utility vehicles manufactured in India.
Maruti Suzuki retained its top position as India’s leading vehicle exporter for the fourth consecutive fiscal, significantly boosting shipments of its utility vehicles. The Fronx, Jimny, and Honda Elevate emerged as the top three exported models for the year.
Top Exporters: Maruti, Honda, and Nissan Take the Lead
Maruti Suzuki more than doubled its UV exports, jumping from 77,927 units in FY2024 to 157,000 units in FY2025—a remarkable 101% increase. This strong performance was largely supported by global demand for the Fronx and Jimny, particularly in Japan.
Honda Cars India followed with 45,167 SUVs exported, a 329% year-on-year rise. Nissan secured third place on the back of robust Magnite exports, which rose by 213%.
Top Passenger Vehicle Exporters in FY2025:
| Carmaker | FY2025 Exports | FY2024 Exports | Growth (%) |
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| Maruti Suzuki | 157,000 | 77,927 | 101% |
| Honda | 45,167 | 10,539 | 329% |
| Nissan | 29,155 | 9,330 | 212% |
| Hyundai | 28,166 | 27,188 | 4% |
| Toyota | 27,640 | 17,383 | 59% |
| Kia | 26,892 | 52,105 | -48% |
| Mahindra | 15,603 | 10,894 | 43% |
| Volkswagen | 14,903 | 12,621 | 18% |
| Renault | 7,333 | 7,294 | 1% |
| Citroën | 5,259 | 3,278 | 60% |
| Model | FY2025 Exports | FY2024 Exports | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Fronx | 69,133 | 14,887 | 364% |
| Maruti Suzuki Jimny | 47,982 | 22,191 | 116% |
| Honda Elevate | 45,167 | 10,273 | 340% |
| Nissan Magnite | 29,155 | 9,314 | 213% |
| Toyota Hyryder | 27,623 | 17,368 | 59% |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 20,305 | 23,362 | -13% |
| Maruti Ertiga | 18,426 | 16,170 | 14% |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 14,903 | 12,621 | 18% |
| Kia Sonet | 13,762 | 30,574 | -55% |
| Hyundai Alcazar | 9,129 | 10,825 | -16% |
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Topping the list, the Fronx posted 69,133 units in exports—a 364% increase. Its popularity in Japan, where it’s sold with a 1.5L mild-hybrid AWD setup, played a key role in this leap.
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Despite facing lukewarm domestic response, the Jimny’s export numbers surged 116% to 47,982 units, thanks to demand in African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American markets.
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Honda Elevate: With exports multiplying over fourfold to 45,167 units, the Elevate saw strong demand in Japan (badged as WR-V), making it Honda’s top export model.
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Nissan Magnite: Exported exclusively from India, the Magnite recorded 29,155 units, marking it as Nissan’s key growth driver in FY2025.
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Toyota Hyryder: Ranking fifth, the Hyryder posted 27,623 units in exports—a 59% rise year-over-year, continuing its momentum from the domestic market.
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Maruti Grand Vitara: With exports slipping 13% to 20,305 units, the Vitara dropped to sixth place from second in FY2024.
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Volkswagen Taigun: Recorded an 18% increase, with 14,903 units shipped, though it fell one spot to eighth.
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Kia Sonet: Exports fell sharply by 55%, taking it from the top spot in FY2024 to ninth this year.
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Hyundai Alcazar: Closed the list with 9,129 units, down 16% from the previous fiscal.
Segment Analysis
Among the top 10 export models:
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4 were compact SUVs (Fronx, Magnite, Sonet, Taigun)
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4 were midsize SUVs (Elevate, Jimny, Hyryder, Grand Vitara)
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1 MPV (Ertiga)
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1 three-row SUV (Alcazar)
Maruti Suzuki led with four models in the top 10, followed by one each from Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Kia, and Hyundai.
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