Maruti begins export of made-in-India Fronx to Japan

The Fronx is the second Maruti Suzuki model to be exported to Japan after the Baleno.

Maruti Suzuki has commenced export of the made-in-India Fronx to Japan. The first consignment of over 1,600 vehicles has been dispatched from Gujarat’s Pipavav port.

The Fronx is the second Maruti Suzuki model to be exported to Japan after the Baleno in 2016. It is also the first “SUV” from the brand to be exported to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’, which will go on sale in the autumn of 2024.

The Fronx is based on the Heartect platform. In India, the car has two engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 89 BHP and 113 Nm and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol that puts out 99 BHP and 148 Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, a 5-speed AMT and a 6-speed automatic.

Maruti Suzuki is the biggest passenger vehicle exporter in India. In FY2023-24, the carmaker shipped over 2.8 lakh units to over 100 countries. The company has a 42% share in the exports of passenger vehicles. In Q1 FY2024-25, Maruti exported a record 70,560 units.