Maruti Suzuki starts exports of Grand Vitara to other countries

20 Jan 2023 , 10:22 AM

Maruti Suzuki has commenced exports of its highly successful premium SUV, Grand Vitara, the company informed on Thursday.

According to the said filing, the first shipment of Grand Vitara sailed to Latin America from the Kamarajar port recently. The company aims to export Grand Vitara to more than 60 countries across Latin America, Africa, Middle East, ASEAN and neighboring regions.

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Supporting Government of India’s efforts to increase exports from India, Maruti Suzuki has taken multiple initiativesto increase its international presence. Expanding product portfolio for exports has been one of the key pillars of success. 

By adding Grand Vitara, we now export a range of 17 vehicles. Grand Vitara, unveiled in July 2022, has received overwhelming response in the domestic market and we are confident that the India manufactured Grand Vitara will meet with similar success in overseas markets as well.”

In CY 2022, Maruti Suzuki registered an export of over 2.6 lakh vehicles, its highest ever exports in a calendar year. With the addition of Grand Vitara, the Company aims to further strengthen its position as India’s leading passenger vehicle exporter.

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