Published : 20 January 2023
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Mahesh Yadav
Maruti Suzuki India has begun exporting its recently launched Grand Vitara to various countries, starting with Latin America. The first shipment of Grand Vitara was sent out from Kamarajar Port (formerly Ennore Port) to Latin America. The company plans to export its flagship SUV to over 60 countries across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, ASEAN and surrounding regions.
This new export model joins Maruti Suzuki's already successful line of exported vehicles such as the Dzire, Swift, Brezza, S-Presso and Baleno hatchbacks. In FY2022, the company shipped a total of 2,35,670 units.
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Maruti Suzuki India has also taken multiple initiatives to increase its international presence in support of the Indian government's efforts to increase exports from India. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, stated in a statement, “Expanding the product portfolio for exports has been one of the key pillars of success.”
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Maruti Suzuki India has become the export market leader in FY2022 with shipments of 2,35,670 units, overtaking Hyundai Motor India, which shipped 1,29,260 units in the same period. Based on the latest industry export numbers released by apex body SIAM, Maruti Suzuki is well positioned to retain its position as the leading exporter of passenger vehicles in FY2023.
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The Grand Vitara was launched on September 26, with prices ranging from Rs. 10.45 lakh to Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Maruti Suzuki also introduced a CNG-powered version of the Grand Vitara which is priced between Rs 12.85 lakh and Rs 14.84 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is only available in two trims – Delta and Zeta.