FY2025 saw the best-ever exports of made-in-India SUVs and MPVs to date. A total of 362,160 units of SUVs and MPVs were shipped to markets overseas, marking an increase of 54 percent year-on-year (FY2023: 234,720 UVs). Maruti Suzuki has retained its position as the top exporter from India, while the Fronx compact crossover was the highest exported model.
- Maruti, Hyundai and Nissan top exporters from India
- Top three exported models include Fronx, Jimny and Elevate
- Year-on-year exports see a 54 percent growth
Maruti Suzuki leads exports of SUVs, MPVs
Nissan makes it to top three on back of the Magnite
| Highest exporting carmakers in FY2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | FY2024 | Difference | |
| Maruti Suzuki | 1,57,000 | 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% |
| Volkwagen | 14,903 | 12,621 | 18% |
| Renault | 7,333 | 7,294 | 1% |
| Citroen | 5,259 | 3,278 | 60% |
Maruti Suzuki, with best-ever exports of 330,081 passenger vehicles in FY2025, ensured it remained India’s leading exporter for the fourth fiscal in a row. What helped was Maruti Suzuki doubling its SUV and MPV exports to 157,000 units from 77,927 units in FY2024. A good number of this has come from strong demand for the India-made Fronx and Jimny in Japan.
Meanwhile, Honda Cars India exported 60,229 cars in total, including 45,167 SUVs. This gives it second position in terms of SUV exports, while Nissan, with 29,155 units of the Magnite made it to the third sport.
Top 10 exported SUVs and MPVs in FY2025
| Top 10 exported SUVs/MPVs in FY2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | FY2025 | FY2024 | Difference |
| 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% |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Maruti Fronx was the top exported model in both the overall passenger vehicle segment, as well as in the UV segment. At 69,133 units, the compact crossover saw massive 364 percent year-on-year growth (FY2024: 14,887 units). FY2025 sees the Fronx jump five ranks to be the most exported SUV, particularly fuelled by demand from Japan, where it is sold with a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine along with all-wheel drive.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
While the Jimny has been struggling in the domestic market, it recorded a handsome 116 percent year-on-year increase in exports – 47,982 units (FY2024: 22,191 units). From November 2020, Maruti Suzuki had been producing the 3-door Jimny exclusively for export to both left- and right-hand-drive markets in Africa and the Middle East from its mother plant in Gurgaon, Haryana. And since October 2023, the company started exporting the 5-door Jimny to markets like Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
Honda Elevate
The Honda Elevate, the third highest-selling export SUV with 45,167 units, up 340 percent year-on-year (FY2024: 10,273 units). In FY2025, the Elevate has moved up seven ranks from the tenth position in FY2024. Like the Jimny, the big boost for the Elevate came from Japan where it is sold as the WR-V. The Elevate was the highest exported Honda in FY2025, ahead of the City sedan (14,099 units).
Nissan Magnite
Nissan also managed a healthy growth in exports on the back of just one model – the Magnite. With 29,155 units, the Magnite saw a solid 213 percent growth in exports (FY2024: 9,314).
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
At fifth position is the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder which was Toyota’s second best-selling product after the Innova MPV in the domestic market. At 27,623 units exported, the Hyryder registered strong 59 percent YoY growth in exports (FY2024: 17,368 units).
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Maruti Grand Vitara ranked sixth on the export UV chart. At 20,305 units, demand for this model was down 13 percent (FY2024: 23,362 units). As a result, the Grand Vitara’s ranking has gone down four ranks from second spot in FY2024.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
The Maruti Ertiga, with 18,426 units and 14 percent growth, is the first of the two three-row models in this Top 10 export UVs list. Ranked seventh in FY2025, it is down two positions from fifth spot in FY2024.
Volkswagen Taigun
The Volkswagen Taigun, with exports of 14,903 units and 18 percent year-on-year growth (FY2024: 12,621 units), drives in at eight spot. However, it is one rank down year on year.
Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet, which was Kia India’s best-selling model in the domestic market in FY2025, has seen a sharp decline in its exports. At 13,762 units and down 55 percent year-on-year (FY2024: 30,574 units), Kia shipped 16,812 fewer Sonets overseas last fiscal. This performance sees the Sonet’s export drop to the ninth spot from being the best-selling export UV in FY2024.
Hyundai Alcazar
At the tenth spot is the Hyundai Alcazar, which, apart from the Ertiga, is the only other three-row model to make it to this list. However, at 9,129 units, the Alcazar saw a slight decline of 16 percent (FY2024: 10,825 units).
Vehicle category-wise, this Top 10 list contains four compact SUVs, four midsize SUVs, one MPV and one three-row SUV. Carmaker-wise, Maruti Suzuki has four models, while Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Kia and Hyundai have one each.
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