Maruti Suzuki Maruti Suzuki starts export of Grand Vitara from Tamil Nadu's Kamarajar Port
Chennai/UNI: India’s leading passenger vehicle exporter Maruti Suzuki today announced that it has commenced exports of its highly successful premium SUV, Grand Vitara, to Latin America and other countries.
The first shipment of Grand Vitara sailed to Latin America from the Kamarajar Port here, a company release said.
"The first batch of Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara port for Latin America, Africa, Middle East, ASEAN, and neighboring regions," it said.
The company will be exporting it to more than 60 countries.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Supporting the Government of India’s efforts to increase exports from India, Maruti Suzuki has taken multiple initiatives to 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, he said.
Grand Vitara, unveiled in July 2022, has received overwhelming response in the domestic market and we are confident that India-manufactured Grand Vitara will meet with similar success in overseas markets as well," he said.
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 to Grand Vitara, the Company aims to further strengthen its position as India’s leading passenger vehicle exporter.
