New Delhi: Even though small car and vehicle India may be facing a SUV blitzkrieg, they have become the backbone of the country’s auto exports to markets such as Middle East, Africa, Mexico and Chile.
Automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Citroen, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan and Renault are exporting ‘Made in India’ cars to various regions to create new avenues for certain models that might not be made. vitality.
Maruti was the largest passenger vehicle (PV) exporter recording shipments of 2.80 million units in FY24 with exports including models for South Africa Saudi Arabia Chile Mexico Philippines.
“It is India’s time now. There is no reason why PV exports cannot boom when we think about ‘Made in India’ serving the world,”
Hyundai exported Verna and Aura sedans together with Grand i10Nios (except Venue and Alcazar SUVs). These vehicles were shipped to South Africa Saudi Arabia Mexico Chile Peru “These models are very popular on the international market. Our Chennai plant produces these goods which are well known worldwide.
Honda also exports City and Amaze in addition to Elevate SUV resulting in 65% increase during FY24.
“Another case is the left hand drive Honda City exportation to Turkey Mexico Middle East; this demonstrates our manufacturing capability once more again indicating India’s growing significance at Honda.” Recently part of Stellantis Group Citroën exported 500 C3 electric vehicles into Indonesia Mini car which is noteworthy news for Stellantis India Managing Director & CEO Aditya Jairaj commented “Exporting e-C3 is an important milestone.”
