The Maruti Grand Vitara first appeared on the market in September 2022, and the small SUV is now available worldwide. The Grand Vitara is currently being exported, with the first batch already being delivered to Latin America from the Kamarjar port facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

 

The Grand Vitara will be shipped to 60 countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, ASEAN, and neighbouring territories, according to the manufacturer. Maruti Suzuki presently exports 17 vehicles from India, including the Grand Vitara.

 

The Grand Vitara is offered in India with a range of powertrains, including strong-hybrid and CNG models. It has a 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid engine with 103PS/137Nm and is available with AWD. Meanwhile, the strong-hybrid configuration employs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 116PS and up to 27.97kmpl. The mild-hybrid 1.5-litre petrol engine, with a decreased output of 87.83PS and 121.5Nm (in CNG mode), is also available with CNG in the compact SUV.

 

Maruti Suzuki India Limited's Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, stated, “Maruti Suzuki has taken several measures to expand its foreign profile, in support of the Government of India's ambitions to enhance Indian exports. One of the fundamental pillars of success has been the expansion of the product portfolio for exports. With the addition of the Grand Vitara, we now export a total of 17 cars. The Grand Vitara, which was introduced in July 2022, has gotten an enormous reaction in the home market, and we are convinced that the Grand Vitara made in India will meet with comparable success in other markets.”

 

Maruti Suzuki exported over 2.6 lakh automobiles in fiscal year 2022, the company's highest-ever exports in a calendar year. With the launch of the Grand Vitara, the Company hopes to cement its position as India's biggest passenger car exporter.