New Delhi: The plucky off-roader that refuses to stay in one place — Maruti Suzuki’s Jimny 5-door — has just scaled another summit. The compact SUV has officially crossed a cumulative export milestone of 1 lakh units, firmly establishing India as the global command centre for Suzuki’s rugged little mountain goat.
Manufactured exclusively in India and exported to over 100 countries, the Jimny 5-door has proven that size doesn’t matter — not when you’ve got AllGrip Pro 4WD, a ladder-frame chassis, and the stubborn spirit of a hill climber who won’t take the escalator.
From the deserts of Mexico to the outback of Australia, and now even the delicate streets of Japan (where it’s sold as the Jimny Nomade), this “Made-in-India” adventurer has captured hearts, garages, and the occasional sand dune.
The Global Love Affair
When the 5-door Jimny drove into Japan earlier this year, locals lined up like it was the new iPhone on wheels. Bookings crossed 50,000 units within days, proving that the Japanese aren’t just polite — they genuinely adore their exported hero from India.
Its top export markets read like a travel blogger’s dream list — Japan, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and Chile. If the Jimny had a passport, it would’ve run out of pages by now.
Under the Hood: Simple, Strong, and Slightly Stubborn
Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that doesn’t try to win drag races but never backs off a boulder, the Jimny 5-door thrives where Wi-Fi and logic both fail — the wild. Its ladder-frame construction and AllGrip Pro 4WD system are like gym membership for cars: rarely used fully, but always nice to have.
Maruti’s Pride, India’s Flag
Speaking on this milestone, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said:
“The Jimny has over half a century of global heritage. Crossing the 1 lakh export mark is a proud moment for all of us. It’s proof that a true off-roader never stops climbing — even in the export charts.”
He added,
“The Jimny, along with 16 other Maruti Suzuki models exported globally, showcases the spirit of Make in India for the World. We’re humbled by the love and confidence of our customers — and thrilled to see India becoming a true hub for world-class automobile manufacturing.”
Export Stats That Deserve a Horn Blast
- Maruti Suzuki exported over 2 lakh vehicles in H1 FY 2025-26, a 40% YoY growth — their highest ever half-yearly export tally.
- The company now commands 46% share in India’s passenger vehicle exports.
- The Jimny 5-door is Maruti’s second-most exported model, right after the FRONX — because even off-roaders know how to follow the leader.
The Jimny 5-door isn’t just a car; it’s an international ambassador wearing muddy boots. From the Himalayas to Hiroshima, this tiny titan is making India’s auto industry shine brighter than its halogen fog lamps.
Here’s to the next 1 lakh — and to the world learning that when it comes to serious 4×4 spirit, India’s got the drive.
