Maruti Suzuki Jimny tops India's car exports in September 2026 with 9,124 units shipped

Demand abroad for India-made vehicles is rising fast, strengthening India's position in the global automobile sector. The latest car export figures for September 2026 have given the industry a pleasant surprise. Maruti Suzuki's vehicles proved their dominance in international markets, with the company's off-road SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, taking the top spot on the list.

A total of 9,124 units of the Jimny were shipped abroad in September 2026. In September 2025, the figure was 6,215 units. Year on year, Jimny exports have grown by 46.81 per cent. The SUV's rugged look and capability are in high demand among overseas customers.

The Jimny has a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that produces 104.8 bhp of power and 134.2 Nm of torque. It is offered with manual and automatic transmissions, along with an all-wheel-drive (4WD) option.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx stayed second on the export list with 8,771 units, though it recorded a decline of 24.22 per cent from last year. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire was third, exporting 8,430 cars, a sharp rise of 139.28 per cent.

The Hyundai Verna was fourth, with 6,596 units exported. It was followed by the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios in fifth place (1,945 units), the Maruti Swift in sixth (4,530 units) and the Hyundai Aura in seventh (4,376 units).

The Volkswagen Virtus was eighth with 3,653 units, and its exports grew by 45.25 per cent. The biggest jump was recorded by the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which reached ninth place with 3,525 units, a record year-on-year rise of 751.45 per cent. The Nissan Sunny was tenth with 3,319 units.