Maruti Suzuki Sets New Production Record With 22.55 Lakh+ Vehicles Built In CY 2025

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Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever annual production of over 22.55 lakh units in CY 2025 while the yearly exports also reached an all-time high

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has set a new benchmark in domestic automobile manufacturing by producing over 22.55 lakh vehicles in calendar year 2025. The numbers resulted in the brand posting its highest-ever annual output. The new achievement also makes 2025 the second consecutive year in which the company has crossed the production milestone of 20 lakh units.

The volumes reaffirm the sustained scale-up of India’s largest carmaker and the growing strength of the country’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem. A look at Maruti Suzuki’s production trajectory over the past five years indicates this consistent ramp-up. Output stood at 16.29 lakh units in CY 2021 – increasing in a encouraging manner to 19.16 lakh units in 2022.

The upward momentum continued in CY 2023 with 19.34 lakh units – followed by 20.63 lakh units in CY 2024. The jump to around 22.55 lakh units in CY 2025 shows the strongest year-on-year expansion in this period emphasising improved capacity utilisation and demand and a wider product portfolio especially in the SUV space.

The 2025 production figures include vehicles manufactured for domestic sales, exports and OEM supplies. Models such as the Fronx, Baleno, Swift, Dzire and Ertiga emerged as the top five contributors by volume – mirroring strong customer demand in both India and overseas markets. More notably, the exports also reached an all-time yearly high for the auto major.

Compact cars and utility vehicles together continued to form the backbone of the company’s production portfolio. Maruti Suzuki’s manufacturing journey began in 1983 with its first plant in Gurugram, Haryana. Over the decades, the company has expanded its footprint with facilities in Manesar and Kharkhoda in Haryana and the integration of its Gujarat plant – creating a geographically diversified and highly scalable production network.

These plants collectively manufacture 17 models and over 650 variants supported by a deep and multi-tier supplier ecosystem now. Looking ahead, Maruti Suzuki has outlined plans to further strengthen its manufacturing base by scaling total annual capacity to 4 million units. Commenting on this remarkable feat, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said,

“This record production is a result of the dedication of our employees and the strong synergy that we share with our supplier partners. A high degree of localization has enabled us to achieve such scale while maintaining world-class quality, highlighting the strength and global competitiveness of India’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem. We remain committed to expanding our manufacturing footprint and strengthening India’s automobile manufacturing capabilities in line with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.”

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Maruti Dzire Dethrones Tata Punch To Become India’s Best-Selling Car In 2025

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With the mid-size Ciaz discontinued last year, the sub-4 metre Dzire is now the only sedan existing in Maruti Suzuki’s line-up

SUVs may be all the rage, but sedans are here to stay and perhaps even get back in the lead in a key segment. Defying an inconceivable market trend, the Maruti Dzire climbed straight to the no.1 position on India’s new car sales chart last year.

A year ago, Tata Motors made headlines when it broke Maruti Suzuki’s four-decade streak of selling India’s best-selling car, and that was with the Punch micro-SUV. The Indo-Japanese joint venture is back to reclaim the highly coveted top spot in the four-million-plus car market, and it has surprisingly done so with a sedan.

Maruti Suzuki does not announce model-wise sales, but industry data shows the company sold 2.14 lakh units of the Dzire in 2024. The volume includes the car’s taxi version as well, which the company markets as the ‘Tour S’.

Also Read: 2 New Maruti Suzuki SUVs To Be Launched In Coming Months

The Dzire transitioned into its fourth generation in November 2024, which made 2025 the first full year of sales for its latest version. It appears this redesign has really worked wonders for Maruti Suzuki, and the GST rate on it going down from 29% to 18% last September provided a major additional boost. The sub-4 metre sedan’s annual sales stood at 1.61 lakh units in 2024 and grew by 32.9% last year.

On average, Maruti Suzuki was selling approximately 17,800 units of the Dzire every month last year. The sub-4 metre outperformed hot-selling SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Tata Nexon, which should push Hyundai and Tata Motors to strengthen their focus on their sub-4 metre sedans, namely the Aura and Tigor, respectively. Honda is also present in this segment, selling the second- and third-generation models of the Amaze side by side.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Posts Highest Ever Annual Tally In 2025 With Record Dec Sales

Maruti Suzuki offers the Dzire with the Z12E 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine in a petrol variant and a petrol-CNG bi-fuel variant. This engine produces 60 kW (80 bhp) and 11.7 Nm of torque running on petrol and 51.3 kW (69 bhp) and 101.8 Nm of torque running on CNG.

Customers can specify the Dzire with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automated manual transmission, although the company gives the option for the latter only with the petrol variant of the Z12E engine. The petrol variant delivers a fuel economy of 24.79 km/l with the manual transmission and 25.71 km/l with the automated manual transmission. The bi-fuel variant delivers a fuel economy of 33.73 km/kg in CNG mode.

The prices of the Maruti Dzire start at 6,25,600 rupees (ex-showroom) and go up to 9,31,300 rupees (ex-showroom). The Maruti Tour S is available in two grades, priced at 6,23,800 rupees (ex-showroom) and 7,09,800 rupees (ex-showroom), respectively.

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Renault And Nissan Set To Expand Portfolios With New Car Launches

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French and Japanese automakers to launch five new models in India by next year, one of which will be an MPV

Save for a few refreshes and special editions, Renault has not launched any new cars in India in the recent years. It’s the same story at its long-standing alliance partner – Nissan, barring the launch of the overpriced X-Trail that found limited takers. Both brands have now renewed their focus on India and scheduled several major product launches for 2026 and 2027:

1. Nissan Gravite

Nissan will kickstart 2026 with the launch of the Gravite this month, marking its entry into the sub-4 metre MPV segment. As evident in the teasers, the Nissan Gravite will be a rebadged version of the Renault Triber, the only model in this segment at the present.

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The Gravite will have a few cosmetic changes that differentiate it from the Triber and give it a more assertive look. It will feature a larger radiator grille with horizontal inserts, block-lettered model name inscription at the tip of the bonnet, and more angular bumpers with tall C-shaped silver trim on the corners. The interior will likely have fewer changes, and the engine and transmission choices should be identical.

Also Read: Nissan Tekton Arriving Soon In India – Design, Interior, Rivals & More Details

2. Renault Duster

The third-generation Renault Duster is set to debut on 26 January and will likely be launched in February. Based on the CMF-B LS platform, the all-new model will be a significantly more advanced SUV than the first-generation model that was previously sold in India, featuring a more upscale design, a more robust structure, and an array of new-age connectivity, comfort, and driver assistance features.

The latest model is already on sale internationally, but its Indian version will have a few design changes, including but not limited to unique DRLs, repositioned front fog lamps, and light bands connecting the tail lamps to the brand logo. Another change in the Indian model could be the inclusion of ventilated front seats. Renault will likely offer the next-gen Duster in India with 1.0-and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines. The company plans to introduce a hybrid powertrain option by early next year.

3. Nissan Tekton

Nissan Tekton

Next month, Nissan will unveil the Tekton, a corporate cousin of the latest Duster. The Nissan Tekton will feature an almost unique exterior, though, with a sharper front-end inspired by the seventh-generation Patrol being the key element of differentiation. The interior may have fewer differences, though, while the engine line-up should be the same. Nissan will likely launch the Tekton sometime in March and could introduce a hybrid variant in the second quarter of 2027.

Also Read: 7-Seater Nissan C-SUV Confirmed For Next FY; What We Know So Far

4. Renault three-row SUV

Sometime between October and December, Renault will introduce a seven-seat version of the Duster. The Duster is unlikely to come with 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, and a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, but its three-row version will be available with these premium features.

Renault Boreal

Renault may even offer a two-tone colour scheme to differentiate the three-row model further. The company may launch it with a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol and roll out a hybrid system sometime in 2027.

5. Nissan three-row SUV

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Nissan has confirmed a three-row C-SUV for India, and this model will be a corporate cousin of Renault’s seven-seat SUV. The company will likely give it a unique exterior design in the same way as the Tekton, and similarly, the rest should be mostly shared with the Renault model. It may launch this model just about a month after the latter.

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Tata Motors Gears Up For New SUV Launches – Punch Facelift To Sierra EV

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Tata Motors to launch as many as five new SUVs in the next four months, covering both ICE and pure electric categories

Addressing the Indian market’s growing preference for SUVs, Tata Motors is aggressively expanding and regularly refreshing its SUV portfolio. The company plans to launch four new SUVs in quick succession in the coming months.

1&2. Tata Harrier petrol and Tata Safari petrol

Tata Motors has relied on the Fiat-developed 2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel engine for its Harrier and Safari twins for years now. Finally, this month, it will introduce an indigenously developed 1.5-litre Hyperion turbocharged petrol engine in these models.

The Hyperion engine Tata Motors will offer in the Harrier and Safari will have a different tuning compared to the one it uses in the Sierra. The retuned engine will produce 125 kW (168 bhp) at 5,000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque at 1,750-3,500 rpm. Unlike in the Sierra, the company will offer it not only with a 6-speed automatic transmission but also with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Also Read: Tata Motors Sells 1.7 Lakh Cars In Q3 FY2026, Sets New Quarterly Sales Record

3. New Tata Punch

The Tata Punch, one of the company’s highest-selling models, will undergo a facelift soon. Spy shots have revealed that the facelifted Punch will have new, LED split headlamps similar to the Punch.ev, a new front grille, and a restyled front bumper. New 16-inch alloy wheels, tweaked tail lamps, and a revised rear bumper may also be among the exterior changes.

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The new Punch will feature some enhancements on the inside, too, and spy shots have already confirmed one of these changes – a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated brand logo. Tata Motors may introduce ventilated seats and a 360º camera system in the Punch to improve comfort and safety. The company is expected to launch the new Punch by next month.

4. Tata Sierra.ev

By March, Tata Motors will likely launch the pure electric variant of the Sierra – the Sierra.ev. The Sierra.ev will have several design changes aimed at reducing drag, such as a covered upper grille, a sleeker lower grille, a new front bumper, and exclusive alloy wheels. Inside, the dashboard displays will include EV-specific functions, and the colour scheme will likely be different.

The Tata Punch.ev will offer more utility with a vehicle-to-load (V2L) bi-directional charging function that allows customers to power external equipment using energy stored in the traction battery pack. It will also offer more off-road capability with an optionally available all-wheel drive drivetrain layout. Tata Motors will roll out AWD in the ICE Sierra next year, but the Sierra.ev should still be more capable off the road, thanks to a torquier and silent powertrain.

Also Read: Tata Eyes Higher Market Share With Avinya Range; Big Investments Planned

5. New Tata Punch.ev

The Tata Punch.ev has found limited takers, and besides expensiveness, limited range could be the reason behind that. Priced from 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), it delivers a range of 265 or 365 kilometres. Realistically, Tata Motors expects the range to be just 190-210 kilometres or 270-290 kilometres.

Punch EV

The new Tata Punch.ev should be more about technical upgrades than cosmetic changes, aimed at offering more practicality. We expect increased range and reduced charging speeds to be the key improvements in this model, which could be launched by April.

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2 New Maruti Suzuki SUVs To Be Launched In Coming Months

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SUVs to remain key focus for India’s top carmaker as it looks for further growth and recapturing lost market share

Maruti Suzuki’s new product launches this year will commence with a premium SUV. The company has also lined up a more economical SUV for launch a few months later, targeting more value-focused customers.

The first new model this year will be the Maruti e Vitara, the company’s first pure electric car. Maruti Suzuki had initially planned to bring its first EV to the market in 2020, but after multiple delays, it will finally achieve this milestone six years later.

Maruti Suzuki developed the e Vitara from the ground up on an EV platform, which allowed it to give more interior space in smaller dimensions. The e Vitara is 4,275 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,640 mm tall. It is 70 mm shorter than the Grand Vitara, and yet it offers a 100 mm longer wheelbase – spanning 2,700 mm.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Posts Highest Ever Annual Tally In 2025 With Record Dec Sales

The e Vitara will be available in two single-motor FWD configurations, one with 105.8 kW (142 hp) and 192.5 Nm of torque and one with 128 kW (172 bhp) and 192.5 Nm of torque. The former will depend on a 49 kWh LFP battery pack and the latter will use a 61 kWh LFP battery pack. Maruti Suzuki says the e Vitara will be able to travel up to 543 kilometres on a single charge. How much of that figure translates into real-world capability remains to be seen.

Maruti Suzuki will offer the e Vitara with attractive features like 18-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, front seats with a 10-way power adjustment for the driver and a ventilation function, and a 40:20:40-split sliding and reclining rear seat. The company will equip it with a host of Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems and seven airbags.

Also Read: 13,000+ Units Of Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Shipped Abroad So Far, India Launch Soon

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In the second quarter of the year, possibly in May or June, Maruti Suzuki will introduce a facelifted version of the Brezza. We expect the facelifted Brezza to come with changes and new features like tweaked headlamps and tail lamps, revised bumpers, new 16-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated seats, and Level 2 ADAS. The CNG variant may also adopt an underbody tank setup for improved boot space.

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Bajaj Clocks 3.69 Lakh Unit Sales In Dec 2025 With Exports Leading The Way

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Bajaj reported overall sales of 3,69,809 units across two-wheelers and commercial vehicles – registering a year-on-year growth of 14 per cent

Bajaj Auto finished the month of December 2025 in a positive way as it reported overall sales of 3,69,809 units across two-wheelers and commercial vehicles – registering a year-on-year growth of 14 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. The growth was primarily attributed to rebound in exports which continued to offset relatively modest gains in the domestic market.

In the two-wheeler segment, Bajaj sold a total of 3,10,353 units in December 2025 – up 14 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The domestic two-wheeler sales in the final month of the year stood at 1,32,228 units showing a marginal growth of 3 per cent while exports surged to 1,78,125 units with a healthy 24 per cent increase over the same period last year.

The commercial vehicle performance also remained healthy during the month. Bajaj Auto dispatched 59,456 commercial vehicles in December 2025 – up 17 per cent compared to December 2024. The domestic CV sales grew by 9 per cent to 37,145 units while shipments to international markets rose in an appreciable manner by 32 per cent to 22,311 units.

Also Read: Ola Loses Half Its Share As TVS & Bajaj Take Charge Of Electric 2W Sales In 2025

Taking both segments together, Bajaj Auto recorded domestic sales of 1,69,373 units in December 2025 which led to a 4 per cent increase on a year-on-year basis. The exports stood at 2,00,436 units – up 25 per cent – pushing total monthly volumes to 3,69,809 units. Looking at the year-to-date performance for the April–December 2025 period, Bajaj Auto posted cumulative sales of 37,46,609 units.

The numbers indicated a 6 per cent growth over the same period last fiscal. The two-wheeler volumes reached 31,50,161 units – up 4 per cent – despite a 4 per cent decline in domestic sales to 17,27,128 units. However, these numbers were more than compensated by exports which grew 16 per cent to 14,23,033 units and the brand expects to close out the financial year on a high.

Also Read: Yamaha, Ather And Bajaj To Launch New Electric Scooters In India

The commercial vehicle segment delivered an even stronger YTD performance with total sales of 5,96,448 units with a year-on-year increase of 17 per cent. The domestic CV sales rose 3 per cent to 3,79,510 units while exports surged by a massive 53 per cent to 2,16,938 units. As for two-wheelers, the Bajaj Pulsar Classic is expected to get a new generation in 2026 while an all-new Chetak could also be on its way.

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13,000+ Units Of Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Shipped Abroad So Far, India Launch Soon

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Maruti Suzuki exported 3.95 lakh vehicles globally leading to its highest-ever annual export performance in 2025 with a growth of over 21 per cent

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has closed calendar year 2025 on a historic high in exports as it fortified its status as the country’s largest passenger vehicle exporter for the fifth year in a row. The brand shipped 3.95 lakh vehicles globally leading to its highest-ever annual export performance and registering over 21 per cent growth compared to 2024.

The numbers show Maruti Suzuki’s pivotal role in India’s automotive export ecosystem and its alignment with the national “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative. Over the past five years, Maruti Suzuki’s export volumes have pointed towards a upward trajectory – rising from under one lakh units in 2020 to nearly four lakh units this past year.

The rapid scale up indicates the company’s expanding global footprint and increasing acceptance of locally manufactured vehicles across international markets. In CY 2025 alone, Maruti Suzuki exported 18 different models to more than 100 countries including  regions such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, ASEAN markets and Europe.

Also Read: 4 Upcoming Maruti Suzuki Cars In 2026 To Wait For – Key Details

A major highlight of the year was Maruti Suzuki’s re-entry into Europe marked by the commencement of exports of the brand’s first battery electric vehicle, the e Vitara, from August 2025. The exports were flagged off from the company’s Hansalpur manufacturing facility following an inauguration by the Prime Minister of India.

Since export operations began, over 13,000 units of the e Vitara have already been shipped to 29 countries with Europe emerging as the primary destination and the five-door Jimny has witnessed incredible numbers. The strong export momentum in 2025 was supported by improved manufacturing efficiencies, higher local content and consistent quality standards across Maruti Suzuki’s production facilities.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Arriving In Jan With Top Notch Safety & EV Ecosystem

Maruti Suzuki is expected to further scale up overseas volumes in the coming years especially with electric and hybrid models likely to play a bigger role. Commenting on the new milestone, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said,

“This is a proud moment for the company as we record our highest-ever calendar year exports of 3.95 lakh units. It reflects India’s manufacturing strength and trust of customers worldwide. At a time when global trade is passing through a turbulent phase, we regard this 21% growth as a responsible contribution in supporting the nation’s export momentum.”

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