How India’s Cars Beat the Odds in Japan | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
How India’s Cars Beat the Odds in Japan | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Suzuki Motor has overtaken Mercedes-Benz to become Japan’s largest car importer — with vehicles built in India. In June, Suzuki imported nearly 4,800 cars, 230 times more than last year. The Jimny Nomad, a compact SUV made in India, has driven unprecedented demand, forcing the company to halt pre-orders within days. Honda too is banking on Indian production, as India emerges as a global manufacturing powerhouse. Affordable, reliable, and suited to Japanese needs, these cars are reshaping Japan’s market. With exports tripling and global respect growing, India’s automotive industry is proving it can compete — and win — worldwide.
2025-07-15T14:41:00Z