Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Nissan India Exports Surpass 1.2 Million Units, Magnite SUV Fuels Growth
Nissan, a car company, has sent out more than 1.2 million cars they made in India to other countries.
Most of these cars were a small SUV called the Nissan Magnite, which is popular because it's affordable and looks good.
Nissan makes these cars at a big factory in Chennai, which is like a hub for their international business.
This achievement shows that cars made in India are wanted all over the world.
Nissan is also planning to make new cars in India, including an electric model, and work with their partner Renault to make things even better.
Nissan India has exported over 1.2 million vehicles from its Chennai plant, a significant milestone in its export history.
The Nissan Magnite compact SUV has been a key driver of this export growth, being shipped to over 15 countries.
The Chennai plant, operating in joint venture with Renault, serves as a global hub, supplying vehicles to over 100 countries.
Nissan is preparing for future growth in India with new models, including the global SUV Nissan Tekton launching in 2026.
The company aims for increased localization to improve cost-effectiveness and strengthen its supply chain, with the Chennai plant to produce both gasoline and electric models.
- Who
- Nissan India
- What
- Reached a milestone of exporting over 1.2 million vehicles from its Chennai plant.
- When
- Over almost two decades, with the recent milestone being achieved now.
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- The export growth is driven by the international demand for models like the Nissan Magnite compact SUV, designed and manufactured in India.
- Total Exports
- Over 1.2 million units
- Key Export Model
- Nissan Magnite compact SUV
- Manufacturing Plant
- Chennai, India (in joint operations with Renault)
- Export Destinations
- Over 100 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
- Future Model Launch
- Nissan Tekton in 2026