Nissan strengthens India export hub, completes 1.2 million vehicle exports

Nissan India marked the export of its 1.2 millionth vehicle from Tamil Nadu and announced plans to launch its new C-SUV, the Nissan Tekton, in 2026 to strengthen global exports

Nissan Motor India announced on Thursday its exports from India hit 1.2 million vehicles.

 

The company is treating India as a strategic export hub for Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Oceania region. The 1.2 millionth vehicle, a New Nissan Magnite B-SUV destined for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, was flagged off by Saurabh Vatsa, managing director, Nissan Motor India, at the Kamarajar Port, Ennore in Tamil Nadu. The company plans to strengthen its export plans through the launch of Nissan Tekton in 2026. 

 

This accomplishment underscores Nissan’s steadfast commitment to its ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ philosophy and reaffirms India’s pivotal role as an export hub, it said in a statement. 

 

Since the commencement of its export operations, Nissan Motor India has shipped a range of models, including the Nissan Magnite, Nissan Sunny, Nissan Kicks and Nissan Micra.

 

“We are proud to celebrate yet another historic milestone of exporting 1.2 million Nissan vehicles from India. This achievement reflects the collective dedication of our teams and the trust of customers across the world in our made-in-India cars. The Nissan Magnite continues to be a global success story, representing our focus on design, quality, and innovation that transcends borders," Vatsa said. 

 

The company is also gearing up for the upcoming launch of its new global C-SUV, the Nissan Tekton, which will also be exported to select international markets.

 

Tekton is pitched as a product competing with the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and Toyota Hyryder. It will be the second product under Nissan’s ‘One Car, One World’ strategy, manufactured in partnership with Renault at the Chennai plant. It will be for sale within India and future export to select global markets.

 

According to the company its full unveiling and start of sales will happen in 2026. Tekton draws design inspiration from the company’s longest-running SUV Patrol. 

 

As part of its growth plans, Nissan Motor India is also expanding its dealership network.