The Japan Mobility Show 2025, one of the world’s largest automobile exhibitions, opened in Tokyo on October 29, highlighting a strong focus on India’s growing role in global mobility. Japanese automakers including Suzuki, Honda, Toyota, and Nissan used the platform to unveil models and technologies either developed in or destined for India, underscoring the country’s importance as both a key market and a manufacturing hub.
Maruti Suzuki drew significant attention with its display of the ‘Made-in-India’ Jimny 5-door model. The company has already exported more than one lakh units of the compact off-roader from India. When launched in Japan earlier this year as the Jimny Nomad, it received an overwhelming response with over 50,000 orders within days. Also featured at the show was the e-Vitara, an all-electric SUV that will soon debut in India and is already exported to more than 100 countries. Suzuki also showcased its commitment to alternative fuels through the Fronx FFV (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) and the CBG (Compressed Biomethane Gas) variant of the Victoris, both manufactured in India. The CBG variant particularly drew interest for its use of biomethane derived from organic waste such as crop residues, animal dung, municipal waste, and sewage effluents, positioning it as a cleaner alternative to CNG.
🚨 Over 1600 'Made in India' SUVs from Maruti Suzuki
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Honda, meanwhile, presented the Honda 0 α (Alpha) prototype, an electric SUV set for launch in both India and Japan from 2027. The company announced that the model will be built in India, signalling major investment in the country’s electric vehicle production ecosystem. Toyota and Nissan also outlined their India-centric strategies. Toyota, which partners with Suzuki in India, showcased technologies focusing on multiple powertrains, combining hybrid systems with electric vehicle development. Nissan displayed the updated Aria EV crossover and introduced the next-generation e-Power hybrid system, which could feature in upcoming Indian models. The automaker also presented the new Nissan Leaf, reaffirming its commitment to affordable electric mobility across global markets.
The exhibits at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 underline India’s expanding significance for Japanese manufacturers, not only as a consumer market but also as a global production base for next-generation mobility solutions. From electric and hybrid vehicles to biofuel innovations, India featured prominently in Japan’s automotive future, reflecting a deepening partnership between the two countries in the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation.
