Maruti Suzuki has begun exports of the new Baleno hatchback to Japan ahead of launch there next month.

The Indian outpost is no stranger to exports and has previously made a version of one of its cars for Nissan but, according to a Press Trust of India/Economic Times report, this is the first time an Indian Suzuki model has been exported to the parent company in Japan.

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The first consignment comprised 1,800 units and was shipped from Mundra Port in Gujarat, where Suzuki Motor is setting up a manufacturing plant to supply cars to Maruti.

Maruti also plans to export the Baleno to over 100 countries.

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