The price is of a hatchback, but the features are of an SUV, people pounced on the car worth 8 lakhs, you will forget Nexon-Venue as soon as you see it

The price is of a hatchback, but the features are of an SUV, people pounced on the car worth 8 lakhs, you will forget Nexon-Venue as soon as you see it

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New Delhi. The craze of SUVs is increasing in the Indian market. Indian customers are getting more attracted to sub-compact SUV vehicles. The look and feel of these vehicles is like an SUV, but in terms of price they are as expensive as hatchbacks. In such a situation, customers get a car that gives the experience of an SUV at a lower price. Keeping in mind this demand of the customers, Maruti Suzuki launched the Franx sub-compact crossover SUV in April 2023, which is now making waves in the market.

Maruti Fronx is getting good response from customers in the Indian market. In the month of August, this SUV managed to make its place at the ninth position in the list of top-10 cars with the sale of 12,387 units. At the same time, its sales also increased by 2% as compared to April last year. Maruti Fronx offers as much space as a sub-compact SUV but its price is as much as that of a hatchback. Let's know what are the special features of Fronx that this car is becoming so popular.

Engine and Specifications
The Frontx gets two engine options, including a 1-liter turbo-petrol mild-hybrid engine producing 100 bhp of power and 148 Nm of torque and a 1.2-liter DualJet petrol engine producing 90 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque. The first engine is offered with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox option, while the second engine is offered with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT gearbox option.

Excellent in mileage too
The mileage of Maruti Fronx is much better in manual petrol and CNG.
1-litre MT: 21.5 kmpl
1-litre AT: 20.1 kmpl
1.2-litre MT: 21.79 kmpl
1.2-litre AMT: 22.89 kmpl
1.2-litre CNG: 28.51 km/kg

Features of Maruti Fronx
The company is selling Maruti Fronx in a total of six variants – Sigma, Delta, Delta +, Delta + (O), Zeta and Alpha. The CNG powertrain is available only in Sigma and Delta trims. Maruti Fronx is equipped with many new features. This SUV has a 9-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Apart from this, features like head-up display, cruise control, auto climate control and wireless phone charging are also available in it.

In terms of safety, it also has features like six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill-hold assist, a 360-degree camera, ISOFIX anchors and ABS with EBD.

What is the price?
The company is offering it in three dual tone colours and seven monotone colours. The starting ex-showroom price of Maruti Fronx is Rs 7.51 lakh while the price of its top variant goes up to Rs 13.04 lakh (ex-showroom).

In the Indian market, the Fronx competes directly with cars like Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite. Maruti is also working on an electric version of the Fronx and may announce it very soon.

Tags: Auto News, Auto Sales, Maruti Suzuki

FIRST PUBLISHED : September 23, 2024, 13:22 IST

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India-made Maruti Suzuki Fronx to get ADAS, AWD in Japan

India-made Maruti Suzuki Fronx to get ADAS, AWD in Japan

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By: HT Auto Desk
, updated on: 22 August 2024, 20:00 PM

  • The Suzuki Fronx for Japan will feature several changes compared to the India-spec version, especially in terms of the equipment available on it.
The Japanese-spec Suzuki Frontx features more equipment than the India-spec model, including ADAS, AWD and revised interiors

Suzuki is preparing to introduce the new Fronx subcompact coupe SUV in Japan later this year and the model is being exported to its home market from India. In fact, the India-made Fronx is the second model developed by Maruti Suzuki after the Baleno to be exported to Japan. While the first batch of shipments of the Japan-spec Fronx was recently dispatched from Gujarat, more details have emerged about what will be different in the car compared to the Indian version.

Japanese-spec Fronx: what’s different?

The Suzuki Fronx for Japan will feature several changes over the India-spec version, especially in terms of equipment on offer. The model is being produced at Suzuki Motor Group’s facility in Sanand, Gujarat, and shares its underpinnings with the Baleno. While the model sold in India gets 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine options, the Japanese model will get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Begins Exports Of Made-In-India Frontx Coupe SUV To Japan

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The cabin of the Frontex in Japan will feature a dark grey and plum-themed colour scheme, while the Indian model features a plum and black theme

This is not surprising as there are no specific restrictions in Japan except for the kei segment. Moreover, Maruti Suzuki is already exporting the Fronx and its rebadged Toyota cousin (Starlet Cross) to South Africa with the same displacement engine.

However unlike the Indian version, which has only a front-wheel drive configuration, the Fronx for Japan will come with Suzuki’s AllGrip AWD technology for better traction. Most parts of Japan experience snowfall, which makes AWD an essential safety feature in such conditions. The AllGrip AWD system comes with multiple off-road modes including Auto, Sport, Snow and Lock. The rear suspension system on the Japanese Fronx has also been reworked with a rear torsion beam setup with a unique layout to accommodate the AWD system.

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The Japanese-spec Frontex will get a 1.5-litre petrol engine with manual and automatic transmission options

Japanese-spec vs India-spec frontx cabin

Additionally, the Japan-spec Fronx features a different interior with a dark brown and plum-themed layout. It is also a more plush cabin with soft-touch material on the door pads, and piano black finish on the door handles, steering wheel, and centre console. The seats are made of fabric and faux leather for a premium look.

Also read: Maruti Suzuki Fronx Real Efficiency Tested. See How It Works

One of the major differences in the Japanese Fronx will be the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which will offer lane-keeping assist, auto emergency braking, front parking sensors, auto cruise control, heated seats, electronic parking brake with hill hold, and more.

Bookings for the new Suzuki Fronx have begun in Japan, while the launch will take place sometime next month. Deliveries will begin later this year.

First Publication Date: 22 August 2024, 20:00 PM IST

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