Auto Expo 2023: Maruti Suzuki Fronx Unveiled in India - All You Need to Know

Auto Expo 2023: Maruti Suzuki India is betting big on the SUV trend in the Indian market, as it introduced the Maruti Suzuki Fronx at the Auto Expo 2023, besides the Jimny. The Fronx is a crossover SUV based on the Baleno premium hatchback, which is sold in India through the company's Nexa stores. Additionally, Maruti Suzuki also showcased other models such as the Jimny 5-door, the EVX, the Grand Vitara, and the Brezza. The brand-new Maruti Suzuki Fronx features a modern design aesthetic that the manufacturer is using to target young buyers in India. When launched, the SUV will rival some of the top compact SUVs in the Indian market.  

Once launched, the Fronx compact SUV will be available with two petrol engine options – a 1.2-litre K-Series Dual Jet Dual VVT engine, which produces 113Nm of torque at 4,400rpm and 89bhp at 6,000rpm, and a 1.0-litre K-Series turbo petrol engine, which makes 147.6Nm of torque between 2,000 and 4,500rpm and 99bhp at 5,500rpm. The former will be offered with both a five-speed manual and a five-speed AMT, while the latter will get both a six-speed automatic and a five-speed manual transmission.

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The Maruti Suzuki Fronx, when launched, will be available in three dual-tone (Earthen Brown with Bluish Black, Opulent Red with Bluish Black, and Splendid Silver with Bluish Black) and six monochrome colour options, including Nexa Blue, Arctic White, Grandeur Grey, Earthen Brown, Opulent Red, and Splendid Silver. The Fronx measures 3,995mm in length, 1,765mm in length, and 1,550mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,520mm.

Up front, it gets the iconic NEXWave grille with a chrome finish, NEXTre' LED DRLs, and multi-reflector headlights. The car has body-coloured ORVMs (black with dual-colour options) and geometric precision-cut alloy wheels on the sides. The roof rails are silver in colour.

The newly introduced Maruti Suzuki Fronx's interior features a dual-tone design scheme. To emphasise its rugged appearance, the dashboard has a distinctive matte coating, which resembles forged metal, and silver inserts. The list of features also includes a heads-up display, rectangular air vents, a flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel with buttons, and a floating nine-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system. The car also includes a 360-degree camera and Suzuki Connect, which offers over 40 advanced connected car features.

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The Maruti Suzuki Fronx has up to six airbags (available only on Zeta and Alpha models), ESP with hill hold assistance and rollover mitigation, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist (BA), and ISOFIX as safety features.