Maruti Suzuki India launches a compact SUV, Fronx which will be placed below the Brezza but higher than Baleno
FRONX is available via NEXA showrooms at a starting price of Rs 7,46,500 (ex-showroom) for the Sigma manual variant
The most expensive Alpha Dual Tone AT variant of the car is priced at Rs 13,13,500 (ex-showroom)
Maruti Suzuki aims to build dominance in the SUV segment and the Fronx is expected to cater to the entry-level and first-time SUV buyers
Fronx is based on NEXA's 'Crafted Futurism' design philosophy and shares a lot of fundamental design attributes with the standard Baleno
Fronx is powered by two powertrain options. The more premium offerings will get a 1.0L K-Series Boosterjet petrol engine featuring Progressive Smart Hybrid technology
The second powertrain on offer is the same as the Baleno which gets a K-series 1.2-liter engine that can be paired to a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed AGS. The car also offers idle Start-Stop technology
The new Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets a Head-Up Display (HUD) with turn-by-turn navigation. The car also supports 360-degree view camera, wireless smartphone charger, 9-inch HD Smart Play Pro+ infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
In terms of safety, the car gets 6 airbags (driver, co-driver, side & curtain), 3-point ELR seatbelts, ESP with Hill Hold Assist & rollover mitigation, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and more
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx will be available in 10 colour options that consist of monotone and dual-tone paint shades. The 7 monotone shades include – Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Bluish Black, Celestial Blue, Opulent Red, and Earthen Brown. The dual-tone colour combinations offer - Splendid Silver with Bluish Black Roof, Opulent Red with Bluish Black Roof and Earthen Brown with Bluish Black Roof.