Suzuki Fronx

Production2023–presentAssemblyIndia: Ahmedabad (Suzuki Motor Gujarat)DesignerMasahiro Kato, Vidyasagar Gupta, Abhishek Bhasker and Mohammad Arif^[3]Body and chassisClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)Body style5-door SUVLayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drivePlatformHEARTECT B platformRelatedPowertrainEngineTransmissionHybrid drivetrainMild hybrid (1.0 L turbo)DimensionsWheelbase2,520 mm (99.2 in)Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)Height1,550 mm (61.0 in)Curb weight965–1,060 kg (2,127–2,337 lb)

The Suzuki Fronx is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment)^[5] produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki through its Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki since 2023. It is based on the Baleno hatchback, and positioned below the Brezza.^[6][7]

Overview

Presented in January 2023 at the Auto Expo in India, the Fronx for the Indian market is exclusively available at the Nexa dealership chain reserved for high-end Maruti Suzuki models. It is Suzuki's second model in the sub-4 metre SUV segment in India after the Brezza, and occupies the lower bracket of India's sub-4 metre tax structure due to its smaller engine.^[8]

Maruti Suzuki claims it had spent 9 billion rupees in the development of the Fronx. Compared to the Baleno, the bonnet has been heightened, the body panels reshaped, and the rear pillars are tilted forward.^[9] It has a 308-litre boot, 10 litres smaller than the Baleno due to a slightly raised loading floor.^[10] The ground clearance is also raised by 20 mm (0.8 in) to 210 mm (8.3 in), a result of a modified suspension and larger 195/60 R16 tyres.^[11]

The Fronx has been exported from India since July 2023. Planned export markets include the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Australia.^[5] For export markets, the 1.5-liter K15C four-cylinder engine with the Smart Hybrid system is available.^[12]

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Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor/Starlet Cross

A rebadged Fronx called the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor was unveiled in India on 3 April 2024. It receives a different grille design similar to the facelifted Toyota Rumion with different headlights and taillights. In India, it is offered in E, S, S+, G and V.^[13] The latter three are powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine, while the G and V use the 1.0-litre petrol engine and the E grade uses both petrol and CNG engine.^[14]

Markets

India

In the Indian market, the Fronx is offered in five variants: Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta and Alpha. The latter three are powered by the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, while Sigma, Delta, and Delta+ uses the 1.2-litre petrol engine.^[15]

GCC

The Fronx was unveiled in the GCC markets on 16 July 2023. It is powered by the 1.5-liter mild hybrid petrol engine and it is offered in GL and GLX grade levels.

Powertrain

The Fronx is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder K10C Boosterjet turbocharged petrol engine rated at 73.6 kW (99 hp; 100 PS), with a 48V mild hybrid system. This engine option is available with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed Aisin torque converter automatic transmission. Another engine option is the less expensive 1.2-litre K12N Dualjet petrol engine rated at 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS), mated to a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual gearbox.^[11]

Type	Engine code[16]	Displacement	Power	Torque	Electric motor	Battery	Transmission	Layout	Calendar years
Petrol	K12N Dualjet	1,197 cc (1.2 L) I4	66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) @ 6,000 rpm	113 N⋅m (11.5 kg⋅m; 83.3 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm	-	-	5-speed manual 5-speed automated manual	FWD	2023–present
Petrol/CNG	K12N Dualjet[17]	1,197 cc (1.2 L) I4	Petrol: 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) @ 6,000 rpm CNG: 57 kW (76 hp; 77 PS) @ 6,000 rpm	Petrol: 113 N⋅m (11.5 kg⋅m; 83.3 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm CNG: 98.5 N⋅m (10.0 kg⋅m; 72.6 lb⋅ft) @ 4,300 rpm	-	-	5-speed manual	FWD	2023–present (only available in India)
Petrol mild hybrid	K10C Boosterjet	998 cc (1.0 L) turbocharged I3	73.6 kW (99 hp; 100 PS) @ 5,500 rpm	147.6 N⋅m (15.1 kg⋅m; 109 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–4,500 rpm	ISG	Lithium-ion	5-speed manual 6-speed automatic	FWD	2023–present
Petrol mild hybrid	K15C	1,462 cc (1.5 L) I4	76 kW (102 hp; 103 PS) @ 6,000 rpm	137 N⋅m (14.0 kg⋅m; 101 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm	ISG	Lithium-ion	5-speed manual 6-speed automatic	FWD	2023–present (except India)

Sales

Year	India	Mexico[18]
2023	94,393[19]	384

References

External links

• Official website (Fronx)
• Official website (Urban Cruiser Taisor)