Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Variant-wise features explained

Maruti Suzuki is expanding their SUV line-up drastically. There was a time when they used to only have the Brezza. However, now they have the Brezza and Grand Vitara and they will soon be launching the Jimny and the Fronx. While everyone is hyped up for the Jimny, it is expected that the Fronx will be the most affordable compact SUV in Maruti's lineup.

	Sigma 1.2L MT	Delta 1.2L MT/AMT	Delta+ 1.2L MT/AMT & 1.0L Turbo MT	Zeta 1.0L Turbo MT/AT	Alpha 1.0L Turbo MT/AT
Exterior	Halogen Projector headlamps LED tail lamps Wheel covers Roof spoiler Skid plates Plastic cladding Shark-fin antenna	Front grille with chrome Body coloured ORVMs with Turn Indicators	LED headlamps LED DRLs Alloy wheels	Lightbar Rear wiper with washer	Precision-cut alloy wheels Dual-tone colours UV-cut glass
Interior	Rear Foldable Seats Power windows Adjustable Seat Headrests Dual-tone interior Premium fabric seats Flat-bottom steering wheel	Rear parcel tray		Front Center Armrest Front Footwell Illumination Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles	Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Safety features	ESP Hill Hold Assist Rear parking sensors Rear defogger ISOFIX mounts Day/Night IRVM Dual front airbags			Rear view camera Side and Curtain Airbags	Automatic IRVM
Infotainment system		17.78 cm touchscreen system Wireless Android Auto Wireless Apple CarPlay OTA updates USB and Bluetooth 4 speakers		2 Tweeters
Comfort and Convenience	Gear shift indicator Tilt adjustment for steering Keyless entry Automatic Climate Control	Electrically Foldable ORVMs Steering Wheel Mounted Controls	Automatic Headlamps	MID Wireless charger Paddle shifters (AT only) Tilt and Telescopic adjustment for steering wheel Push button to start/stop engine Height Adjustable Driver Seat Rear AC Vents Fast USB Charging Sockets Suzuki Connect	Heads-up display 360-degree camera Cruise control Auto Electrically Foldable ORVM

The manufacturer has not yet launched the Fronx in the Indian market but the variants and what features they will be offering have been revealed. It will be offered in five variants. There is Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta and Alpha.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Exterior

The exterior of the Fronx looks like a smaller version of the Grand Vitara. So, people who cannot afford the Grand Vitara can buy the Fronx. Up-front, there is a split headlamp setup. On the sides, there are alloy wheels, squared-off wheel arches with black plastic cladding and a sloping roof line. At the rear, there are LED tail lamps with a lightbar that connects both of them.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Interior

The interior of the Fronx also looks like a toned-down version of the Grand Vitara. It gets a flat-bottom steering wheel, an analogue instrument cluster with a multi-information display, a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and much more. The cabin also gets a dual-tone theme for a more up-market look.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Engine and gearbox

The Fronx will be offered in two engine options. There is a 1.2-litre unit borrowed from the Baleno. It produces 88 bhp at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 113 Nm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. Then there is the 1.0-litre BoosterJet engine that produces 98 bhp at 5,500 rpm and a peak torque output of 147 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.