The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a sub-compact SUV positioned within the Nexa lineup and was officially launched in India in April 2023. Initially showcased at the Auto Expo 2023, the Fronx is based on the Heartect platform and combines coupe-like styling with the practicality of a high-riding urban SUV.
With distinctive design elements, multiple engine and transmission choices, and a broad feature list, the Fronx caters to a wide spectrum of customers in the sub-4-metre SUV space. Designed for urban buyers looking for a compact yet versatile vehicle, the Fronx continues to register strong demand in the Indian market.
The Fronx is available in five main variants: Sigma, Delta, Delta Plus, Zeta, and Alpha. The pricing reflects the choice between the naturally aspirated 1.2L engine and the spirited 1.0L Boosterjet turbo engine. Prices listed below are indicative ex-showroom figures.
Variant Type | Model/Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (INR) |
Petrol (Base) | Sigma (1.2L Manual) | ₹6.85 Lakh |
Turbo Petrol (Base) | Delta Plus Turbo (1.0L Manual) | ₹8.92 Lakh |
Turbo Petrol (Top) | Alpha Turbo (1.0L Manual) | ₹10.56 Lakh |
Automatic (Base) | Delta AMT (1.2L AMT) | ₹8.15 Lakh |
Automatic (Top) | Alpha Turbo AT Dual Tone (1.0L Torque Converter) | ₹11.98 Lakh |
CNG (Base) | Sigma CNG (1.2L Manual) | ₹7.79 Lakh |
CNG (Top) | Delta CNG (1.2L Manual) | ₹8.59 Lakh |
The price range for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is approximately ₹6.85 Lakh to ₹11.98 Lakh (ex-showroom).
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is equipped with standard safety features across all variants, including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, electronic stability program (ESP), ISOFIX child seat mounts, hill hold assist, rear defogger, and manual day/night IRVM. Higher variants additionally offer a 360-degree camera and reverse parking camera. While ADAS and six airbags are available in overseas versions, these are not yet offered in the India-spec model.
Safety Feature | Detail |
Airbags | Six Airbags Standard (Dual Front, Front Side, and Curtain) across all trims. |
Stability & Handling | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill Hold Assist standard across all variants. |
Other Standard Features | ABS with EBD, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, and Rear Parking Sensors. |
Advanced Tech (Alpha/Zeta) | 360-Degree Camera, Head-Up Display (HUD), and Reverse Parking Camera. |
The Maruti Fronx was launched in April 2023 with the aim of bridging the gap between premium hatchbacks and compact SUVs. Developed primarily for Indian consumers, the Fronx has also made its way to export markets, including Indonesia, where it recently launched with additional safety equipment such as ADAS and six airbags as standard.
The Fronx offers a unique engine lineup, including the highly efficient 1.2L Dualjet and the responsive 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol.
Powertrain/Fuel Max Power Max Torque Transmission Options 1.0L Turbo Boosterjet 99 bhp @ 5,500 rpm 147.6 Nm @ 2,000-4,500 rpm 5-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic (Torque Converter) 1.2L Dualjet Petrol 89 bhp @ 6,000 rpm 113 Nm @ 4,400 rpm 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT 1.2L S-CNG 76 bhp @ 6,000 rpm 98.5 Nm @ 4,300 rpm 5-speed Manual Only
The Fronx is one of the most fuel-efficient offerings in the crossover segment, with the CNG version delivering exceptional returns.
Powertrain/Transmission | ARAI Mileage |
1.0L Turbo Petrol Manual | 21.50 kmpl |
1.0L Turbo Petrol Automatic (TC) | 20.01 kmpl |
1.2L Petrol Manual | 21.79 kmpl |
1.2L Petrol AMT | 22.89 kmpl |
1.2L S-CNG Manual | 28.51 km/kg |
The Fronx offers five main variants: Sigma, Delta, Delta Plus, Zeta, and Alpha. The 1.0L Boosterjet engine is available from the Delta Plus (Turbo) trim upwards, while the 1.2L Dualjet engine is available up to the Delta Plus trim.
Buyers can choose from multiple monotone shades, including Arctic White, Grandeur Grey, Earthen Brown, Opulent Red, and Bluish Black. Dual-tone options are available on the top trims, pairing body colours with a contrasting black roof.
The Maruti Fronx competes in the highly contested sub-4-metre crossover and compact SUV segment:
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a Hit. It has registered strong demand since launch, surpassed five lakh units in production, and is India's fastest-exported SUV.
Yes, it is considered worth buying for its distinct coupe-SUV styling, availability of the potent 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine, high fuel efficiency (especially CNG), and a feature-loaded cabin.
The India-spec Maruti Suzuki Fronx has not yet been tested by Global NCAP (GNCAP) or Bharat NCAP (BNCAP). The export version manufactured in India did score a 4-star rating in the Japan NCAP (JNCAP) test, but that model includes additional safety features not offered in India.
The ARAI-claimed mileage for the Fronx ranges from approximately 20 to 22 kmpl for the petrol variants, and 28.51 km/kg for the CNG variant.
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a 5-seater compact SUV. It is not available in a 7-seater configuration.
The Fronx is essentially the Baleno's crossover sibling. The Fronx is better if you want a turbo engine option, higher ground clearance (190mm), and SUV-coupe styling. The Baleno is better if you prioritize a slightly lower starting price and better pure petrol mileage.
The Brezza is a more traditional, boxy Compact SUV with a larger, naturally-aspirated 1.5L engine (101 bhp) and a slightly larger boot. The Fronx is a coupe-style Crossover with two engine options, including the peppy 1.0L Turbo (98 bhp). The Brezza is generally preferred for its traditional SUV feel and safety history (old model had 4-star GNCAP), while the Fronx is preferred for its looks and efficiency.
The choice depends on priority:
The Creta is significantly bigger and more powerful as it belongs to the Mid-size SUV segment (4.3 meters). The Fronx is a sub-compact crossover (under 4 meters) and is far more fuel-efficient and affordable. The Creta is better if you need space and power; the Fronx is better for budget and city efficiency.
5 Nov 202510 Oct 202518 Sept 202515 Sept 202519 Aug 2025Maruti Suzuki Fronx |
|---|
Maruti Suzuki Fronx | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
₹6.85 Lakhs* | ₹7.3 Lakhs* | ₹7.76 Lakhs* | ₹6.14 Lakhs* | ₹7.91 Lakhs* | ₹5.25 Lakhs* |
User Rating 721 Reviews | User Rating 306 Reviews | User Rating 7 Reviews | User Rating 348 Reviews | User Rating 3 Reviews | User Rating - |
Airbags 6 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 6 |
Power 99 bhp | Power 114 bhp | Power 99 bhp | Power 99 bhp | Power 109 bhp | Power 109 bhp |
Torque 147.6 Nm | Torque 250 Nm | Torque 147.6 Nm | Torque 152 Nm | Torque 205 Nm | Torque 205 Nm |
Ground Clearance 190 mm | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance 190 mm | Ground Clearance 205 mm | Ground Clearance 180 mm | Ground Clearance 180 mm |
Length 3995 mm | Length 3995 mm | Length 3995 mm | Length 3994 mm | Length 3981 mm | Length 3981 mm |
Height 1550 mm | Height 1642 mm | Height 1550 mm | Height 1572 mm | Height 1586 mm | Height 1586 mm |
Width 1765 mm | Width 1790 mm | Width 1765 mm | Width 1758 mm | Width 1733 mm | Width 1733 mm |
Turning Radius 4.9 metres | Turning Radius - | Turning Radius 4.9 metres | Turning Radius 5 metres | Turning Radius 4.98 metres | Turning Radius 4.98 metres |
Boot Space 308 litres | Boot Space - | Boot Space 308 litres | Boot Space 336 litres | Boot Space 315 litres | Boot Space 315 litres |
Body Type SUV | Body Type SUV | Body Type SUV | Body Type SUV | Body Type SUV | Body Type SUV |
Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Currently viewing | Fronx vs Sonet | Fronx vs Urban Cruiser Taisor | Fronx vs Magnite | Fronx vs C3X | Fronx vs C3 |
Maruti Suzuki, by its own admission, has come late to the SUV party in the Indian car market. And while the Brezza has been a stellar hit in the sub-compact SUV segment, it has only now been joined by the Grand Vitara in the mid-size SUV space. The country's largest car maker still sees a whole lot of space and in a brazen attempt to emerge as the largest SUV player by end of 2024, is now gearing up to launch the all-new Maruti Suzuki Fronx.
There are questions aplenty still. How will Maruti price the Fronx? Why would a customer ditch the Baleno and opt for the Fronx? And what impact will Fronx's eventual fate have on the Brezza - both sub-four meter SUVs? We landed in Goa recently to test the vehicle on its own, pre-launch merit. Here is the first full-drive review of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx:
Maruti Suzuki Fronx is offered in five variants - Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta and Alpha. It also comes with two engine options, the first is a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol motor that is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox as well as an AMT unit. This engine is offered in Sigma, Delta and Delta+ variants.
But Maruti seems to be betting really big on the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol Boosterjet engine, previously on the Baleno RS before being taken off from there owing to lukewarm response. On the Fronx, it could be an entirely different tale - all the test units made available to members of the press were the turbo engine versions. The turbo engine is made available on the Delta+, Zeta and Alpha of Fronx, mated to a manual gearbox and an AT.
The engine is quite responsive once you get a move, with throttle pushes enforcing the required momentum. Although the initial burst from standstill won't exactly blow you off your driver's seat - the pickup from stationery doesn't quite have the ‘turbo’ appeal, the power build up around 2,400 RPM mark is decent and the AT in our test unit slotted the appropriate numbers without batting an eyelid. For others looking to negate that initial hesitation, there are paddle sifters, of course.
Fronx also manages to climb its way to triple-digit speeds on open roads with a fair bit of ease and holds its straight lines well. Being pushed into tight corners at speed may not be its foray - some amount of body roll does make its effect felt, but the Fronx manages to keep a grip on engine and ambient noise coming into the cabin. And that high(er) ground clearance also helps it clear speed breakers even though the taut suspension could have been softened a tad because the ride can sometimes be quite jumpy. The steering too could have been more engaging, closer to the set up on the Baleno. What does stand out though is a turning radius of just 4.9 meters which makes it scrumptiously easy to make tight, full turns.
While we did not drive the engine with the manual gearbox, we expect it to be similar to the one new-age Maruti cars and hence, offering short throws and even better command through speed constructs.
Overall, there is nothing that is revolutionary in the way Fronx moves, apart from that turbo petrol motor. But in it may be its strength because it is a familiar motion machine in a new package.
Being an entirely new model, it is in its exterior design that Fronx is looking to create the deepest chord with potential buyers. Here is a smartly-designed crossover-ish SUV that has the same length and wheelbase as the Baleno but stands taller and wider. Interestingly, Brezza is taller and wider, still.
But while the Brezza launched last year brought together its very own styling updates, the Fronx design is a confluence of elements already seen on fellow car models from the Nexa stable. It is like different ingredients have been brought together to create a new dish. Looks can be subjective but to us, the visual dish clicks. A large grille with a chrome bar on the face is flanked on either side by sleek three-part LED DRLs. The head light units sit just below the DRLs, much like on the Grand Vitara. The bumper gets faux skid plates in grey that adds a sporty touch.
The side profile appears similar to that of the Baleno although Fronx is more muscular and complete with a swooping roofline. The C-pillar gets a black insert and there is black cladding on the wheel arches above the 16-inch alloy wheels. And at the rear, the SUV gets a stretched LED light bar to connect the two LED tail lights, an integrated spoiler and the bumper has a muscular design to further underline the SUV credentials. And in terms of exterior body colour options, there are six single-tone hues - Nexa Blue, Arctic White, Grandeur Grey, Earthen Brown, Opulent Red, and Splendid Silver. There are also three dual-tone choices - Earthen Brown + Bluish Black, Opulent Red + Bluish Black and Splendid Silver + Bluish Black.
Step inside and the Fronx cabin greets you in ways that would be very familiar to owners of newer Maruti cars. The dashboard layout has been taken straight out of the Baleno and planted here. This multi-layered dash, the nine-inch SmartPlay pro+ infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the controls for the air-conditioning, the driver display screen and the steering wheel design and layout are all carried forward. Not that any of these have inherent flaws but barring a higher ride height, it is nearly impossible to know if you are in a Baleno or the new Fronx.
The SUV offers comfortable seats and has decent space for four people. Fit in a fifth in the middle of the rear seats and it may be a tight squeeze. But leg space, knee room and head height are otherwise adequate. What's sorely missed is a sunroof and rear seat armrests.
The feature list, otherwise, is quite decent and includes a Head-up Display (HUD), 360-degree camera, wireless phone charging, push-button start, automatic climate control, cruise control and Suzuki telematics, among others. And to highlight the basic safety aspects, the Fronx gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, Hill-Hold Assist and ESP.
The Fronx is a young SUV that expands Maruti Suzuki's ambitions of having a wider SUV portfolio. Bringing back that Turbo Boosterjet engine could pay rich dividends while the styling ought to also connect with the intended target audience.
But Fronx isn't an entirely excitable package because much of what it offers in terms of space, drive dynamics and feature list is already on offer on several other Maruti Suzuki models and the list of unique USPs are rather limited. There is, however, no denying though that it will benefit enormously from Maruti Suzuki's brand popularity, robust sales and post-sales network.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in the 7 Colours in India.
| Rear AC Vents | Yes |
| Airbags | Yes |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Max Torque | 98.5- 147.6 Nm |
| Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Mileage | 20.01-28.51 kmpl |
| Transmission | Manual,Automatic |
| Engine | 998 - 1197 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol,CNG |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx in India is available in Petrol & CNG variants. Average mileage of Maruti Suzuki Fronx's petrol variant is 21.79 kmpl (As claimed by the brand in ideal road conditions). Maruti Suzuki Fronx Sigma 1.2L MT comes with a 37 litres fuel tank.
Popular Maruti Suzuki Cars
View all  Popular Suv Cars
