At the 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) will make its long-awaited Fronx SUV debut. It is based on the Baleno premium hatchback.

In our market, the Fronx will be positioned above the Baleno and below the Brezza small SUV. It is intended to take the place of the S-Cross, which, surprisingly, was one of the few Maruti models with low sales. Maruti has taken sufficient steps to set it apart from the Baleno upon which it is built.

Bookings have started for the same.

Design

• The crossover SUV has a contemporary design language, with the primary headlight cluster located at the bumper and LED DRLs mounted on the bonnet.
• The center of the grille is a large NEXwave grille with a chrome strip and a Suzuki emblem.
• A tough skid plate is also present to support the crossover SUV silhouette.
• The Fronx has a clever collection of alloys that highlight the side profile on the sides.
• The side additionally receives squared wheel arches, silver side body cladding, and a chrome window frame.
• The black B and C pillars and roof rails emphasize the SUV characteristics.
• At the rear, there is a strong skid plate, a shark fin antenna, vertically-oriented reflector lights, and a sleek and elegant LED taillamp design.

Overall, the Fronx can be distinguished from the other items even if it shares some front-end characteristics with the Grand Vitara.

Interiors and features

The Fronx has a variety of interior features, including a 6-speaker Premium Arkamys Audio System, a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Infotainment System powered by Arkamys, a 360 View Camera, Wireless Charging, Heads-Up Display, Next-Gen Suzuki Connect with 40+ Intelligent Connect Car Features, 6 Airbags, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Auto IRVM, Hill Hold Assist, and all seats have 3-point ELR seat belts.

• The Fronx will compete with vehicles like the Renault Kiger, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV300 after its launch.
• The Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG won’t have any active competitors in its CNG configuration.

Engine and Specifications

• A cool 100 PS and 147.6 Nm of peak power and torque are produced by the 1.0-liter Boosterjet turbo petrol engine that originally drove the Maruti Fronx.
• A 1.2-liter K-Series Dual Jet VVT engine is also an option, producing 88 horsepower and 113 Nm of maximum power and torque.
• The gearboxes that come with this engine are a 6-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual, and a 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
• It is interestingly fitted with an all-wheel-drive system.

Launch Date & Price

The Fronx will be introduced in April 2023 to take the position of the now-discontinued Maruti Suzuki S-cross. Having said that, Maruti has already started taking reservations for its next crossover built around the Baleno. The Fronx has an initial booking minimum of Rs. 11,000.

The five-seat Maruti FRONX is an SUV. In India, the Maruti FRONX is anticipated to debut in April 2023. Prices should start at Rs. 8.00 Lakh.