Maruti FRONX Latest Update Abtak
Latest Update: We have compared the claimed fuel efficiency figures of Maruti Fronx with those of its subcompact SUV rivals.
Launch: Maruti could launch the Fronx in April.
Price: It is expected to be priced from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom).
Variants: Maruti is offering it in five broad variants: Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta and Alpha.
Colours: You can book the Fronx in three dual-tone and six monotone colours: Earthen Brown with Bluish Black roof, Opulent Red with Bluish Black roof, Splendid Silver with Bluish Black roof, Earthen Brown, Arctic White, Opulent Red, Grandeur Grey and Splendid Silver.
Seating Capacity: It has the capacity to seat five passengers.
Engine and Transmission: Maruti has put two petrol engines on offer: a 1-litre turbo-petrol BoosterJet engine (100PS/148Nm) with mild-hybrid technology and a 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol unit (90PS/113Nm) from the Baleno. The former is paired with a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, while the latter offers either a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT.
Here are the claimed mileage figures of the Fronx:
1.0-litre MT: 21.5kmpl
1.0-litre AT: 20.1kmpl
1.2-litre MT: 21.79kmpl
1.2-litre AMT: 22.89kmpl
Features: Features on board the Fronx include a nine-inch infotainment system, heads-up display, cruise control, auto climate control and wireless phone charging.
Safety: In terms of passenger safety, it gets up to six airbags, electronic stability program (ESP), hill-hold assist, a 360-degree camera, ISOFIX anchors and ABS with EBD ensure passenger safety.
Rivals: The Fronx does not have any direct rivals in the country yet, but it will compete with subcompact SUVs like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, Maruti Brezza and the Hyundai Exter.
Maruti Fronx EV: Maruti Fronx EV is in the works and will be a part of Maruti's electric lineup.
