The brochure describes Fronx as “The Shape of New”, and this identity is visible in its sporty silhouette, bold front design and connected rear styling. The Fronx is available with a 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine, 1.2-litre S-CNG option and a 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet petrol engine. This makes it suitable for different buyers, from mileage-focused users to people who want stronger performance.
Exterior Design and Styling
The Fronx has a bold and youthful exterior design. It combines the elegance of a NEXA car with the stance of a compact SUV. The front profile gets the NEXWave grille and a striking front fascia, which give it a strong road presence. The NEXTre’ LED DRLs make the car look futuristic and premium.
The side profile has an aerodynamic shape with a progressive roofline. The muscular shoulder lines and body cladding give the Fronx a sporty SUV character. It also gets roof garnish, skid plates, wheel arch cladding, side door cladding and underbody cladding depending on the variant.
At the rear, the Fronx gets NEXA signature connected full LED rear combination lamps. In higher variants, the connected light bar gives the car a modern and premium look. The car also gets alloy wheels in selected variants, while the top variant gets geometric precision-cut alloy wheels.
Interior and Cabin Experience
Inside, the Fronx gets dual-tone plush interiors. The cabin is designed to feel modern and sporty. The dashboard gets a special forged metal finish with accents, which connects the steering, infotainment system and centre console in a stylish way.
The car offers a flat-bottom steering wheel, premium fabric seats, rear parcel tray, leather-wrapped steering wheel in the top variant and chrome-plated inside door handles in selected variants. The cabin is practical for daily city use and comfortable enough for family drives.
The Fronx offers seating for 5 people. The petrol and turbo variants offer 308 litres of boot space. The rear seats get 60:40 split folding functionality, which improves luggage flexibility when carrying more items.
Comfort and Convenience Features
The Fronx comes with several comfort features depending on the variant. It offers automatic climate control, power windows for front and rear, driver power window auto up/down with anti-pinch, keyless entry, electrically adjustable ORVMs and steering wheel mounted controls.
Higher variants get engine push start-stop with smart key, electrically foldable ORVMs, height adjustable driver seat, front centre armrest with sliding storage, rear AC vents, rear fast USB charging sockets Type-A and Type-C, front footwell illumination and tilt plus telescopic steering adjustment.
The Alpha variant also offers cruise control, wireless smart device charger and head-up display. These features make the Fronx feel more premium and useful for modern buyers.
Infotainment and Technology
The Fronx offers a strong infotainment package. Selected variants get a 17.78 cm SmartPlay Pro touchscreen, while the top Alpha variant gets a 22.86 cm SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system. The SmartPlay Pro+ system also gets Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS.
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support are available in selected variants, and the brochure mentions wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other infotainment features include onboard voice assistant with “Hi Suzuki” wake-up command, over-the-air updates, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters in higher variants.
The top variant also gets a 360 View Camera, which helps while parking in tight areas. The head-up display shows useful information in the driver’s line of sight, improving convenience during city and highway driving.
Suzuki Connect Features
The Fronx offers Suzuki Connect in Zeta and Alpha variants. This connected car system includes safety and security features such as emergency alerts, breakdown notification, stolen vehicle notification and tracking, immobilizer request, tow-away tracking, geofence, safe time alert and valet alert.
Remote operations include remote AC control in automatic variants, door lock or cancel lock, headlight off, hazard lights on/off, alarm on/off, smartwatch connectivity and Suzuki Connect skill for Amazon Alexa.
It also offers vehicle status and alerts such as low fuel and low range alert, overspeed alert, AC idling, door and lock status, battery status, trip start and end, headlamp and hazard light status, live vehicle tracking, location sharing, driving score, navigate to car and view or share trip history.
Engine Options and Performance
The Fronx is available with two main petrol engine options. The first is a 1.2-litre K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine. This engine has a capacity of 1197 cc and produces 66 kW or 89.73 PS at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm.
The second option is the 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet engine. It has a capacity of 998 cc and produces 73.6 kW or 100.06 PS at 5500 rpm and 147.6 Nm of torque between 2000 and 4500 rpm. This engine is designed for buyers who want stronger acceleration and a more exciting drive.
The Fronx also gets an S-CNG option with the 1.2-litre K-Series engine. In CNG mode, it produces 57 kW or 77.5 PS at 6000 rpm and 98.5 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm. The CNG variant is suitable for buyers who want lower running cost.
Transmission Options
The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available with 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT options. The CNG variant comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet engine is available with 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission.
The turbo automatic variant also offers paddle shifters, which make the driving experience more engaging. The AMT variant is useful for city users who want easy two-pedal driving, while the turbo manual and turbo automatic variants are better for performance-focused buyers.
Mileage and Fuel Efficiency
As per the brochure, the 1.2-litre petrol manual variant delivers 21.79 km/l, while the 1.2-litre AMT variant delivers 22.89 km/l. The 1.2-litre CNG variant delivers 28.51 km/kg.
The 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet manual variant delivers 21.5 km/l, while the turbo automatic variant delivers 20.01 km/l. The petrol fuel tank capacity is 37 litres. The CNG version gets a 37-litre petrol tank and 55 litres water equivalent CNG capacity.
Safety Features
Safety is one of the important highlights of the Fronx. The brochure mentions 6 airbags, including dual front airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags. The car also gets Electronic Stability Program and Hill Hold Assist as standard.
Other safety features include reverse parking sensors with infographic display, rear view camera in selected variants, 360 View Camera in the top variant, seat belt reminder for driver, co-driver and rear passengers, all 3-point ELR seat belts, rear defogger, anti-theft security system and ISOFIX child seat restraint system.
The Fronx is built on the Suzuki HEARTECT platform. The brochure also highlights six airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking assist, 3-point ELR seatbelts, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, full frontal impact compliance, frontal offset impact compliance, side impact compliance and pedestrian compliance.
Dimensions and Key Specifications
| Specification |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx |
| Length |
3995 mm |
| Width |
1765 mm |
| Height |
1550 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2520 mm |
| Boot Space |
308 litres petrol / turbo |
| Seating Capacity |
5 persons |
| Minimum Turning Radius |
4.9 m |
| Tyre Size |
195/60 R16 |
Engine Specifications
| Specification |
1.2L Petrol |
1.2L CNG |
1.0L Turbo |
| Engine Type |
1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT |
1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT |
1.0L Turbo Boosterjet |
| Engine Capacity |
1197 cc |
1197 cc |
998 cc |
| Maximum Power |
66 kW / 89.73 PS @ 6000 rpm |
57 kW / 77.5 PS @ 6000 rpm in CNG mode |
73.6 kW / 100.06 PS @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque |
113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
98.5 Nm @ 4300 rpm in CNG mode |
147.6 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm |
| Transmission |
5MT / 5AMT |
5MT |
5MT / 6AT |
| Fuel Efficiency |
21.79 km/l MT, 22.89 km/l AMT |
28.51 km/kg |
21.5 km/l MT, 20.01 km/l AT |
Brakes, Suspension and Tyres
The Fronx gets disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. For suspension, it uses MacPherson strut at the front and torsion beam at the rear. The tyre size is 195/60 R16 across the listed versions.
Lower variants get steel wheels with wheel covers, Delta+ and Zeta get painted alloy wheels, while the Alpha variant gets precision-cut alloy wheels. The overall setup is suitable for city driving, highway use and everyday compact SUV needs.
Colour Options
The Fronx is available in multiple colour options. The brochure lists NEXA Blue Celestial, Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Earthen Brown, Opulent Red and Bluish Black.
Dual-tone options include Earthen Brown with Bluish Black Roof, Splendid Silver with Bluish Black Roof and Opulent Red with Black Roof. These colour options make the Fronx look more stylish and youthful.
Which Variant Should You Buy?
If you want the most affordable Fronx experience, the Sigma 1.2L manual variant can be considered. It offers the basic Fronx design, 1.2-litre petrol engine, important safety features and practical equipment.
If you want better value, the Delta variant is a good option. It adds touchscreen infotainment, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering controls and more convenience features. Delta CNG is suitable for buyers who want lower running cost.
If you want more style and features, the Delta+ variant makes more sense. It adds LED DRLs, automatic headlamps, connected rear lamps and alloy wheels depending on the selected powertrain.
If you want a turbo engine and connected features, the Zeta 1.0L Turbo variant is a strong choice. It offers wireless charger, rear AC vents, rear fast charging USB ports, Suzuki Connect, tweeters and more convenience equipment.
If you want the most feature-loaded Fronx, the Alpha variant is the best choice. It offers Head Up Display, 360 View Camera, SmartPlay Pro+ 22.86 cm touchscreen, cruise control, precision-cut alloys, UV cut glasses, leather-wrapped steering wheel and dual-tone exterior option.
Final Verdict
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a strong option for buyers who want a sporty compact SUV with premium styling, good mileage, useful features and multiple engine choices. It offers the practicality of a hatchback and the road presence of an SUV-inspired crossover.
The 1.2-litre petrol variant is best for daily city use and mileage-focused buyers. The CNG variant is ideal for high-running users who want lower fuel expenses. The 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet variant is best for buyers who want stronger performance and a more exciting drive. Overall, the Fronx is a stylish, efficient and feature-rich compact SUV from NEXA.
