One of the most sought-after car categories in the rapidly growing and competitive Indian automobile market is the compact SUV. Consumer preference shifted toward versatile, stylish, and feature-packed vehicles, with this more recent car category making automakers innovate constantly for new models.
The Maruti Suzuki FRONX is a bold and distinctive compact SUV designed to appeal to urban buyers in its contemporary styling, efficient powertrains, and packed technology.
The new FRONX is part of Maruti Suzuki’s long-term strategy to further strengthen its position in the SUV segment. It is expected to provide a fresh option for sub-4-meter SUVs that are sporty-looking but yet practical for customers.
Meant for the young and adventurous customers, FRONX integrates the best in design and performance with functionality, while remaining truer to the Maruti hallmark of affordability and reliability.
Let’s understand how the Maruti Suzuki FRONX is characterized on the dashboard: design, performance, features, and market positioning for why it is touted as the next big thing in the compact SUV market.
Exterior Design: Futuristic and Bold
It is exactly this that catches the eye right from the outset for the Maruti Suzuki FRONX. Maruti has undertaken a very bold step by standing out from what was conventional in terms of design language, combining sleek futuristic aesthetics with an all-terrain SUV stance.
As underlined by the entity, the FRONX belongs to Maruti’s new “NEXA Create” design philosophy to convey an urban style, sophistication, and premium feel.
At the front, the FRONX sports a pronounced grille with chrome accents and also flanked by sleek LED headlamps equipped with DRLs (Daytime Running Lights).
The sharpness of the design thus blesses the headlamp to give an aggressive yet subtle look towards an SUV. The muscular bumper and the silver skid plate have upgraded the rugged aspect of the SUV, which simply convey that the FRONX is ready for street roads as well as off-road trips.
Its special clamshell bonnet and sculpted wheel arches, which contain sporty 16-inch alloy wheels, stylishly brands the side profile of the FRONX. The body claddings, along with its floating roof design accentuated by silver roof rails, bring in even more elements of the sporty and youthful enthusiasm of this vehicle.
The rear does not fail to impress and comes with the same paired LED taillights, which together are characterized by a sleek LED strip-a trend also in the premium SUVs.
The sporty rear spoiler and dual-tone bumpers round off the look to ensure that the FRONX carries a commanding road presence from all angles.
It is available in a number of eye-catching color options, among them several dual-tone finishes, to catch the attention of younger buyers who seek a more vibrant and personalized appearance.
Overall, the FRONX design is perfectly located at the confluence of daringness, style, and modernity in order to stand out over a more and more crowded compact SUV market.
Interior: Tech-Laden and Comfortable
Step inside the Maruti Suzuki FRONX and you are welcomed by a modern, premium cabin well-appointed with several features inside out to attract the tech-savvy, urban buyer. The FRONX’s interior is all about connectivity, comfort, and practicality.
Interestingly enough, the dashboard is simple yet elegant, with a number of soft-touch materials. It also has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and silver trim metals that really make this cabin more premium.
Inside the FRONX, one of the bright features that can be noted is the floating 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system positioned at the center of the dashboard. This touch screen system looks visually splendid but is also very functional.
It supports both ‘Apple CarPlay’ and ‘Android Auto’, which ensures full smartphone integration without any hassle.
Voice recognition is yet another infotainment feature included with the setup, and users are also allowed to remotely access multiple functions of the vehicle through the smartphone’s implementation of Maruti’s Suzuki Connect app.
The driver seat has pretty good ergonomics, and with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, much more such information like real-time fuel efficiency, navigating information, or alerts becomes available for the driver.
Multifunction steering wheel-mounted controls for audio, Bluetooth and cruise control are some examples, keeping the driver in a focused position.
Space: FRONX does not disappoint here. Although not too large in size, the SUV has good legroom and headroom available for passengers regardless of which seat, front or rear, they may take.
This brings its versatility to long road travels and day-to-day commutes in equal measure. Its seats are well cushioned yet boast good support, and higher variants come with leather trim for an even more luxurious feel.
Even the rear seat passengers get adjustable headrests and a center armrest, and rear AC vents ensure comfort on the hot days of summer.
Practically speaking, the FRONX has many storage places: door pockets, cup holders, and even an enormous glovebox. The boot space is good enough for weekend luggage. More cargo space can be acquired by folding the rear seats back.
Engine and Performance: efficient yet pleasurable to drive
There are two engine choices in the Maruti Suzuki FRONX so a customer can choose between these two based on their needs.
First, is the tried-and-tested option of 1.2-liter DualJet, Dual VVT petrol engine, producing 89 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. This engine is available with a 5-speed manual transmission or with a 5-speed AMT (Automated Manual Transmission).
Besides giving good fuel mileage, it has a great balance between ensuring proper fuel efficiency and performance. The DualJet technology assists for ideal combustion, which results in better mileage figures, making this variant the best for city dwellers who are quite concerned with efficiency.
The other engine variant is the more powerful 1.0-liter BoosterJet turbocharged petrol engine, churning out 99 bhp and 147 Nm of torque. This engine feels more responsive and is sportier, especially for those driving who want a little excitement in their drive.
The BoosterJet engine is available with either 5-speed manual transmission or with 6-speed torque converter automatic to smoothen its gear shifts and give a feel to its driver’s that he is very much in the control of his vehicle.
The turbocharger in the FRONX provides it a lively drive, and with higher speeds of the need for acceleration off the line, this is appropriate for highway trips as well as city rush hour.
At the same time, on fuel efficiency, it really goes impressing with good mileages. So the 1.2-liter variant could achieve approximately 21-22 km/l, and the 1.0-liter BoosterJet variant could manage almost 19-20 km/l, depending on the driving condition.
Since Maruti has really taken a very strong call with emphasis on lightweight construction along with fuel-saving technologies, the FRONX surely is not only great to drive but pretty easy on the pocket when it comes to running costs.
The FRONX also features Auto Start-Stop technology, which saves the fuel in traffic stops while the car is stationary for long periods of time and shuts off the engine.
Safety: Stuffed with Advanced Features
Maruti Suzuki has not compromised on safety either and has made sure that the FRONX is well-equipped with many advanced safety features that safeguard not just the driver but also the passengers.
The six airbags, ABS with EBD, and ESP ensure that the vehicle does not lose its stability or manages to come out of control situations in difficult driving conditions.
Other safety features are hill hold assist, preventing rolling backwards on hills, and reverse parking sensors and camera for parking in very tight spaces. It has ISOFIX child seat anchors that help ensure that even the youngest passengers are safely strapped in when traveling.
Maruti has also not compromised on the structural integrity of the FRONX wherein high tensile steel has been used in the cricumferential of body for safety purposes.
The compact SUV is going to perform up well during crash testing, hence the confidence given to the buyers in all concerns about safety.
The Maruti Suzuki FRONX is designed to be a compact SUV targeting the needs of urban buyers who do not just want a car that is stylish and technologically savvy but one that is also instrumental in saving fuel.
It would appeal to a great many young professionals, small families, and first-time SUV buyers who desire the flexibility of a compact vehicle with the boldness of an SUV.
The FRONX competes with the segment competitors, such as Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, and Nissan Magnite. But what makes the FRONX unique is the package of futuristic design combined with some modern-day features along with Maruti’s huge service network reach in the markets.
True value for money proposition at its price of INR 8-12 lakh the FRONX comes, especially for those who want features and design in a sub-4-meter SUV.
And that reputation of reliability in Maruti doesn’t go too far behind in adding to the value of the product, for metropolitan as well as rural markets will no doubt find highly appealing the FRONX.
A New Star in the Compact SUV Segment
More than a new compact SUV, the Maruti Suzuki FRONX is bold for what it says from Maruti Suzuki as they continue to evolve with the demands of modern Indian consumers.
Cutting-edge design, tech-filled interior, and a package of highly efficient engine options and comprehensive safety features will make their mark in the highly competitive compact SUV segment.
It offers a worthy option for those seeking the flexibility, style, and feature-rich compact SUV that doesn’t compromise on performance or practicality.
Be it busy city streets driving, weekend getaways, or, seriously, a statement on style-the FRONX promises an immersive drive with excitement as daily activity.
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