Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a recent addition to the Nexa lineup by the Indo-Japanese automaker, aimed at competing with the newly-launched Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch. This compact crossover is available in Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta, and Alpha trims, and offers three fuel options: 1.0L turbo petrol Boosterjet, 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol, and 1.2L with a CNG kit. The CNG variants, Sigma and Delta, are priced at Rs 8.42 lakh and Rs 9.28 lakh, respectively, making them Rs 95,000 more expensive than their petrol counterparts.
According to leaked information, Maruti Suzuki is planning to introduce the Fronx CNG variant with six airbags. Currently, the Sigma and Delta trims come with standard dual airbags. The report suggests that the carmaker might make six airbags a standard safety feature across the entire Fronx model range.
In terms of safety features, the Maruti Fronx Sigma trim offers hill hold assist, reverse parking sensors, electronic stability program, and rear defogger. It also includes automatic climate control, keyless entry and go, fabric seat upholstery, dual-tone interior, a 60:40 split rear seat, power windows, tilt-adjustable steering, steel wheels with wheel covers, and halogen projector headlamps.
The Delta trim of the Fronx provides additional features such as a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, voice assistant features, over-the-air updates, a 4-speaker sound system, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, electrically adjustable wing mirrors, steering wheel-mounted controls, a rear parcel tray, turn indicators on wing mirrors, and chrome garnish on the grille.
Within two months of its market launch, Maruti Suzuki has sold 17,854 units of the Fronx, with 9,863 units sold in May and 7,991 units in June. Following the Fronx, the company has also introduced two new utility vehicles (UV) to its product lineup: the 5-door Jimny lifestyle off-roader and the Invicto premium MPV.
