Engineering:Suzuki Fronx
| Suzuki Fronx | |
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_front_view.png) 2023 Suzuki Fronx 1.2 Delta+ (India) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | India: Ahmedabad (Suzuki Motor Gujarat) |
| Designer | Masahiro Kato, Vidyasagar Gupta, Abhishek Bhasker and Mohammad Arif[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | HEARTECT B platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild hybrid (1.0 L turbo) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm (99.2 in) |
| Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 965–1,060 kg (2,127–2,337 lb) |
The Suzuki Fronx is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment)[3] produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki through its Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki since 2023. It is based on the Baleno hatchback, and positioned below the Brezza.[4][5]
Overview
Presented in January 2023 at the Auto Expo in India, the Fronx for the Indian market is exclusively available at the Nexa dealership chain reserved for high-end Maruti Suzuki models. It is Suzuki's second model in the sub-4 metre SUV segment in India after the Brezza, and occupies the lower bracket of India's sub-4 metre tax structure due to its smaller engine.[6]
Maruti Suzuki claims it had spent 9 billion rupees in the development of the Fronx. Compared to the Baleno, the bonnet has been heightened, the body panels reshaped, and the rear pillars are tilted forward.[7] It has a 308-litre boot, 10 litres smaller than the Baleno due to a slightly raised loading floor.[8] The ground clearance is also raised by 20 mm (0.8 in) to 210 mm (8.3 in), a result of a modified suspension and larger 195/60 R16 tyres.[9]
The Fronx has been exported from India since July 2023. Planned export markets include the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Australia.[3] For export markets, the 1.5-liter K15C four-cylinder engine with the Smart Hybrid system is available.[10]
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Interior
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Markets
India
In the Indian market, the Fronx is offered in five variants: Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta and Alpha. The latter three are powered by the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, while Sigma, Delta, and Delta+ uses the 1.2-litre petrol engine.[11]
GCC
The Fronx was unveiled in the GCC markets on 16 July 2023. It is powered by the 1.5-liter mild hybrid petrol engine and it is offered in GL and GLX grade levels.
Powertrain
The Fronx is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder K10C Boosterjet turbocharged petrol engine rated at 73.6 kW (99 hp; 100 PS), with a 48V mild hybrid system. This engine option is available with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed Aisin torque converter automatic transmission. Another engine option is the less expensive 1.2-litre K12N Dualjet petrol engine rated at 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS), mated to a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual gearbox.[9]
| Type | Engine code[12] | Displacement | Power | Torque | Electric motor | Battery | Transmission | Layout | Calendar years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | K12N Dualjet | 1,197 cc (1.2 L) I4 | 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) @ 6,000 rpm | 113 N⋅m (11.5 kg⋅m; 83.3 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm | - | - |
|
FWD | 2023–present |
| Petrol/CNG | K12N Dualjet[13] | 1,197 cc (1.2 L) I4 | Petrol: 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) @ 6,000 rpm
CNG: 57 kW (76 hp; 77 PS) @ 6,000 rpm |
Petrol: 113 N⋅m (11.5 kg⋅m; 83.3 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm
CNG: 98.5 N⋅m (10.0 kg⋅m; 72.6 lb⋅ft) @ 4,300 rpm |
- | - | 5-speed manual | FWD | 2023–present (only available in India) |
| Petrol mild hybrid |
K10C Boosterjet | 998 cc (1.0 L) turbocharged I3 | 73.6 kW (99 hp; 100 PS) @ 5,500 rpm | 147.6 N⋅m (15.1 kg⋅m; 109 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–4,500 rpm | ISG | Lithium-ion |
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FWD | 2023–present |
| Petrol mild hybrid |
K15C | 1,462 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 76 kW (102 hp; 103 PS) @ 6,000 rpm | 137 N⋅m (14.0 kg⋅m; 101 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm | ISG | Lithium-ion |
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FWD | 2023–present (except India) |
Sales
| Year | India | Mexico[14] |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94,393[15] | 384 |
References
- ↑ "JP, 1746335, S". https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/?uri=/c1800/DE/JP-2022-027160/80EA6894D60AEFE6E6245F9943A0E29685885CFEF80AB9A66B20AF85A3F70467/30/en.
- ↑ "Suzuki Fronx Breaks Cover In India As A Baleno-Based Urban SUV". 12 January 2023. https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/suzuki-fronx-breaks-cover-in-india-as-a-baleno-based-urban-suv/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Leggett, David (2023-07-13). "Maruti Suzuki starts export of Fronx" (in en-US). https://www.just-auto.com/news/maruti-suzuki-starts-export-of-fronx/.
- ↑ Chakravarty, Shubhodeep (2023-01-12). "Maruti Fronx compact SUV, based on Baleno, showcased at Auto Expo 2023" (in en). https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/maruti-suzuki-baleno-based-fronx-showcased-at-auto-expo-2023-41673329642783.html.
- ↑ "Auto Expo 2023: Maruti Baleno SUV Unveiled As The Fronx | CarDekho.com" (in en). https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/maruti-is-bringing-back-turbopetrol-engines-with-the-balenobased-fronx-30252.htm.
- ↑ "Auto Expo 2023: Maruti Suzuki Fronx revealed, bookings open". 2023-01-12. https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/maruti-suzuki-fronx-revealed-bookings-open-426900.
- ↑ "Design Direction Of Nexa Fronx - The 900 Crore-Rupee Car" (in en). https://www.v3cars.com/news/maruti-suzuki-nexa-fronx-design-direction-900-crore-investment.
- ↑ "Maruti Suzuki Fronx test drive review" (in en). 2023-04-10. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/auto-focus/maruti-suzuki-fronx-test-drive-review/article66719517.ece.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Get behind the wheel of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx" (in en). https://www.autocarpro.in/feature/maruti-suzuki-fronx-review-boosterjet-is-back-114652.
- ↑ "All-New Jimny 5-Door and All-New SUV Fronx Unveiled in India" (Press release). Suzuki. 12 January 2023.
- ↑ "Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Variant-wise features explained". The Times of India. 2023-01-19. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/cars/maruti-suzuki-fronx-variant-wise-features-explained/articleshow/97131884.cms.
- ↑ "Maruti Suzuki FRONX Specifications & Dimensions" (in en). https://www.nexaexperience.com/fronx/specifications.
- ↑ "Fronx Brochure". https://nexaprod3.azureedge.net/-/media/feature/nexawebsitecarbrand/flash/fronx-brochure.pdf?modified=20230711170443#element_submenu.
- ↑ "Venta al público y producción de vehículos ligeros por marca, modelo, segmento y país origen" (in es-MX). https://www.inegi.org.mx/app/tabulados/pxwebv2/pxweb/es/RAIAVL/RAIAVL/RAIAVL_8_9.px.
- ↑ "Best Selling Cars List of 2023!". 22 January 2024. https://www.autopunditz.com/post/best-selling-cars-list-of-2023.
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