Suzuki Fronx
2023 Suzuki Fronx 1.2 Delta+ (India)
Overview
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledToyota Urban Cruiser Taisor (India)[1]
Production2023–present
AssemblyIndia: Ahmedabad (Suzuki Motor Gujarat)
DesignerMasahiro Kato, Vidyasagar Gupta, Abhishek Bhasker and Mohammad Arif[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHEARTECT B platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainMild hybrid (1.0 L turbo)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Curb weight965–1,060 kg (2,127–2,337 lb)

The Suzuki Fronx is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment)[4] 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.[5][6]

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.[7]

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.[8] It has a 308-litre boot, 10 litres smaller than the Baleno due to a slightly raised loading floor.[9] 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.[10]

The Fronx has been exported from India since July 2023. Planned export markets include the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Australia.[4] For export markets, the 1.5-liter K15C four-cylinder engine with the Smart Hybrid system is available.[11]

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

A rebadged Fronx called the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor was unveiled in India on 3 April 2024. It receives a different grille design similar to the facelifted Toyota Rumion with different headlights and taillights. In India, it is offered in E, S, S+, G and V.[12] The latter three are powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine, while the G and V use the 1.0-litre petrol engine and the E grade uses both petrol and CNG engine.[13]

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.[14]

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.[10]

Type Engine code[15] 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[16] 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
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
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
 FWD 2023–present (except India)

Sales

Year India Mexico[17]
2023 94,393[18] 384

References

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  11. ^ "All-New Jimny 5-Door and All-New SUV Fronx Unveiled in India" (Press release). Suzuki. 12 January 2023.
  12. ^ "All New Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Launched In India, Starting At Rs. 7.74 Lakhs". Motorlane. 3 April 2024.
  13. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (3 April 2024). "Toyota unveils Urban Cruiser Taisor at prices starting ₹7.73 lakh". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Variant-wise features explained". The Times of India. 19 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
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  16. ^ "Fronx Brochure" (PDF). Nexa Experience. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Venta al público y producción de vehículos ligeros por marca, modelo, segmento y país origen". Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI) (in Mexican Spanish).
  18. ^ "Best Selling Cars List of 2023!". Autopunditz. 22 January 2024.

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