Suzuki Fronx

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Suzuki Fronx
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2023 Suzuki Fronx 1.2 Delta+ (India)
Overview
Manufacturer Suzuki
Also called
  • Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor (India) [1]
  • Toyota Starlet Cross (Africa) [2]
Production2023–present
AssemblyIndia: Ahmedabad (Suzuki Motor Gujarat)
Designer Masahiro Kato, Vidyasagar Gupta, Abhishek Bhasker and Mohammad Arif [3]
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
Engine
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain Mild hybrid (1.0 L turbo)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Curb weight 965–1,060 kg (2,127–2,337 lb)

The Suzuki Fronx is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) [5] 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. [6] [7]

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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. [8]

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. [9] It has a 308-litre boot, 10 litres smaller than the Baleno due to a slightly raised loading floor. [10] 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. [11]

The Fronx has been exported from India since July 2023. Planned export markets include the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Australia. [5] For export markets, the 1.5-liter K15C four-cylinder engine with the Smart Hybrid system is available. [12]

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor/Starlet Cross

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. [13] 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. [14]

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. [15]

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. [11]

TypeEngine code [16] DisplacementPowerTorque Electric motor BatteryTransmissionLayoutCalendar years
Petrol K12N Dualjet 1,197 cc (1.2 L) I4 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) @ 6,000 rpm113 N⋅m (11.5 kg⋅m; 83.3 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm--
 FWD 2023–present
Petrol/CNG K12N Dualjet [17] 1,197 cc (1.2 L) I4Petrol: 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 manualFWD2023–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 rpm147.6 N⋅m (15.1 kg⋅m; 109 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–4,500 rpm ISG Lithium-ion
FWD2023–present
Petrol
mild hybrid		 K15C 1,462 cc (1.5 L) I476 kW (102 hp; 103 PS) @ 6,000 rpm137 N⋅m (14.0 kg⋅m; 101 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpmISGLithium-ion
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
FWD2023–present (except India)

Sales

YearIndiaMexico [18]
202394,393 [19] 384

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