Launched in Q1 2023, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx has now achieved a new sales milestone in the country. Favored for its compact design, feature-packed interior, and efficient engine, the micro SUV has crossed the 2 lakh sales mark in just 17 months since its market debut. It has become the fastest Nexa SUV to achieve this milestone, followed by the Grand Vitara. In its first year of sales, the Maruti Fronx registered a total of 1,34,735 units in the financial year 2024.
At present, the mini SUV is available in five trims – Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta, and Alpha – priced between Rs 7.51 lakh and Rs 13.04 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered with two engine options: a 1.0L Boosterjet turbo petrol engine delivering 100bhp and 147Nm, and a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 90bhp. The turbocharged unit comes with a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, while the 1.2L engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.
The Indo-Japanese automaker is planning a major update for the Fronx in the form of its own strong hybrid powertrain. According to media reports, Maruti Suzuki is working on an in-house series hybrid powertrainwhich will be used for its mass-segment vehicles, including the Fronx, Swift, Brezza, and Baleno. Codenamed HEV, the brand’s strong hybrid technology is expected to be more affordable than Toyota’s series-parallel hybrid system, which powers the Grand Vitara and Invicto.
The new Maruti Fronx, slated to go on sale in 2025, will feature the Swift’s new Z12E engine coupled with strong hybrid technology. Minor updates are expected for its exterior and interior, and the carmaker may equip it with a few additional features. With the strong hybrid tech, the Fronx facelift will become more fuel-efficient but also more expensive.
More details on Maruti Suzuki’s strong hybrid system will be revealed in the near future. Stay tuned to IndiaCarNews.
