Maruti Suzuki makes six airbags standard in Fronx; hikes prices by 0.5%
India Ltd (MSIL) on Thursday announced the standardisation of six airbags across all variants of its compact SUV, the Fronx, effective immediately. The move post announcing six airbags for XL6, disclosed through a filing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will result in an average price increase of 0.5 per cent across the model range.
The safety update comes as part of the company's broader push to enhance occupant protection in its vehicles, aligning with growing consumer expectations and upcoming regulatory discussions around vehicle safety norms.
Fronx has also become the fastest SUV from India to export 1 lakh units, achieving the feat in just 25 months since its debut. It is exported to markets in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
With the price revision in effect from July 25, 2025, updated prices for the Fronx are expected to reflect in dealer showrooms across the country.
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