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Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Suzuki Fronx with Level 2 ADAS debuts in Indonesia. Is India next?
Indonesia-spec Suzuki Fronx comes with bigger engines and more safety features over the India-spec model. (HT Auto/Sabyasachi Dasgupta) Check Offers The Maruti Suzuki Fronx crossover, which is based on the Baleno premium hatchback and sold through Maruti Suzuki's Nexa premium retail network after its launch in India in April 2023, has now made its way to the Indonesian market. While the Indonesian market-spec Fronx looks identical to the Indian market-spec model, in terms of design, there are some significant differences that set the two apart. The differences are in terms of features, engine choices and equipment levels. Besides that, another key fact is that this is the first time Fronx is being manufactured outside India. One of the key features on board the Indonesian market-spec Suzuki Fronx is that it comes equipped with a Level 2 ADAS suite, which has fuelled speculation that the Indian market-spec model too could receive the same technology in the coming months. However, Maruti Suzuki has not said anything officially. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India The made-in-India Fronx is currently sold in more than 70 countries globally, including on the continents such as Africa, Latin America. The Fronx was recently tested by Japan NCAP, where it scored a four-star safety rating. It received an overall 163.75 points out of a total of 193.8 points in the Japan NCAP crash test. The Fronx scored 79.42 points out of 85.8 points in the preventive safety performance test, while in the collision safety performance test, it scored 76.33 points out of 100 points. Watch: Maruti Suzuki Fronx SUV: First Drive Review The Maruti Suzuki Fronx in India is sold at a starting price of ₹ 7.54 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹ 12.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Here is a quick look at the key differences between the India-spec and Indonesia-spec Fronx. Indonesia-spec Suzuki Fronx gets new colours The Indonesia-spec Suzuki Fronx is available in five different exterior colour choices compared to seven shades available for the India-spec model. The Indonesian market-spec model gets colours like Pearl Snow White, Cool Black, Savannah Ivory, Ice Grayish Blue and Metallic Magma Gray. On the other hand, the India-spec model gets Arctic White, Nexa Blue (celestial), Earthen Brown, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Opulent Red, and Bluish Black. Indonesian Fronx gets Level 2 ADAS suite The Suzuki Fronx in the Indonesian market gets a Level 2 ADAS suite, which ramps up the safety quotient of the crossover significantly, compared to the Indian Fronx. The ADAS suite onboard the Fronx gets features such as lane keep assist and rear cross traffic alert. Besides that, the Indonesia-spec Fronx gets six airbags as a standard feature, compared to two as standard in the Indian Fronx. Indonesian Fronx gets bigger petrol engines The Indonesian-market-spec Suzuki Fronx is significantly distinctive on the powertrain front compared to the Indian model. It gets two different 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, compared to the 1.2-litre petrol motor available in the India-spec model. The 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine is available with transmission choices including a five-speed manual gearbox and a four-speed automatic unit. This engine churns out 102 bhp peak power and 138 Nm of maximum torque. On the other hand, the other petrol motor is a 1.5-litre K15C unit that generates 98 bhp peak power and 135 Nm torque. This engine is available with a five-speed manual gearbox and six-speed automatic transmission options. In India, the Fronx gets a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor. There is a petrol-CNG bi-fuel powertrain on offer with the same engine. Also, there is a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor on offer as well. Transmission choices for the India-spec Fronx are a five-speed manual gearbox, a five-speed AMT, and a six-speed automatic unit. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 24 Jun 2025, 10:53 AM IST
India Today
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Made-in-India Maruti Suzuki Fronx secures 4-star Japan NCAP safety rating
The Fronx is one of several cars made in India and exported to other countries, including the brand's home country. The Japan NCAP safety rating for the Fronx sold there is out, and it has a fairly impressive score of 4 out of 5 stars. However, the Fronx sold in Japan does come with a few additional features, like an all-wheel drive system and level-2 ADAS. The Fronx hasn't been tested by GNCAP or BNCAP just yet. Maruti Suzuki Fronx tested by JNCAP. (Image courtesy: Japan NCAP) advertisementIn terms of the score itself, the Fronx scored 163.75 out of 193.8 points in the Overall Safety Performance, which is an impressive 84 per cent. In the Preventive Safety Performance, again, the Fronx was impressive once again with a total score of 79.42 out of 85.8 points, which amounts to 92 per cent. In the Collision Safety Performance, it scored 76.33 out of 100 points and in the Automatic Emergency Call System, the Fronx produced a perfect 8 out of 8 score. Maruti Suzuki Fronx tested by JNCAP. (Image courtesy: Japan NCAP) Furthermore, it was tested for pedestrian safety as well, wherein it scored Level 3/5 for pedestrian head protection and a Level 5 for pedestrian leg protection, which again is a good score. When it comes to Autonomous Emergency braking, the Fronx scored a perfect Level 5 rating, and Level 3 for the intersection part of the test. It remains to be seen if the Fronx sold in India can secure a similar score, since it lacks the aforementioned additional safety equipment. Subscribe to Auto Today MagazineMust Watch
