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Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Made-in-India Suzuki Fronx scores 4-star crash test rating in Japan NCAP
The Fronx that is sold in Japan is exported from India. However, it does come with few extra safety features. The Fronx sold in Japan comes with numerous autonomous features. Check Offers The Japan New Car Assessment Program or JNCAP has announced that they have crash-tested the Suzuki Fronx, and it scored 4 stars. The Fronx that was tested was made in India, and it was fitted with some additional safety features over the Fronx that is sold in India. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 14 May 2025, 12:50 PM IST NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Bags 4-Star Safety Rating- But There's A Catch
The Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) has performed crash tests on the Suzuki Fronx and announced the results. Based on the analysis conducted by the safety testing organisation, the car has scored a four star rating. The unit tested by the agency has been manufactured in India. However, it comes with more safety features compared to the iteration sold in the Indian market. Based on the results, the Suzuki Fronx has an 84 percent score in the assessment. Specifically, it has managed to get an overall 163.75 points out of a total of 193.8 points. Apart from that, the car scored 79.42 points out of 85.8 points in the preventive safety performance test, while the collision safety performance test ended with a score of 76.33 points out of 100 points. Also Read: New Hyundai Venue Spied Testing In India- Launch Soon? In the offset frontal collision test, the Suzuki Fronx scored 21.08 points out of 24 points. The car also got a level 5/5 in full-wrap frontal collision test, side collision test, and pedestrian leg protection performance test. The Suzuki Fronx sold in Japan is exported from the Indian market. However, unlike the Indian version of the car, it comes equipped with advanced safety features like autonomous emergency braking, lane departure prevention system, and more. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx in India is sold at a starting price of Rs 7.54 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 12.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with either a 1.2-litre K-series engine of the brand or a 1.0-litre K-series turbo petrol engine. The transmission options include a 5-speed MT and a 5-speed AMT for the naturally aspirated engine and a 5-speed MT along with 6-speed AT for the turbo petrol.
The Citizen
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Row-it-yourself Suzuki Fronx is great fun when you are in a hurry
It's not the most powerful car, but weighing in at barely a ton improves the power to weight ratio. Our long-term Suzuki Fronx GLX has been anything and everything to anybody who has used it over the past five months. It's light and easy to drive, the infotainment and controls are simple to use, it's light on fuel and its peppy enough, especially in manual guise to keep you happy. It's this very topic that brings me to a second update with my time in the Suzuki Fronx. It was not a planned outing, but I had to be at our Gerotek test facility to get some data from some serious high-performance machinery in the form of Porsche's Cayenne GTS Coupe and Audi's RS Q8. For a bit of fun, we decided to take a bet on the times our Suzuki Fronx would run if put through our test programme. Suzuki Fronx put to the test The Citizen Motoring's department head, Jaco van der Merwe, said the Fronx will get there in 12.8 seconds. Charl Bosch, our tamed racing driver and digital guru, threw in a 12.5. I was bit more gallous and optimistically said it would do a 12.2, when in fact none of us had a clue how fast it would be. The Suzuki Fronx runs the global 1.5 litre K15B naturally aspirated engine that has been produced by Maruti Suzuki since 2018 and offers up 77kW of power at 6 000rpm and 138Nm of torque at 4 400rpm. Not a lot in anybody's book, but the Fronx weighs in at only 1 010kg and this improves its power-to-weight ratio. Now add to this a relatively slick shifting five-speed manual gearbox and you have a fun car that reminds you somewhat about your youth when all you had was a cheap manual car to drive around in. By the way, many Toyotas today also use this very same engine. The rear styling of the Suzuki Fronx has proved quite popular. Picture: Charl Bosch Row it yourself Now, in my line of business, its mostly only high-performance cars that find themselves with me at Gerotek and just about every double cab bakkie too. But that's a story about the decay of real journalism over page views in a modern social media world that will be told another day. ALSO READ: Versatile Suzuki Fronx a willing runner that doesn't run out of puff Our Racelogic VBOX test equipment was hooked up and traction control switched off. The latter was something we didn't have back in the day. We died like real men wrapped around a pole when we ran out of traction. In the past few years, the clever people have figured out that a computer can do what you can do, but do it much faster, so automatics, be they conventional torque converter setups to lightning quick double clutch boxes, are what you will find in 90% of fast cars these days. But of course, our Suzuki Fronx is a five-speed manual. That means the dummy behind the wheel would be responsible for the times and not a computer. Very little wheel spin It was time to dial in 5 000rpm and let the clutch go and see what happens. Now, believe it or not, the Suzuki Fronx runs 195/60 R16 rubber. In 1995 my fire-breathing Opel Kadett 200 TS with double the power and double the torque ran on 195/45 R16 rubber. And the point of this little side note meant that even by dialling all the rpm allowed, the tyres only gave a brief spin in disgust at what was being asked and then romped off down the test strip. That stick with the numbers on can be a lot of fun. Picture: Charl Bosch The biggest factor in nailing the times was that I was 100% in control and how quick I could hit the next gear a millisecond away from the rev limiter. I felt as slow and out of place as an old barn door and managed a 12.8 second first run. The joke was on me and Charl, but the memories of the old days when it took a good few runs to match the clutch to the revs to the shift points to nail a good time, were coming back to me. Maybe there is still some life left in this old dog! ALSO READ: Good-looking Suzuki Fronx a comfortable ride that's big on value Value for money This is a Suzuki, with a K15B, the combination is unbreakable and I went on a mission to get this Fronx moving faster. Each run I got myself shifting gears quicker, the Fronx got quicker and eventually we ended up on a 12.27 second 0-100 km/h run. I had called the number right in the beginning. Call it experience, or call it simple luck, either way, this Suzuki Fronx did exactly what we expected it would. It's not super-fast, but it will top out around 175km/h. That is enough to get you some jail time. What's more impressive, it retails for only R335 900, comes with a five-year/200 000km warranty and a four-year/60 000 km service plan. And it only sips 6.3 litres per 100 km of fuel. The Suzuki Fronx is friendly on the eye and on the pocket. It's great fun when you want it to be. What more do you need in an everyday car? Suzuki Fronx test data
Times of Oman
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Now or Never: Unbeatable Prices on Your Favorite Suzuki Models!
Muscat – Suzuki Oman is excited to announce a time-limited, exclusive offer on a variety of its best-selling models, available only through the end of January 2025. Customers can now get their hands on their favorite Suzuki vehicles at "Now or Never" prices, offering significant savings across models like the Suzuki Fronx, Grand Vitara, Jimny 5-door, Ciaz, Baleno, Swift, and Dzire. The offer is not only about great prices but also includes a chance to win one of six 16 iPhone Pro units, making this an unmissable opportunity for Suzuki lovers in Oman. "This limited-time offer is designed to make owning a Suzuki even more attractive to our customers. With the combination of unmatched prices, exclusive offers, and the chance to win an iPhone Pro, we are giving Suzuki enthusiasts a reason to upgrade their ride. The campaign reflects Suzuki's commitment to providing high-quality, affordable cars with exceptional after-sales service. We are thrilled to bring these great deals to Oman and can't wait to see the excitement build over the next couple of months." Commented Mr, Muhammad Faisal Nawaz, Marketing Manager, Suzuki Oman. Until January 31, 2025, all customers who purchase a Suzuki vehicle will receive extra benefits, including free registration, free insurance for Oman & UAE, and 3 years or 60,000 km service. Additionally, Suzuki is offering an extended 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and VAT on them. This is the perfect time for customers to own a Suzuki at an unbeatable price, with limited stock and limited time available. 'Suzuki's longstanding relationship with Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co. has always been a driving force in delivering top-quality automotive products and services to the Omani market. The partnership has been instrumental in expanding Suzuki's presence across Oman, ensuring that customers receive the very best in vehicle options, customer service, and exclusive promotions. The current "Now or Never" offer is a testament to this collaboration, highlighting the dedication of both Suzuki and Moosa to provide customers with affordable, reliable vehicles paired with an exceptional ownership experience. This partnership continues to grow stronger, bringing innovative solutions to car buyers in Oman.' Mr, Nawaz further added. Suzuki Oman also inaugurated its new showroom in Azaiba last year, offering customers a better and more convenient buying experience. The modern showroom features state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated sales team, ensuring a seamless, comfortable, and personalized car-buying journey for every customer. This new location reflects Suzuki's commitment to providing the best service and customer experience in Oman.
