Maruti Fronx

4.76Carwyapar Rating

₹ 7.73 – 13.60 Lakh*

* On-Road PriceNew Delhi

Overview

The Maruti Fronx is what happens when the world says “we want an SUV” and Maruti says “fine, here’s one, but make it funky.” Technically, it’s the Baleno in gym clothes, built on the same Heartect platform, but instead of looking like a neat hatchback, it puts on a coupe-SUV costume. Launched in 2023, the Fronx entered the fast-growing compact crossover market where Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet were already throwing punches. But Maruti’s trick was clear,... More

The Maruti Fronx is what happens when the world says “we want an SUV” and Maruti says “fine, here’s one, but make it funky.” Technically, it’s the Bal... More

Maruti Fronx Colors

Opulent Red DT

Maruti Fronx Overview

Body Construction

Monocoque

Body Type

SUV

Length

3995 mm

Engine

1.2L Dualjet/ 1.0L Turbo

Transmission

MT/AT/AMT

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel Type

Petrol/CNG

Fuel Efficiency

23 KM/L

Tank Range

800 KMs

Maruti Fronx (15) Variants

Sigma 7,73,252

Sigma CNG 7,73,252

Delta 8,63,572

Delta Plus 9,16,326

Delta Plus (O) 9,16,540

Delta AGS 9,28,171

Delta Plus AGS 9,73,276

Delta CNG 9,78,287

Delta Plus Turbo 10,15,874

Zeta Turbo 11,05,855

Alpha Turbo 11,98,447

Alpha Turbo DT 12,14,551

Zeta Turbo AT 12,47,252

Alpha Turbo AT 13,43,727

Alpha Turbo DT AT 13,59,830

Top Features

Maruti Fronx Colors

Opulent Red DT

Maruti Fronx Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Road Presence
Peppy Turbo Variant
5 Star Safety
Effortless to Maintain

Dislikes

Basic Rear Seat
Kinda Average Infotainment

Sigma

Petrol / Manual

₹ 7,73,252
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Sigma CNG

CNG / Manual

₹ 7,73,252
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Delta

Petrol / Manual

₹ 8,63,572
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Delta Plus

Petrol / Manual

₹ 9,16,326
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Delta Plus (O)

Petrol / Manual

₹ 9,16,540
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Delta AGS

Petrol / AMT

₹ 9,28,171
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Delta Plus AGS

Petrol / AMT

₹ 9,73,276
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Delta CNG

CNG / Manual

₹ 9,78,287
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Delta Plus Turbo

Petrol / Manual

₹ 10,15,874
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Zeta Turbo

Petrol / Manual

₹ 11,05,855
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Alpha Turbo

Petrol / Manual

₹ 11,98,447
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Alpha Turbo DT

Petrol / Manual

₹ 12,14,551
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Zeta Turbo AT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 12,47,252
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Alpha Turbo AT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 13,43,727
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Alpha Turbo DT AT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 13,59,830
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Maruti Fronx Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Road Presence
Peppy Turbo Variant
5 Star Safety
Effortless to Maintain

Dislikes

Basic Rear Seat
Kinda Average Infotainment

Maruti Fronx Ownership Expense

Check your monthly expense for maintaining a Maruti Fronx in your City

Maruti Fronx

4.76Carwyapar Rating

₹ 7.73 – 13.60 Lakh*

* On-Road PriceNew Delhi

Overview

The Maruti Fronx is what happens when the world says “we want an SUV” and Maruti says “fine, here’s one, but make it funky.” Technically, it’s the Bal... More

Maruti Fronx Overview

Body Construction

Monocoque

Body Type

SUV

Length

3995 mm

Engine

1.2L Dualjet/ 1.0L Turbo

Transmission

MT/AT/AMT

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel Type

Petrol/CNG

Fuel Efficiency

23 KM/L

Tank Range

800 KMs

Maruti Fronx (15) Variants

Sigma 7,73,252

Sigma CNG 7,73,252

Delta 8,63,572

Delta Plus 9,16,326

Delta Plus (O) 9,16,540

Delta AGS 9,28,171

Delta Plus AGS 9,73,276

Delta CNG 9,78,287

Delta Plus Turbo 10,15,874

Zeta Turbo 11,05,855

Alpha Turbo 11,98,447

Alpha Turbo DT 12,14,551

Zeta Turbo AT 12,47,252

Alpha Turbo AT 13,43,727

Alpha Turbo DT AT 13,59,830

Top Features

Maruti Fronx FAQs

The base Sigma variant of the Fronx starts at about ₹7.51 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-end Alpha AT Dual Tone variant goes up to roughly ₹13.04 lakh (ex-showroom).

Because the Fronx showed that Maruti could deliver an SUV-style car with strong design, decent tech, and variant options, all while coming at a price tag that didn’t break too many wallets. It crossed milestones fast: 100,000 units in 10 months after launch, over 150,000 in 14 months, then over 200,000 in 17 months. It helped Maruti push its SUV share up in the market and proved buyers liked something that looked premium without being “too premium.”

Fronx comes with two petrol engine types: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated DualJet engine (~ 89 PS / 113 Nm) and a 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet (~ 100 PS / ~148 Nm). The 1.2L is offered with manual and AMT gearboxes; the turbo 1.0L comes with manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic in top trims. Fuel efficiency for the 1.2L MT is around 21.8 kmpl, the AMT version slightly less. For the turbo AT, efficiency drops a bit (~ 20.0-20.5 kmpl) due to more power and automatic losses.

The Fronx is 3,995 mm long, ~ 1,765 mm wide, ~ 1,550 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,520 mm. Minimum turning radius is 4.9 metres. Boot capacity is 308 litres. These dimensions make it compact enough to park in tighter spaces compared to bigger SUVs, yet give enough width, height, and road presence for comfort. Ground clearance is decent (official not always emphasized), which helps over speed breakers and rough roads.

If you live in a Tier-2 or Tier-3 city, want an SUV-like presence, decent boot and interior space, enjoy the style of a sporty crossover, and need multiple propulsion/transmission choices (petrol, CNG, turbo, automatic), but still want lower running and ownership costs, Fronx fits well. If you’re new to cars and want something that looks premium, feels modern, but doesn’t cost SUV-premium, Fronx is a smart middle ground.

The petrol manual Fronx delivers an ARAI-rated mileage of around 21.79 kmpl, while the AMT/automatic goes up to 22.89 kmpl. On CNG, it returns about 28.51 km per kilogram. With petrol at roughly ₹102 a litre, the cost per kilometre works out to ₹4.7 to ₹5 in ideal highway conditions, and higher in city traffic where mileage usually drops to 14–17 kmpl. The CNG trims are cheaper to run, averaging ₹3.2 to ₹3.5 per km depending on local CNG prices.

The Fronx is underpinned by Maruti’s Heartect platform, which is designed to keep weight low, boost fuel efficiency and maintain decent crash protection. This same architecture is shared with Baleno and other Maruti models, but Fronx has additional strengthening to suit its SUV-crossover stance.

6 airbags are standard in Fronx from the base variant only.

The India-spec Fronx has not yet been tested under Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP. However, the Japan-spec export version was crash-tested by JNCAP and scored four stars. That model included some additional safety assists not available in Indian trims, so while the Fronx sold in India is considered reasonably safe for its class, its exact local rating is still awaited.

The Fronx has a crossover SUV design with raised stance, muscular wheel arches, and a grille reminiscent of the Grand Vitara, giving it a more aggressive road presence. The Baleno, on the other hand, is a sleek hatchback with a streamlined silhouette, designed for city roads and aerodynamics. Many buyers joke that the Fronx is like “Baleno on steroids,” thanks to the coupe-style SUV cues.

Fronx uses a slightly stiffer suspension, giving a firm ride especially on rough roads, while Baleno has a softer suspension that absorbs bumps better. This makes Fronx feel more planted but Baleno more comfortable for daily city drives.

Fronx comes with a 1.2L DualJet petrol engine producing ~89 bhp, available with manual or automatic transmission. Baleno uses a similar 1.2L K-Series petrol engine (~88.5 bhp) with manual or AMT options. Fronx turbo variants have slightly higher torque for a more spirited drive.

Baleno edges ahead slightly with 22.35 kmpl ARAI mileage, while the Fronx delivers 21.79 kmpl for petrol manual. Turbo or automatic Fronx variants see slightly lower efficiency due to higher power output.

Choose Fronx if you want an SUV-styled car with higher road presence, slightly stiffer ride, and modern coupe-like design. Opt for Baleno if you prefer a comfortable, efficient hatchback with a slightly larger boot, lower price, and easier city driving.