New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki unveiled the all-new Fronx at the Auto Expo 2023 earlier this year. From the same day, the brand also started accepting bookings for the car. So far, the new model has more than 6,500 bookings, which is roughly 250 to 350 bookings per day.
The Senior director of Maruti Suzuki India, Shashank Srivatsava reveales that Fronx has received more than 6,500 bookings, which translates to roughly 250 to 350 bookings per day.
The all-new Fronx is based on the same platform as the Baleno. In fact, it shares most parts with the Baleno and offers two engine options. The front end of the all-new Fronx looks heavily inspired by the all-new Grand Vitara in the Indian market. However, the Baleno silhouette is clearly visible on the vehicle.
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The front part is equipped with a wide chrome strip crossing the large radiator grille. Maruti Suzuki says the Fronx is aerodynamically designed with an upright front and rear fascia.
There are many features that Fronx and Baleno share as ORVM. The wheel arches are angular, which ensures a muscular and robust appearance. The Fronx offers much more ground clearance than the Baleno. However, the brand has not yet revealed the official ground clearance of the Fronx. It ensures that Fronx can go anywhere.
The cabin of the all-new Fronx gets a two-tone theme with Baleno-like steering, infotainment and instrument cluster. You also get features like a wireless car charger and faux leather. The 9.0-inch free-floating SmartPlay infotainment system also offers connectivity options such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
There is also automatic air conditioning. The car also offers steering wheel controls and six airbags similar to the Baleno. In fact, most of the features available in the Fronx are similar to the Baleno hatchback.
Maruti Suzuki will offer both the 1.0-litre Boosterjet and the 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine with the Fronx. The 1.0-litre Boosterjet is a turbo-petrol engine that returns to the Indian market after the Baleno RS was discontinued. It delivers a maximum power of 100.06 hp at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 147.6 Nm.
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The naturally aspirated 1.2-litre K-Series engine produces a maximum power of 89.73 bhp and a maximum torque of 113 Nm. Maruti Suzuki will offer a choice of 5-speed manual transmission and 5-speed manual transmission and 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
Maruti Suzuki is yet to announce the prices of the Fronx. The brand is also currently testing a CNG variant of the Fronx, which could be launched alongside the petrol variants. Maruti Suzuki is currently focusing on CNG cars in the market.
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