Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car manufacturer, showcased the all-new Fronx at the Auto Expo 2023. Pre-bookings for the same are already open for a token amount of Rs 11,000 and will be launched soon. The Fronx will compete in the crowded sub-4-metre compact SUV segment. Here’s how this new kid on the block will fare against the Nexon, Brezza, Punch, Venue and Sonet in a specification-based comparison.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Nexon, Brezza, Punch, Venue & Sonet: Dimensions
| Specifications | Fronx | Nexon | Brezza | Punch | Venue | Sonet |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3993 mm | 3995 mm | 3827 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1765 mm | 1811 mm | 1790 mm | 1742 mm | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1606 mm | 1685 mm | 1615 mm | 1617 mm | 1647 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2498 mm | 2500 mm | 2445 mm | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Boot space | 308 litres | 350 litres | 328 litres | 366 litres | 350 litres | 392 litres |
| Fuel tank capacity | 37 litres | 44 litres | 48 litres | 37 litres | 45 litres | 45 litres |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs sub-compact SUV rivals: Engine and gearbox
The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Fronx will get a 98.6 bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor, paired with a 5-speed MT and a 6-speed AT. It will also feature an 88.5 bhp 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that will come mated to a 5-speed MT and an AMT.
Tata Nexon is available with both petrol and diesel engine choices. It gets a 118 bhp 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 108 bhp 1.2-litre diesel engine, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed AMT.
Also Read: 2023 Yamaha FZ-S V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar P150: Price, specs comparison
Powering the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a 1.5-litre K15C naturally-aspirated petrol engine that develops 101.6 bhp. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
The Tata Punch gets a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out 85 bhp, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox and an AMT. It will soon get the option of CNG as well.
Follow: Express Drives on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet share powertrains with each other. Both these SUVs get an 82 bhp 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 5-speed MT, a 118 bhp 1.0-litre turbo petrol motor with 6-speed iMT & 7-speed DCT, and a 113 bhp 1.5-litre diesel unit with 6-speed MT. The Sonet also gets a 6-speed AT with the diesel mill.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Nexon, Brezza, Punch, Venue & Sonet: Price
| Make and model | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Maruti Suzuki Fronx | Rs 7.50 lakh – Rs 12.00 lakh (expected) |
| Tata Nexon | Rs 7.80 lakh – Rs 14.30 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Brezza | Rs 8.19 lakh – Rs 14.04 lakh |
| Tata Punch | Rs 5.99 lakh – Rs 9.54 lakh |
| Hyundai Venue | Rs 7.68 lakh – Rs 13.11 lakh |
| Kia Sonet | Rs 7.69 lakh – Rs 14.39 lakh |
The prices of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx are likely to be revealed in April this year. It is expected to be priced from Rs 7.50 lakh to Rs 12 lakh, ex-showroom. The ex-showroom prices of all other sub-compact SUVs are mentioned in the above table. While the Tata Punch is the most affordable SUV on the list, the prices of the range-topping Brezza, Sonet and Nexon cross Rs 14 lakh, ex-showroom.
Watch Video | Maruti Suzuki Fronx – Crossover or SUV?
Also Read: Upcoming Tata cars in India in 2023: Altroz Racer to updated Safari
Which sub-compact SUV will be your pick? Tell us in the comments below. Stay tuned with Express Drives for more updates and also, do subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest auto news and reviews.
