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April 2023 - Maruti Nexa Fronx Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

In this Maruti Suzuki Fronx petrol variants explained article, we'll find out which variant you should buy based on ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. We'll also compare its engine specs, mileage, dimensions and ground clearance of the Nexa Fronx against other petrol-powered crossovers and SUVs like Tata Punch, Citroen C3, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Update April 24, 2023: Maruti Suzuki have announced the prices of the Fronx. Based on the launch prices, we’ve updated this Fronx variants explained article and our buying recommendations.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Maruti Suzuki Fronx Petrol?

The pros or advantages of 2023 Maruti Suzuki Fronx petrol are:

  • Distinct, bold and attractive, Grand Vitara-like styling (despite under-the-skin similarities with the Baleno)
  • Only Maruti Suzuki car with a turbo petrol engine
  • Option of manual and automatic transmissions with normal petrol as well as turbo petrol engines
  • Standard features such as auto AC, tilt steering, all power windows, remote central locking, projector headlamps and rear defogger make it a compelling package for budget buyers
  • Fairly loaded top variant gets features like cruise control, 9-inch touchscreen with wireless phone connectivity, wireless phone charger, telescopic steering, rear AC vents, keyless entry, 6 airbags, 360-degree camera, head-up display and UV-cut windows
  • The Fronx is the only car under Rs. 10.0 lakh with an adjustable headrest and a proper 3-point seatbelt for the rear centre passenger
  • Good fuel efficiency figures of 20kmpl+ even with the turbo petrol-automatic transmission
  • Respectable ground clearance of 190mm

The 2023 Maruti Suzuki Fronx petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • Missing features like a rear armrest, tyre pressure sensors (TPMS) and sunroof
  • CNG option not available at launch (the Baleno and Brezza already get the CNG powertrain, while the Punch will also get it soon)
  • While they are typically more reliable, because of the fluid coupling, torque converter automatics are quite inefficient, especially in stop-and-go traffic
  • Rs. 1.0 lakh price jump for the turbo petrol engine is also very expensive for the performance upgrade
  • Rs. 1.50 lakh premium for the  torque converter automatic transmission is on the higher side too as Rs. 1.0 lakh is the typical industry norm for DCT, TC and CVT type automatics
  • Larger B2-segment SUVs like the Venue, Sonet, with larger dimensions, better SUV stance and features, have a proper overlap in price with the Fronx turbo making them quite attractive options in comparison

What Is The Price Of Maruti Suzuki Nexa Fronx Petrol Variants?

The Fronx 1.2L normal petrol-manual powertrain is available in the lower 3 variants and costs between Rs. 7.47 lakh and Rs. 8.73 lakh (ex-showroom). The Delta and Delta Plus variants are also available with the 1.2L normal petrol-automatic powertrain for an additional Rs. 55,000. With this engine, the Fronx gets a 5-speed AMT type automatic.

MARUTI NEXA FRONX PETROL PRICE

PETROL-MANUAL VS AUTOMATIC

EX-SHOWROOM | APRIL 2023

Variant

Manual

Difference

Automatic

Sigma 1.2L

Rs. 7,46,500

-

-

Delta 1.2L

Rs. 8,32,500

Rs. 55,000

Rs. 8,87,500

Delta Plus 1.2L

Rs. 8,72,500

Rs. 55,000

Rs. 9,27,500

Difference

Rs. 1,00,000

-

-

Delta Plus Turbo

Rs. 9,72,500

-

-

Zeta Turbo

Rs. 10,55,500

Rs. 1,50,000

Rs. 12,05,500

Alpha Turbo

Rs. 11,47,500

Rs. 1,50,000

Rs. 12,97,500

The Delta Plus variant onwards, you have the option of a turbo petrol engine for an additional Rs. 1.0 lakh. The turbo petrol-manual variants of the Fronx start at Rs. 9.73 lakh and top out at Rs. 11.48 lakh. With the automatic transmission, the Zeta turbo and Alpha turbo cost Rs. 12.06 lakh and Rs. 12.98 lakh, respectively. The turbo petrol-automatic costs Rs. 1.50 lakh more than the comparable manual transmission variants. This price gap is on the higher side for this type of automatic transmission.

New Maruti Suzuki Fronx Sigma - Base Model Standard Features

The base Sigma variant of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx only comes with the 1.2L normal petrol engine and a manual transmission. It costs Rs. 7.47 lakh (ex-showroom) and gets the following notable features:

  • 5x 3-point seatbelts
  • Rear defogger
  • HSA
  • ESC
  • Day/night inside mirror
  • Halogen projector headlamps
  • Auto AC
  • All power windows
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • 60-40 split rear seatbacks
  • Tilt steering
  • 16-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Black, internally-adjustable outside mirror
  • One-touch up/down driver power window
  • Remote central locking

The base variant seems to have several must-have features but you may miss the following notable features:

  • Touchscreen/music system
  • Rear parcel tray
  • Steering-mounted control
  • Chrome grille
  • Power mirrors
  • Height-adjustable driver seat

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX SIGMA

BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

Functional

Style

Std. safety features

All power windows

Body coloured bumpers

Halogen projector headlamps

Auto AC

Black door handles

Rear defogger

Tilt steering

Shark-fin antenna

Remote central locking

Fixed rear headrests

LED tail lamps

Day/night inside mirror

One-touch down driver window

16-inch steel wheels w/ wheel covers

Electronic stability control (ESC)

60-40 split rear seatbacks

Faux skid plates

Hill start assist (HSA)

Adjustable rear headrests

All-around cladding

5x 3-point seatbelts

   

The Sigma variant seems to offer a decent number of features and is worth considering if you don’t want to stretch your budget. In fact, it’s a good option for budget buyers as the higher Delta variant doesn’t offer a good value for money.

2023 Maruti Suzuki Fronx Sigma vs Delta Variant - Feature Comparison

In addition to the petrol-manual powertrain, the Delta variant of the Fronx also gets the AMT automatic option. It costs Rs. 8.33 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs. 86,000 more than the Sigma. AMT automatic adds another Rs. 55,000 to the cost and carries and ex-showroom price of Rs. 8.88 lakh.

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX SIGMA vs DELTA | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Sigma

Difference

Delta

1.2L Petrol-Manual

Rs. 7,46,500

Rs. 86,000

Rs. 8,32,500

Difference

-

 

Rs. 55,000

1.2L Petrol-Auto

-

-

Rs. 8,87,500

The Fronx Delta offers the following additional notable features:

  • Power mirrors with power folding
  • Rear parcel tray
  • 7-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
  • Steering-mounted controls

This variant misses out on the following features:

  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • LED headlamps
  • Rear washer wiper
  • Tyre pressure sensors (TPMS)

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX DELTA

FEATURES OVER SIGMA

Others

Functional

Burglar alarm

7-inch touchscreen

Power mirrors w/ power folding

Wireless Apple CarPlay

Body-coloured outside mirrors

Wireless Android Auto

Indicators on outside mirror

Steering-mounted controls

Parcel tray

4x speakers

Chrome grille

USB & Bluetooth

The Delta variant seems suitably loaded for budget buyers but it doesn’t even come close to justifying its Rs. 86,000 price gap over the Sigma. For this reason, we don’t recommend buying the Delta variant at all.

New Maruti Suzuki Fronx Petrol Delta vs Delta Plus Variant - Feature Comparison

In addition to the 1.2L petrol manual and automatic powertrain, the Delta Plus variant also gets 1.0L mild-hybrid turbo petrol-manual powertrain option. The Delta Plus 1.2L petrol costs Rs. 8.73 lakh with the manual and Rs. 9.28 lakh with the AMT automatic.

The Delta Plus turbo petrol-manual costs Rs. 9.73 lakh, which is Rs. 1.0 lakh higher than the petrol-manual.

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX DELTA vs DELTA PLUS | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Delta

Difference

Delta Plus

Turbo Petrol-Manual

-

-

Rs. 9,72,500

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,00,000

1.2L Petrol-Manual

Rs. 8,32,500

Rs. 40,000

Rs. 8,72,500

Difference

Rs. 55,000

 

Rs. 55,000

1.2L Petrol-Auto

Rs. 8,87,500

Rs. 40,000

Rs. 9,27,500

This variant adds mostly good-to-have features like:

  • LED reflector headlamps
  • Auto headlamps with follow me home
  • LED DRLs
  • 16-inch alloy wheels (not machined)

You may miss the following features in the Delta Plus variant:

  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • Front armrest
  • Rear camera
  • Rear washer wiper
  • Connected LED tail lamps of the higher variants
  • Cruise control
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Machined alloy wheels

2023 MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX DELTA PLUS

FEATURES OVER DELTA

Safety & Entertainment

Functional

LED reflector headlamps

Auto headlamps w/ follow-me-home

16-inch alloy wheels

   

LED DRLs

While this variant mostly adds good-to-have features, the price gap is not much. So, to all Fronx 1.2L buyers, we’ll suggest buying the Delta Plus variant even though it doesn’t completely justify the price gap over the Fronx base model.

If you’re interested in the turbo petrol engine, then you should consider buying a higher variant.

New Maruti Suzuki Fronx Petrol Delta Plus vs Zeta Variant - Feature Comparison

Zeta variant onwards, the Fronx only gets the turbo petrol engine with manual and torque converter automatic transmission. The Zeta turbo petrol-manual costs Rs. 10.56 lakh while the turbo petrol-automatic costs Rs. 12.06 lakh, which is Rs. 1.50 lakh higher than the manual. This variant is Rs. 83,000 pricier than the lower Delta Plus turbo.

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX DELTA PLUS vs ZETA | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Delta Plus

Difference

Zeta

Turbo Petrol-Auto

-

-

Rs. 12,05,500

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,50,000

Turbo Petrol-Manual

Rs. 9,72,500

Rs. 83,000

Rs. 10,55,500

Difference

Rs. 1,00,000

 

-

1.2L Petrol-Manual

Rs. 8,72,500

-

-

Difference

Rs. 55,000

 

-

1.2L Petrol-Auto

Rs. 9,27,500

-

-

It adds the following notable features over the Delta Plus trim:

  • Rear AC vents
  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • Rear camera
  • Front side thorax and curtain airbags
  • Telescopic steering
  • Front armrest
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Wireless phone charger

You may miss the following features in the Zeta variant:

  • Rear armrest
  • Cruise control
  • Machined alloy wheels
  • TPMS

2023 MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX ZETA

FEATURES OVER DELTA PLUS

Safety & Entertainment

Functional

Style

2x front side thorax airbags

Rear USB-C ports

Wireless phone charger

Chrome inside door handles

2x curtain airbags

Height-adjustable driver seat

Paddle shifters (Auto only)

Footwell lighting

Rear wiper & washer

Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop

Telescopic steering

Connected tail lights

Rear camera

Rear AC vents

Front armrest

Coloured MID

2x tweeters

Telematics

   

The Zeta variant looks like the best variant for Fronx turbo petrol buyers. However, some Fronx buyers may find that the on-road price difference is much higher between the Delta Plus and Zeta variants. If the gap over the Delta Plus turbo is up to Rs. 1.20 lakh and you intend to own the Fronx for a long duration of more than 7 years, then the Zeta variant is our top recommendation. Considering the perceived value of all the features and performance benefits it offers over the Fronx Sigma 1.2L petrol-manual, it’s not a value upgrade. But, we’ll suggest compromising a bit on value and buying the Zeta for a balanced ownership experience.

2023 Maruti Suzuki Fronx Petrol Zeta vs Alpha Variant - Feature Comparison

The top-spec Fronx Alpha variant also gets the same turbo petrol-manual and automatic powertrain options. With the manual, it costs Rs. 11.48 lakh and with the automatic, it costs Rs. 12.98 lakh. This variant costs Rs. 92,000 more than the Zeta turbo.

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX ZETA vs ALPHA | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Zeta

Difference

Alpha

Turbo Petrol-Manual

Rs. 10,55,500

Rs. 92,000

Rs. 11,47,500

Difference

Rs. 1,50,000

 

Rs. 1,50,000

Turbo Petrol-Auto

Rs. 12,05,500

Rs. 92,000

Rs. 12,97,500

It offers the following notable features over the lower Zeta variant:

  • Head-up display
  • 360-degree camera
  • Auto-dimming inside mirror
  • Larger 9-inch touchscreen
  • UV-cut windows
  • Cruise control
  • Auto-folding mirrors
  • Leather wrapped steering
  • Machined alloy wheels

Even in this variant, you may miss features like:

  • Rear armrest
  • TPMS
  • Sunroof

2023 MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX ALPHA

FEATURES OVER ZETA

Safety

Entertainment

Functional

Style

Head-up display

9-inch touchscreen

Cruise control

Machine finished alloys

360-degree parking camera

Arkamys sound system

Auto-folding outside mirrors

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Auto-dimming inside mirror

 

UV-cut windows

 

The Fronx Alpha is suitable only for buyers who want a feature-loaded experience with minimal compromises. The Alpha doesn’t get our buying recommendation and is worth considering only if you’re willing to compromise heavily in terms of value.

Which Variant Of The Maruti Suzuki Fronx Petrol Should You Buy?

Let’s start with the buying recommendation for Fronx 1.2L petrol buyers. The Sigma gets a decent number of features and is suitable for buyers on a very tight budget. While the Delta will offer a decent ownership experience for budget buyers, we can’t recommend it as it offers very poor value for money. The Delta Plus offers a better value than the Delta, although it mostly offers good-to-have features.

2023 MARUTI SUZUKI NEXA FRONX

1.2L NORMAL PETROL BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Manual

Automatic

Recommendation

Sigma

Rank 1

Rs. 7,46,500

-

Only for buyers who are on a tight budget

Delta

Rank 3

Rs. 8,32,500

Rs. 8,87,500

Not recommended

Delta Plus

Rank 2

Rs. 8,72,500

Rs. 9,27,500

Top recommended

For the Fronx turbo petrol buyers, the Zeta variant is the best package and it earns our top recommendation with either transmission option. The Delta Plus misses out on several must-have features you should expect from a car like Fronx while the Alpha mostly gets good-to-have features and offers poorer value than the Zeta turbo.

MARUTI SUZUKI NEXA FRONX

MILD HYBRID TURBO PETROL BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Manual

Automatic

Recommendation

Delta Plus

Rank 3

Rs. 9,72,500

-

Not recommended

Zeta

Rank 1

Rs. 10,55,500

Rs. 12,05,500

Top recommended

Alpha

Rank 2

Rs. 11,47,500

Rs. 12,97,500

Not recommended

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Maruti Nexa Fronx Petrol?

Among the B1 and affordable B2-segment SUVs, Fronx normal petrol offers the best power output while its torque output is on par for a 1.2L normal petrol engine. With a mileage figure of around 22kmpl, the Fronx 1.2L petrol is the most fuel efficient car among its peers.

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX VS COMPETITION

NORMAL PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Fronx

C3

Punch

Magnite

Kiger

Engine

1.2L

1.2L

1.2L

1.0L

1.0L

Cylinder

4

3

3

3

3

Displacement

1197cc

1198cc

1199cc

999cc

999cc

Power

90PS @ 6000rpm

82PS @ 5750rpm

86PS @ 6000rpm

72PS @ 6250rpm

72PS @ 6250rpm

Power:Weight

93PS/t

85PS/t

86PS/t

77PS/t

76PS/t*

Torque

113Nm @ 4400rpm

115Nm @ 3750rpm

113Nm @ 3300rpm

96Nm @ 3500rpm

96Nm @ 3500rpm

Torque:Weight

117Nm/t

119Nm/t

113Nm/t

102Nm/t

102Nm/t*

Manual

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

Manual FE

21.79kmpl

19.10kmpl

20.09kmpl

18.75kmpl

18.75kmpl*

Automatic 

5-speed AMT

-

5-speed AMT

-

5-speed AMT

AutoFE

22.89kmpl

-

18.82kmpl

-

18.75kmpl*

*Estimated

The Fronx also gets a 1.0L mild-hybrid turbo petrol engine, which makes 100PS of power and 148Nm of torque. Its power output is acceptable but the torque output is lower than the Kiger and Magnite turbo. With the turbo petrol engine as well, the Fronx remains unbeatable with class-leading fuel efficiency figures. The turbo petrol-manual claims to deliver 21.50kmpl while the turbo petrol-automatic promises 20.01kmpl mileage in ARAI tests.

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX VS COMPETITION

TURBO PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Fronx

Magnite

Kiger

Engine

1.0L Mild Hybrid Turbo

1.0L Turbo

1.0L Turbo

Cylinder

3

3

3

Displacement

998cc

999cc

999cc

Power

100PS @ 5500rpm

100PS @ 5000rpm

100PS @ 5000rpm

Power:Weight

99PS/t

99PS/t

99PS/t

Torque

148Nm @ 2000 - 4500rpm

160Nm @ 2800 - 3600rpm

160Nm @ 2800 - 3600rpm

Torque:Weight

146Nm/t

158Nm/t

158Nm/t

Manual

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

Manual FE

21.50kmpl

20kmpl

20kmpl

Automatic 

6-speed TC

CVT

CVT

AutoFE

20.01kmpl

17.7kmpl

17.7kmpl

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

Fuel Cost Calculator in India

What Are The Dimensions Of The 2023 Maruti Suzuki Fronx?

In terms of dimensions, the 2023 Fronx has a decent ground clearance and the widest body compared to the C3, Punch, Magnite and Kiger. However, the C3 has a better wheelbase and the Kiger has a substantially larger boot space than the Fronx.

MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX VS RIVALS

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Fronx

C3

Punch

Magnite

Kiger

Length

3995mm

3981mm

3827mm

3994mm

3991mm

Width

1765mm

1733mm

1742mm

1758mm

1750mm

Height

1550mm

1604mm

1615mm

1572mm

1600mm

Wheelbase

2520mm

2540mm

2445mm

2500mm

2500mm

Ground Clearance

190mm

180mm

187mm

205mm

205mm

Boot Space

308L

315L

366L

336L

405L

Fuel Tank

37L

30L

37L

40L

40L

Tyre (base)

195/60 R16

195/65 R15

185/70 R15

195/60 R16

195/60 R16

Tyre (top)

195/60 R16

195/65 R15

195/60 R16

195/60 R16

195/60 R16

*Estimated

Find out how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:

10 Tips To Get Better Mileage From Your Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Car

What Are The Colour Options Of The Maruti Nexa Fronx?

The 2023 Fronx is available in the following 6 monotone colour options:

  • White
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Brown
  • Silver

In addition, you also has the option of buying the Fronx in the following 3 dual-tone colours:

  • Brown with black roof
  • Red with black roof
  • Silver with black roof

These dual-tone colours are available only in the top-spec Alpha variant for an additional cost of Rs. 16,000.

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

UPDATED: MARCH 2023

SEGMENT

LENGTH

BODY STYLES

EXAMPLE

A Segment

< 3699mm

Hatchback

Alto, Alto K10, Celerio

SUV (Micro)

Exception: Kwid

S-Presso

       

B1 Segment

3700 - 3850mm

Hatchback

Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago

SUV (Mini)

Punch, Ignis, Tiago NRG

       

B2 Segment

3850 - 3999mm

Hatchback

Altroz, Baleno, i20

Sedan

Dzire, Amaze, Verna

MPV

Triber

SUV (Sub-Compact)

Brezza, Nexon, Venue, Magnite, Fronx, C3, Kiger, Fronx, Sonet, XUV300

Off-Road

Thar, Jimny

       

C1 Segment

4000 - 4399mm

SUV (Compact)

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, XUV400, Hyryder, Taigun, XUV400

MPV

Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

4400 - 4599mm

Sedan

City, Verna, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

SUV (Mid-size)

Alcazar, Scorpio Classic

MPV

Carens, XL6

       

D1 Segment

4600 - 4799mm

SUV (Large)

Exception: Harrier (2mm less)

XUV700, Innova Hycross, Hector, Safari, Hector Plus, Scorpio N, Ioniq 5, Kodiaq

Sedan

Octavia

MPV

Innova Crysta

       

D2 Segment

> 4800mm

SUV (Full-size)

Exception: Fortuner (5mm less)

Gloster

MPV

Carnival

Sedan

Superb, Camry

You can read more about vehicle segmentation at the following link:

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

2 Comments

  1. S Safiqul Islam says:
    March 16 2023 17:09:33

    Fronx zeta

  2. p pavan says:
    April 26 2023 11:28:23

    Always look forward to your comparisons, keep up the good work!!

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