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Maruti Fronx First Drive: 5 Things Customers Learned On The Way

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The Maruti Fronx is at the cusp of being launched in our market. We recently got to put it through its paces and sampled the turbo-petrol engine that’s made a comeback with the crossover. While the Fronx is based on the Baleno, it does have its own set of USPs that will help it stand out in an otherwise crowded space.

Here are the top reviews customers get after driving brand new Maruti Fronx

Butchy Crossover

Maruti Fronx

Except for the mirrors and the front doors, the Fronx’s body panels are almost brand-new, despite being based on the Baleno. Remaining consistent with its body style, the Fronx is – in the right setting – a hatchback for some SUVs.

  • With its three-piece LED DRL configuration and bumper-mounted LED headlights, it even resembles a smaller Grand Vitara.
  • The Fronx has an SUV-like look thanks to the roof rails, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels flared wheel arches, and sloping roofline.
  • It has connected LED taillights as well, so its rear is very similar to the Grand Vitara’s.

A Familiar Cabin Of Maruti Fronx

Maruti Fronx interior

You will immediately notice the Baleno’s familiarity as soon as you enter the Fronx. The instrument cluster, steering wheel, and dashboard layout remain unchanged, albeit with maroon-finished materials instead of violet.

The Fronx benefits from being taller than the Baleno because it gives the driver a better view of the front. Although the fit and finish of the cabin are not among the best in its class, it is significantly superior to what Maruti vehicles typically offer. The Fronx even gets delicate touch materials on the entryway cushions and elbow rests while the seats get texture upholstery.

Equipped To Pamper You

Maruti Fronx touchscreen

  • Being a modern Maruti, the Fronx gets all the bells and whistles offered by the new Baleno.
  • These include the 9-inch touchscreen, a heads-up display, auto AC with rear vents, and cruise control.
  • The only addition over the hatchback is wireless phone charging. Its safety kit includes six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, and a 360-degree camera.

A Practical Boot

Maruti Fronx boot lid

From the first drive, we had a good understanding of how usable the Fronx’s boot space is. It has a wider loading lip and a deeper cargo area than the Baleno, and its capacity is 308 liters, down 10 liters from the Baleno. Despite the fact that its capacity is not among the highest in its class, it can accommodate a weekend’s worth of luggage. In the event that that is adequately not, you even get the choice to crease down the back seat backrests on account of the 60:40 split arrangement.

Two Petrol Engines And Automatic Gearbox Options

Maruti Fronx 1-litre turbo-petrol engine

Dissimilar to the Baleno, which accompanies only one petroleum motor, the Fronx is presented with two. The highlight is Maruti’s reintroduction of the 1-liter turbo-petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, which produces 100 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque and has been borrowed from the hatchback’s 1.2-liter engine with five-speed MT or AMT.

There are options for a five-speed MT and a six-speed AT. The 1.2-liter petroleum unit is the very one that is tracked down in a lot of right now accessible Maruti vehicles and ought to be the pick if the majority of your drives are inside city limits.

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