Maruti Fronx Hybrid: The Maruti Fronx Hybrid has introduced a new eco-friendly color impacting the coupe-style SUV, giving a perfect combination of design, comfort, and hybrid technology that saves fuel. The new Fronx is compact and has got a Smart Hybrid system comparatively with the old one; thus, it is planned that it will be easier, lighter, and more economical for people to drive their cars around cities every day. Maruti has made the SUV more attractive to young city dwellers who want efficiency without sacrificing style by offering practical features, modern styling, and technology.
Design
The Fronx has a sporty coupe silhouette that is combined with the upright SUV stance. Its compact size, under 4 meters in length, gives the car an agile character that is friendly to the city, thus making it easier to navigate through tight roads and narrow parking spaces. The high seating position gives a confident view of the traffic ahead, while good ground clearance coupled with high seating makes it easier and smoother to go over potholes and large speed breakers. The entire design of the vehicle continues to project boldness and youthfulness thereby giving the SUV a premium appeal on the road.
Hybrid
What stands out most in the Fronx Hybrid family is the Smart Hybrid system. The company provides these with the choice between a very efficient 1.2-liter petrol engine and a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine with higher output paralleled by the hybrid unit. The unit is composed of a small electric motor and a battery dedicated to boosting fuel economy. It helps the engine during acceleration, switches the engine off at signals through Idle Start/Stop, and recharges itself automatically through regenerative braking. Such technology results in better mileage of the SUV during slow-moving urban traffic and also a smoother drive.
Cabin
The interior layout of the Fronx is youthfully and richly designed. The dashboard hosts a big touchscreen infotainment system, a clear head-up display, and a modernized instrument cluster that are all considered positive components to the driving experience. The seats are comfortable enough for city trips, and the overall cabin design gives a very nice mix of practicality and premium feel. The top models come with features like the 360-degree camera, wireless connection, and cruise control, which make daily commuting more fun and less stressful.
Drive
The driving experience in the Fronx is city-centered. A choice of manual and automatic gearboxes is given according to the engine selection. The AMT and the automatic variants provide easy driving in stop-and-go traffic, hybrid support making acceleration softer and quicker. The suspension is capable of overcoming bumpy roads and leading to comfortable ride for the passengers. The Fronx is also easy and intuitive to drive due to its good visibility and compact size.
Specs
The Fronx Hybrid is available in three different powertrains. The 1.2-litre petrol engine gives an output of about 90 hp and is very efficient with a mileage of 22.89 kmpl. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol Smart Hybrid variant gives an output of about 100 hp and is very efficient with a mileage of 21.50 kmpl. The 1.2-litre CNG variant is the most economical version and the mileage is 28.51 km/kg. Safety features like six airbags available in higher trims make it a priority. The SUV still provides modern luxuries like a 9-inch touchscreen, head-up display and numerous driver assistance features.
Price
Maruti has set the price for the Fronx very competitively, with the base model at around ₹6.85 lakh (ex-showroom) and the top turbo automatic model at approximately ₹11.98 lakh. This price range turns the Fronx into one of the most budget-friendly and feature-rich compact SUVs that come equipped with hybrid technology in the Indian market.
