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

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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 Rs. 7.0 lakh, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

*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.

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.

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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.

*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.

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

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples