Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs. Tata Punch | Auto Expo 2023 | Baleno Crossover | New Model

Finally, Maruti has unveiled its new micro-SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which is more like a crossover, but Maruti calls it an SUV. The car will be sold through Nexa dealerships and will be listed below the Brezza. The car is built on the same Heatect platform as the Baleno. The car looks like the Baby Grand Vitara, which was launched last year. LED split headlamps with a top-right bonnet and broad chrome grille, plus the Suzuki logo in the center.

Basically, the car shares the platform with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. So many spies were seen in camouflage earlier. Maruti was testing the vehicle for many hours on tough Indian roads. The car has been upgraded with new features, engines, and dimensions.

Power, Features, and Dimensions of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Power Of Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti introduces the Smart Hybrid with two engine options in Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the first of which is a new 1.0-liter turbo-petrol booster jet engine with 100PS and 147.6 nm of torque for both 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions.

Another option is a 1.2-liter DualJet petrol engine with 90 horsepower and 113 Newton meters of torque, available with both a 5-speed manual and an automatic manual transmission (AMT). CNG will be introduced in the feature.

Exterior of Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Starting with the key, everything remains the same as before. Only the key lock and unlock functions are available. The key has no engine start, stop, or boot open option.

The Fronx’s front design is similar to that of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. On top, there are three cube DRLs and an indicator. Tri-LED reflectors illuminate the Suzuki logo in the center. split plate for a more rigid appearance. 360-degree camera under the Suzuki logo.

From the sides, the vehicle looks like an uplifted Baleno, but with body cladding and an increase in dimension, it looks bigger than a Baleno. The new 16-inch alloy wheels have a 195/60 R16 tyre profile.

The rear of the vehicle is slightly edgy, with sharp cuts and creases. The rear tail light is connected by three cube designs. The slanted roofline and square wheel arches give it an SUV appearance. There’s also a muscular bumper with skid plates on the back.

shark-fin antenna and roof rails on top. There is no sunroof on this particular model.

The vehicle’s length is 3995mm, its width is 1765mm, its height is 1550mm, and its wheelbase is 2520mm. For that vehicle, the weight also increased.

Interior Of Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The interior of the car is very similar to that of other Maruti vehicles, including the same screen, upholstery, and seats. However, a wood texture is added to make the car more premium and increase marketing. When it comes to the interior, the brown and black colors help to complete the look.

Features Of Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The steering wheel houses the cruise and infotech controls, as well as the call answer and drop functions.
The MID controls are similar to earlier ones. On the sides are two round speedometers and a tachometer, and in the centre is a digital instrument cluster.

Also, this time, Maruti comes with so many add-on features Like:

  • ESC
  • MID
  • Engine start/stop
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • The heads-up display (HUD)
  • 360-degree buttons
  • Climate control
  • Tilt and telescoping steering wheels
  • USB and a 12-volt charger
  • Everything for power windows
  • Auto-fold ORVMs
  • Six safety airbags
  • Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now wireless.
  • Electro-rear-view mirror for both day and night.
  • Two front halogen cabin lights and one centre light for the rear seats.

One digital instrument cluster with average fuel economy, driving kilometers, time, tyre pressure, power, motion, acceleration, and braking, as well as a heads-up display (HUD).

Rear Of Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The company takes care of the rear passengers as well, as there is plenty of space for legroom. Type A and Type C chargers for the rear seat are under the rear air conditioning vents. The seats are spacious and comfortable, with three headrests and seat belts for back passengers, along with Isofix child mounts, but no armrests. A parcel tray is also available to cover the boot.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

For luggage, there are 308 liters of boot space, and there is a reading light for convenience. Jack also has a spare wheel inside the boot. Tata Motors introduces the Altroz Racer, which will make its debut at the same auto show in 2023. 

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Is Punch worth buying?

Tata Punch

Yes, the Tata Punch is one of the most promising vehicles in the Indian auto industry. In every way, the car is a complete package.

Global NCAP crash test results give it a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 4-star rating for child occupant protection.

It is a 1.2-liter petrol engine with a massive power of 86 PS and 113 NM of torque. The car is 166 mm shorter in length, making it easier to park and drive in the city.

And you can use it on the highway because of its safety rating. The car will cost you 6 lacs (ex-showroom), which is very reasonable for a car like the Tata Punch. 

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