Maruti Suzuki FRONX

Features: The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is packed with niceties like a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a heads-up display, a wireless phone charger, push-button start-stop, keyless entry, electrically foldable ORVMs, automatic climate control and cruise control. Regarding safety, the Fronx features 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, a rearview camera with parking sensors and ISOFIX child protection.

Engine: The Maruti Fronx gets three engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol engine that delivers 90 PS and 113 Nm, a 1.2-litre CNG powertrain putting out77.5 PS and 98.5 Nm and a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine developing 100 PS and 148 Nm. A 5-speed manual is offered as standard, while automatic options include a 5-speed AMT for the naturally aspirated petrol and a 6-speed torque converter for the turbo-petrol. The Maruti Fronx, with its 1.2-litre petrol engine, is claimed to offer a fuel efficiency of up to 21.79 kmpl with the manual and 22.89 kmpl with the AMT. The CNG variant of the powertrain delivers a claimed efficiency of 28.51 km/kg. Meanwhile, the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine returns 21.5 kmpl with the manual and 20.01 kmpl with the automatic transmission. The subcompact crossover measures 3995 mm in length, 1765 mm in width and 1550 mm in height. It sits on a wheelbase of 2520 mm.

Rivals: The Maruti Fronx rivals the likes of Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet, Toyota Taisor, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.

Variants: The Maruti Fronx is available in six broad trims: Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Delta+(O), Zeta and Alpha. The Fronx gets seven monotone colours: Celestial Blue, Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Gray, Earthen Brown, Opulent Red and Bluish Black. You can also opt for dual-tone shades with either the Earthen Brown, Splendid Silver or Opulent Red paired with a Bluish Black Roof.