Maruti Introduces A More Fuel-efficient Fronx In India

• Maruti is offering the Fronx CNG in lower-spec Sigma and Delta variants.

• They are priced at Rs 8.41 lakh and Rs 9.27 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom Delhi).

• Powered by the Baleno CNG’s 1.2-litre petrol engine making 77.5PS and 98.5Nm.

• Features on board include a 7-inch touchscreen, auto AC and dual airbags.

• Also available on a subscription basis with an all-inclusive monthly fee of Rs 23,248.

In its ongoing efforts to widen its CNG portfolio, the Maruti Fronx has now been included in the alternative fuel option lineup and is the 15th Maruti model to get it. The Baleno-based crossover SUV has been launched with the CNG option only in its lower-spec variants which are priced from Rs 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Maruti is also offering it on a subscription basis at an all-inclusive monthly rate of Rs 23,248.

Here’s a look at how it is priced:

Compared to the corresponding petrol-manual variants, the CNG trims are priced at a premium of Rs 95,000.

A Familiar Powertrain

Maruti has plonked the same 1.2-litre petrol engine (77.5PS/98.5Nm) from the Baleno CNG under the Fronx CNG’s hood. It even gets the same 5-speed manual transmission, and has a claimed fuel efficiency of 28.51km/kg. For reference, the Baleno CNG offers a claimed fuel mileage of 30.61km/kg, the increased economy is likely thanks to its slipperier design. The same engine in regular petrol guise puts out 90PS and 113Nm, and also gets a 5-speed AMT option.

The better-equipped variants of the Fronx come with a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine making 100PS/148Nm. Its transmission options are either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.

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What About Features?

The equipment list of the Fronx Sigma and Delta trims remains unchanged in the CNG guise. So it comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, auto climate control, halogen-projector headlights, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, and all power windows.

The Fronx CNG’s safety net includes dual front airbags, electronic stability programme (ESP), 3-point seatbelts for all occupants, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and hill-hold assist.

Fronx CNG Competition

When the CNG variants are considered, the Fronx CNG’s only rival is the Maruti Brezza CNG. It is also an alternative to the Baleno CNG. That said, the regular Fronx is priced from Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh (ex-showroom), taking on the Tata Nexon, Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, Hyundai Exter, and of course, the Maruti Brezza.

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