Suzuki will release the new compact crossover SUV ” FRONX “ in Japan on October 16, 2024. Advance reservations are scheduled to begin at dealerships around August 2024. The price will be approximately 2,540,000 to 2,739,000 yen. Advance exhibitions are scheduled to be held nationwide from August.
The Fronx will be imported and sold by Suzuki in India. The company will also introduce the Fronx as a successor to the Escudo, which will cease domestic sales in April 2024. A teaser image and teaser site for the Japanese model will be released on July 1, 2024. We will explain in detail what kind of model it will be.
Maruti Suzuki India, Suzuki’s Indian subsidiary, announced the new SUV “Fronx” at the Indian Auto Expo 2023 in January 2023, and then released it in India on April 24, 2023. The price is relatively inexpensive, with the gasoline version starting at around 1.34 million yen and the hybrid version starting at around 1.74 million yen. Therefore, it seems to be a good value for the body size and design.
An electric vehicle (BEV) model based on the Frontier is also planned.
About the new Suzuki “Fronx”
The new model, the Frontex, is a new genre of compact SUV that combines a coupe style that emphasizes strength and elegance with maneuverability and comfortable interior space. Starting with sales in India in April 2023, it has been well received in Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and other areas as Suzuki’s global car.
Suzuki’s latest model, the Frontex, is built on Suzuki’s new Heartect platform , with dimensions of 3,995mm in length, 1,765mm in width, 1,550mm in height and a wheelbase of 2,520mm.
This wheelbase is the same as the Suzuki Baleno, but the FRONX is 5mm longer, 20mm wider and 50mm taller than the Baleno, making the FRONX roughly the same size as the Suzuki Brezza.
- Adopts Suzuki’s latest exterior design
- Equipped with the latest safety feature “Dual Sensor Brake Support II”
- The interior is equipped with the latest infotainment system.
- Equipped with electric parking brake and auto brake hold.
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About the exterior of the new Suzuki “Fronx”
The front end features split headlights, a grille with chrome inserts, and an aluminum-style skid plate similar to the Grand Vitara.
The profile has a sportier look, with 17-inch alloy wheels and pronounced fenders and rear shoulders. At the back, the sloping rear glass covered by a roof spoiler catches the eye, marking Suzuki’s first foray into the coupe SUV trend.
This model comes equipped with full-width LED taillights and a sizeable aluminum-style skid plate that doubles as a diffuser.
Suzuki’s new “Fronx” body color – 7 colors available
Two-tone 5 colors
- Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic Black 2-tone roof
- Earthen Brown Pearl Metallic Black 2-tone roof
- Opulent red pearl metallic, black two-tone roof
- Lucent Orange Pearl Metallic Black 2-tone roof
- Arctic White Pearl Black Roof 2 Tone Roof
Monotone 2 colors
- Celestial Blue Pearl Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl 4
What is the body size of the new Suzuki “Fronx”?
The body size of the new FRONX is 3,995mm in length, 1,765mm in width, 1,550mm in height, and 2,520mm in wheelbase.
Suzuki new “Fronx” and “Escudo” body size comparison
While the Escudo has a longer overall length, the Frontax’s wheelbase will be +20mm, so the interior space may not change.
| Specifications | Escudo | Fronx |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,175mm | 3,995mm |
| Width | 1,775mm | 1,765mm |
| Height | 1,610mm | 1,550mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500mm | 2,520mm |
Suzuki’s new “Fronx” interior
The dashboard of the “Fronx” is dual-tone and similar to that of the Suzuki Baleno, but it has a matte finish like forged metal and high-gloss silver inserts, giving it a slightly more luxurious feel. The interior color is “Black x Bordeaux”, and it features leather-like and fabric seat upholstery with silver stitching, leather-like door armrest upholstery, and high-gloss silver painted decoration. It also has seat heaters and rear heater ducts. It has a chilled steering wheel and a telescopic steering wheel, and the steering wheel can be adjusted to your preferred position.
Suzuki Front Interior
FRONX Pioneer car navigation system
Pioneer car navigation is standard on vehicles for Japan. This model is equipped with a 9-inch high-definition HD display that supports the satellite observation systems “GPS”, “Michibiki” and “GLONASS”. In addition to its high-performance navigation capabilities, it is also compatible with Suzuki dealer-installed accessories such as drive recorders and ETC2.0/ETC in-vehicle devices, and you can download update data to the latest maps for free for three years after purchasing the vehicle. It is equipped with a “wrong-way driving detection function” that prevents wrong-way driving on highways and toll roads, and can display real-time vehicle information such as mileage, cruising range, and average fuel efficiency on a large screen. It also supports “Apple CarPlay” and “Android Auto™”, allowing you to play music from your smartphone, send and receive messages, and make hands-free calls, as well as HDMI input, Bluetooth® connection, and playback of a variety of media such as USB memory.
Additionally, other features include a head-up display, a 360-degree all-round camera, wireless charging, an Arkamys audio system, rear air conditioning vents, six airbags, and a suite of connected car features.
Even with five passengers on board, the luggage compartment has a capacity of 210 litres, which is more than enough for everyday use.
| Specifications | Fronx Indoor |
|---|---|
| Cargo height | 700mm |
| Cargo space width | 1,320mm |
| Luggage floor width | 1,010mm |
| Luggage compartment floor length | 1,380mm |
| When 5 passengers are on board | Maximum 210L |
Suzuki adopts new “FRONX”, “electric parking brake” and “auto brake hold”
The electric parking brake and auto brake hold feature is not available on overseas models, but is included in the Japanese model.
Electronic parking brake (EPB) Basically, it is a button located around the driver’s seat that electronically controls the parking brake (side brake/foot brake).
The “electric parking brake” automatically applies the parking brake when the vehicle is put into “P” range (this varies slightly depending on the manufacturer). Furthermore, when the vehicle is put into “D” range or “R” range, the parking brake is automatically released. Vehicles that use this system do not have a parking brake (side brake/foot brake). Since the side brake is automatically applied, you can stop and start the vehicle without worrying, reducing the burden on the driver.
With the “Auto Hold Brake” in place, if you press the “AUTO HOLD” button (this varies slightly depending on the manufacturer) while driving in “D” range, the car will automatically apply the brakes if the “HOLD” indicator light is on when you stop at a red light, etc. When the light turns green and you are ready to move forward, you can step on the accelerator pedal, which will turn off the “HOLD” indicator light and release the brakes, allowing you to resume normal driving. If you have to stop multiple times due to traffic jams, or if there are long periods of time between traffic lights at large intersections, you can take your foot off the brake pedal, which greatly reduces fatigue. I even feel that the way you get tired is different when driving a car without the “Auto Hold Brake”.
Suzuki’s new “Swift” “Electric Parking Brake” “Auto Brake Hold”
Suzuki’s new “Fronx” adopts Dual Sensor Brake Support II
The new ” Dual Sensor Brake Support II ” installed in the new “Swift” is adopted, which is not adopted in overseas models . Three types of sensors, millimeter wave radar, monocular camera, and ultrasonic sensor, are adopted for the collision damage mitigation brake . In addition to vehicles and pedestrians, it is now compatible with bicycles and motorcycles as detection objects. It also detects vehicles and pedestrians at crossings when turning right or left at intersections, and aims to avoid and reduce various collisions.
Forward Collision Warning Function When driving at speeds between 5km/h and 100km/h, the stereo camera detects vehicles and pedestrians ahead. If it determines there is a possibility of a collision, it issues a warning with a buzzer sound and a display in the meter. It can also detect pedestrians at night.
Forward Collision Warning and Brake Function When the possibility of a collision increases, the function warns the driver and automatically applies light brakes to encourage the driver to avoid the collision.
Forward Collision Mitigation Brake Assist Function When the driver applies strong pressure on the brakes after determining that there is a high possibility of a collision, the brake assist function is activated to increase braking force.
Automatic braking function If it is determined that a collision is unavoidable, strong braking is automatically applied to avoid the collision or reduce the damage caused by the collision.
False start prevention function: Helps to avoid collisions caused by pedal or shift operation errors, detects obstacles within about 4m ahead using a stereo camera. When the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly at less than about 10km/h, if the driver depresses the accelerator pedal heavily despite the presence of an obstacle, the function automatically suppresses engine output to suppress sudden starts and sudden acceleration. Engine output is automatically suppressed for up to about 5 seconds.
Lane Departure Warning Function If the vehicle is about to deviate from its lane, a buzzer sounds and an indicator light in the meter warns the driver. When driving at a speed between about 60km/h and about 100km/h, the stereo camera recognizes the left and right lane markings. If the system determines that the vehicle is about to deviate from its lane, a buzzer sounds and an indicator light in the meter alerts the driver.
Sway warning function: If the vehicle sway, a buzzer sounds and an indicator light in the meter sounds to warn the driver. If the stereo camera determines that the vehicle is swaying based on the vehicle’s swaying pattern within the lane while driving at speeds between approximately 60km/h and 100km/h, a buzzer sounds and an indicator light in the meter sounds to alert the driver.
Leading vehicle departure notification function Notifies the driver when the leading vehicle starts moving with a buzzer sound and a display on the meter. If the leading vehicle starts moving and moves away from the vehicle, but the vehicle remains stopped even after the vehicle has moved away by more than 4m, the function notifies the driver that the leading vehicle has started moving with a buzzer sound and a display on the meter.
Road Sign Assist (RSA) is a system that displays road signs recognized by the forward camera on the multi-information display.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) uses radar to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes. If a vehicle enters the blind spot, an LED indicator mounted on the door mirror lights up.
Rearward false start prevention function: When four ultrasonic sensors built into the rear bumper detect an obstacle behind the vehicle, the automatic brakes are activated.
Brake Support When reversing: Four ultrasonic sensors built into the rear bumper activate the automatic brakes when they detect an obstacle behind the vehicle. Camera package for omnidirectional monitor (Omnidirectional package, manufacturer’s option for vehicles equipped with camera package for omnidirectional monitor) Cameras are installed in four locations on the front, rear, left and right of the car. If you install a compatible navigation system (accessory installed by the dealer), it becomes an “omnidirectional monitor” that displays an overhead view of the car on the monitor. Places that are difficult to see from the driver’s seat can be checked on the screen, which helps with parking in tight spaces.
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake Detects blind spots when reversing and alerts the driver. If there is a risk of collision, the system automatically applies brake control to help mitigate damage caused by a collision with an approaching vehicle.
The high beam assist stereo camera detects the brightness of oncoming headlights and automatically switches between high and low beams. This allows you to drive with high beams without having to switch between them, making nighttime driving safer even on roads with few street lights.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (with full-speed following function) When you press the ACC switch on the steering wheel, the millimeter wave radar measures the distance to the vehicle ahead and automatically accelerates or decelerates while maintaining the distance. The distance can be set to three levels (short, medium, long). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the preset speed (full-speed following).
Camera package for omnidirectional monitor (manufacturer’s option for vehicles equipped with safety package and camera package for omnidirectional monitor) Cameras are installed in four locations on the front, rear, left and right of the car. When a compatible navigation system (accessory installed by the dealer) is installed, it becomes an “omnidirectional monitor” that displays an overhead view of the car on the monitor. Places that are difficult to see from the driver’s seat can be checked on the screen, which helps with parking in tight spaces.
While driving, road signs recognized by the stereo camera are displayed on the multi-information display in the meter at the appropriate time. Supports “Maximum speed,” “No crossing,” “Auxiliary signs,” “Stop sign,” and “No entry. “
The blind spot monitor is a system that assists the driver in checking behind the vehicle when changing lanes. It uses radar to detect vehicles in the adjacent lane and alerts the driver with an LED indicator built into the door mirror and an alarm sound.
Active cruise control (with full-speed following function) is newly adopted. Safety equipment includes the new “Dual Sensor Brake Support”. It is equipped with “Rear False Start Prevention Function”, “Rear Parking Sensor”, “Lane Departure Prevention Function”, “Road Sign Assist (RSA) with Traffic Sign Recognition Function”, and “Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)”. “Adaptive Cruise Control (with full-speed following function)” with a following function at all vehicle speeds is standard equipment. “Adaptive High Beam System (AHS)” and “Driver Monitoring System (DMS)” It is a “Safety Support Car” “Support Car S Wide” which is being promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and is an “AEBS Certified Vehicle” by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Suzuki’s new “Fronx” main features
- Dual Sensor Brake Support II
- False start prevention function
- False backward start prevention function
- Low speed brake support front and rear
- Parking sensors front and rear
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Control
- Departure notification function
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Head-up display (color)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- SPORT MODE
- Snow mode (4WD vehicles)
- Grip Control (4WD vehicles)
- Hill descent control (4WD vehicles)
- LED Headlights
- Fully automatic air conditioner
- Wireless Chargers
- USB power socket (Type-A, Type-C)
- Heated seats
- Plated door handle
- 16-inch aluminum wheels (machined and painted black)
- Under garnish front/rear/side (silver tone)
- Roof spoiler
- Door mirrors with LED side turn signals (with remote storage)
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Stainless steel pedal plate
- Tilt and telescopic steering
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Paddle Shift
- 9-inch omnidirectional monitor with memory navigation (compatible with Suzuki Connect)
- 6 speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 front tweeters)
- Electric parking brake & brake hold
- Console ornament (high-brightness silver)
- Leather door armrest covering (silver stitching)
- Leather-like armrest covering (black stitching)
- Leather-like and fabric seat covering (silver stitching)
- Seat back pocket
- Luggage Board
Suzuki’s new “Fronx” specs
The Japanese model of the Suzuki Front is equipped with a 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder engine “K15C” + motor (mild hybrid), which is not available in the overseas model. In addition, a 4WD vehicle is also available, which is not available in the overseas model. Snow mode, grip control, and hill descent control are also available.
Japanese Model
| Specifications | Fronx |
|---|---|
| full length | 3,995mm |
| Width | 1,765mm |
| Height | 1,550mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520mm |
| engine | In-line 4-cylinder 1.5L engine “K15C” + motor (mild hybrid) |
| Maximum power | 74kW (101PS) / 6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 135Nm (13.7kgm) / 4,400rpm |
| Motor maximum output | 2.3kW (3.1ps)/800-1500rpm |
| Motor Max Torque | 60Nm (6.1kgm)/100rpm |
| Drive system | 2WD (FF)/4WD |
| transmission | 6AT |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.8m |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
19.0km/L (2WD) 17.8km/L (4WD) |
Overseas Models
The Indian model comes with a mild hybrid version of a 1.2L petrol engine and a 1.0L turbocharged engine.
International models are available with two petrol engine options. Firstly, there is a 1.0L K-series Boosterjet turbocharged engine with mild hybrid technology.
The engine produces a maximum power of 99 hp (74 kW / 100 PS) and a maximum torque of 148 Nm and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Another option is a 1.0L K-series Boosterjet turbocharged engine that produces 89 hp (66 kW / 90 PS) and 113 Nm of torque, sending power to the front wheels via either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AGS automatic.
| Specifications | Fronx | Fronx |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 3,995mm | 3,995mm |
| Width | 1,765mm | 1,765mm |
| Height | 1,550mm | 1,550mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520mm | 2,520mm |
| engine | 1.0L direct injection turbo (mild hybrid) |
1.2L gasoline (with idling stop system) |
| Maximum power | 74kW (100ps) | 66kW (90ps) |
| Maximum torque | 148Nm (15.1kgm) | 113Nm (11.5kgm) |
| Drive system | 2WD (FF) | 2WD (FF) |
| transmission | 5MT/6AT | 5MT/AGS |
Suzuki new “Fronx” price
There is only one grade, priced at 2,541,000 yen (2WD) and 2,739,000 yen (4WD), which is a little higher than the Honda WR-V produced in India (approximately 2 million to 2.5 million yen). By the way, the Indian price is 972,500 Indian rupees (approximately 1.79 million yen) for the gasoline model and 746,500 Indian rupees (1.35 million yen) for the mild hybrid model, but it is expected that there will be a price difference considering quality assurance and various costs involved in making it a Japanese specification.
| grade | Drive system | Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Fronx | 2WD | 2,541,000 yen |
| 4WD | 2,739,000 yen |
Furthermore, Toyota’s Urban Cruiser Tycoon will be launched in India as an OEM for Fronx.
Toyota India unveiled the new crossover SUV “Urban Cruiser Tizer” for the first time in the world on April 3, 2024. With a price starting from 774,000 rupees (approximately 1.4 million yen), it is currently the most affordable Toyota SUV in India. The base of this car is an OEM vehicle of Suzuki’s new ” Fronx “.
2024 Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
Suzuki to roll out EV6 models to the Japanese market by 2030
Suzuki held a “Growth Strategy Briefing for FY2030” on January 26, 2023, and announced plans to launch four-wheeled battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The company plans to release six EV models in the Japanese market. BEVs will be introduced sequentially from FY2023, and the silhouette of an unknown minicar was displayed twice. The Japanese EV lineup also includes a Front 2000 EV model.
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Q&A about the new Suzuki “Fronx”
How much do Fronx cost?
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The price is 2,541,000 yen for 2WD and 2,739,000 yen for 4WD.
What size are the Fronx?
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The dimensions of the model sold in India are 3,995mm long, 1,765mm wide, 1,550mm high, and have a wheelbase of 2,520mm. The dimensions of the Japanese model are expected to be roughly the same.
When is the new Fronx scheduled to be released in Japan?
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It is scheduled to be released on October 16, 2024.
What are the features of the new FRONX that are receiving acclaim around the world?
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The FRONX is highly rated for its coupe-style design , ease of handling , and comfortable interior space . Another attractive feature is the low fuel consumption achieved by its mild hybrid system .
What advance information has been released about the new Suzuki Frontier?
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On July 1, 2024, Suzuki released advance information on the new Frontex. The outline of the design and the planned release date in Japan around autumn 2024 were also announced.
Why is Suzuki’s new SUV, the Frontex, receiving such high praise?
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The FRONX has been praised for its stylish design and high level of practicality , as well as for its environmental friendliness thanks to its mild hybrid system .
What are the features of the new Frontex being rolled out in India?
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In India, the car is available with two engines: a 1.0-litre direct-injection turbo engine and a 1.2-litre petrol engine, as well as a mild hybrid system.
A word from the editorial department
Suzuki’s new compact crossover SUV, the FRONX, is an attractive vehicle that combines sophisticated design with advanced technology.
The dual tone dashboard, premium interiors and extensive features provide the occupants with a pleasant and comfortable driving experience.Furthermore, the petrol engine option with mild hybrid technology offers a good balance of both performance and fuel efficiency.
The FRONX is a versatile car that can meet a wide range of driving needs, from urban roads to the outdoors. With the most attractive price, its attractive appearance and advanced features, it will be an ideal choice for many drivers. I’m looking forward to the release of the Japanese model.
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