Suzuki Fronx launched in Indonesia – Rocky/Ativa, WR-V rival; 1.5L NA mild hybrid; ADAS; from RM67k

The Suzuki Fronx has been launched in Indonesia as a rival to other compact SUVs such as the Honda WR-V, Daihatsu Rocky (sister model to the Perodua Ativa) and Nissan Magnite. First revealed in India back in 2023, the Fronx is a sub-4m model that retails for between 259 million and 321.9 million rupiah (about RM67k and RM84k). In India, the Fronx has a sister model in the form of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.

In terms of dimensions, the Fronx measures 3,995 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, 1,550 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,520 mm. Buyers will have three trim levels to choose from, two of which come with a mild hybrid powertrain.

The mild hybrid options are the GX and SGX, which feature a mild hybrid K15C 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine rated at 101 PS (99 hp or 74 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 135 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm.

Drive is sent to the front wheels via a five-speed manual (optional for the GX only) or six-speed automatic (available for both the GX and SGX) transmission. In Japan, the Fronx can also be had with all-wheel drive that is paired with the 6AT.

The GL is the non-mild hybrid trim of the Fronx in Indonesia, and it gets a K15B 1.5 litre NA inline-four petrol unit with slightly more power at 105 PS (103 hp or 77 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Transmission options for the K15B include a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

As for equipment, the GL comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, reflector LED headlamps, LED positioning lamps, bulb-type taillights, a urethane multi-function steering wheel, fabric seat upholstery, manual air-conditioning (with rear vents), a seven-inch Display Audio head unit, four speakers, six airbags, rear parking sensors, ESP, a rear-view camera and hill start assist.

Stepping up to the GX adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 4.2-inch multi-info instrument cluster display, a larger nine-inch Display Audio, cruise control, automatic air-conditioning, paddle shifters (6AT only) as well as two tweeters for a total of six speakers.

The SGX builds upon the GX by adding front and rear underbody spoilers, door visors and the option of a two-tone exterior finish. It also gets LED taillights, synthetic leather seat upholstery and a wireless phone charger.

The range-topper is also the only one to get an ADAS suite that includes functions such as adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, vehicle swaying warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, high beam assist, a head-up display and Suzuki’s collision-mitigating brake (AEB) system called Dual Sensor Brake Support II (DSBS II).

The Fronx is locally assembled (CKD) in Indonesia at the automaker’s plant in Cikarang, which also makes the Ertiga and XL7. Buyers of the GL trim can choose from Cool Black, Pearl Snow White and Metallic Magma Grey, while the GX gets an additional Savanna Ivory option. The SGX’s only monotone option is Cool Black, with Ice Grayish Blue, Pearl Snow White and Savanna Ivory all paired with a black roof.

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