The Suzuki Fronx was launched in Indonesia last month and is currently on display at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), so here’s a live gallery of the compact SUV that competes against models like the Honda WR-V, Daihatsu Rocky (sister model to the Perodua Ativa and Toyota Raize) and Nissan Magnite there.
First revealed in India back in 2023, the Fronx, which has a related sibling in the form of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, is also sold in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) markets as well as in Japan and South Africa. It is a sub-4m SUV that measures 3,995 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, 1,550 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,520 mm. Its compact size enables a minimum turning radius of just 4.8 metres.
For the Indonesian market, the SUV is priced between 259 million and 321.9 million rupiah (about RM67k and RM84k), with three trim levels (GL, GX and SGX) to choose from. There are also two powertrains available, including mild hybrid option that is offered for the GX and SGX.
Cars with the mild hybrid powertrain come with an 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. The mild hybrid components include a 12-volt lithium-ion battery and integrated starter generator (ISG) which provides torque assist and idle start-stop functionality.
The mild hybrid engine sends drive 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. As for the GL, it only comes with a non-mild hybrid setup featuring a K15B 1.5 litre NA inline-four petrol unit. This offers slightly higher outputs of 105 PS (103 hp or 77 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4,400 rpm, with transmission options being a five-speed manual and four-speed automatic.
A 37-litre fuel tank is standard for both powertrains, as are 195/60 profile tyres, front MacPherson struts, a rear torsion beam, front ventilated brake discs and rear drum brakes.
In terms of 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 improves upon the GX by adding front and rear underbody spoilers, door visors and the option of a two-tone exterior finish. The range-topper also comes standard with LED taillights, synthetic leather seat upholstery and a wireless phone charger.
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) 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) are reserved for the SGX.
The Fronx is locally assembled (CKD) in Indonesia at the automaker’s plant in Cikarang, which also makes the Ertiga and XL7. Cool Black, Pearl Snow White and Metallic Magma Grey are available colours for the GL, while the GX gets an additional Savanna Ivory option. For the SGX, there’s only one monotone option – Cool Black – with Ice Grayish Blue, Pearl Snow White and Savanna Ivory all paired with a black roof for a two-tone look.
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Simply more comfortable and luxury than a Suzuki Jimny,
Direct competitor to Raize Diva Rocky Rex
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