Honda e:N1 vs Suzuki Fronx
Verdict
This is a narrow-money, wide-character fight: the Honda e:N1 costs RM149,900 against the Suzuki Fronx at RM147,888, so the gap is just RM2,012. For that, the Honda brings a 201 hp front motor, 7.7-second 0–100 km/h time, 410 km EV range and the larger footprint, including 344 litres of boot space. The Fronx counters as the easier petrol-hybrid/REV choice, with a 37-litre tank and a smaller 3,995 mm body for town use. Both get six airbags and AEB.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if you can charge at home or work and want the stronger 201 hp motor, 410 km EV range and longer 8-year warranty.
Pick the Suzuki Fronx if you prefer petrol-hybrid/REV refuelling, a smaller 3,995 mm SUV and can live with 100 hp and a 308-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Honda e:N1 RM149,900; Suzuki Fronx RM147,888
- Power: Honda e:N1 201 hp; Suzuki Fronx 100 hp
- Torque: Honda e:N1 310 Nm; Suzuki Fronx 138 Nm
- Energy: Honda e:N1 410 km EV range; Suzuki Fronx 37-litre fuel tank
- Length: Honda e:N1 4,380 mm; Suzuki Fronx 3,995 mm
- Boot space: Honda e:N1 344 litres; Suzuki Fronx 308 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 149,900 | RM 147,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | — |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 410 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,607 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Boot space | 344 L✓ | 308 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 37 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
e:N1
- 201 hp front motor and 310 Nm
- 410 km EV range and 7.7-second 0–100 km/h time
- 2,607 mm wheelbase and 344-litre boot
- Needs charging; no petrol tank fallback
- Larger 4,380 mm body than the 3,995 mm Fronx
- Road tax is stated at RM160 a year
Fronx
- Petrol-hybrid/REV drivetrain with 37-litre tank
- Shorter 3,995 mm length and 1,765 mm width
- Six airbags and AEB match the Honda
- 100 hp trails the Honda’s 201 hp
- 308-litre boot is smaller than the Honda’s 344 litres
- 3-year warranty is shorter than the Honda’s 8 years
e:N1 vs Fronx FAQ
Is the Honda e:N1 or Suzuki Fronx better?
The Honda e:N1 is the stronger spec buy if charging fits your routine: 201 hp, 410 km EV range, a larger boot and an 8-year warranty. Choose the Fronx if petrol-hybrid/REV refuelling and smaller dimensions matter more.
What is the price difference?
The gap is RM2,012, with the Honda e:N1 the pricier car.
Which one is easier to park in town?
The Suzuki Fronx is the easier fit on size alone. It is 3,995 mm long and 1,765 mm wide, while the Honda e:N1 measures 4,380 mm long and 1,790 mm wide.