smart #1 vs Suzuki Fronx
Verdict
The smart #1 costs RM169,000, RM21,112 more than the RM147,888 Suzuki Fronx, and the numbers show where that money goes. It is the much stronger car, with 268 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a larger 411-litre boot and 2,750 mm wheelbase. The Fronx keeps things simpler with petrol hybrid/REV power, front-wheel drive, a conventional automatic and a 37-litre tank. For Malaysia, this is EV performance and space versus lower entry price and petrol convenience.
Pick the smart #1 if you want the quicker, larger B-SUV, with 268 hp, 315 km EV range and a bigger 411-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki Fronx if you want the lower-priced petrol hybrid/REV SUV, with front-wheel drive, a conventional automatic and a 37-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: smart #1 RM169,000; Suzuki Fronx RM147,888
- Power: smart #1 268 hp; Suzuki Fronx 100 hp
- Drive: smart #1 rear-wheel drive; Suzuki Fronx front-wheel drive
- Wheelbase: smart #1 2,750 mm; Suzuki Fronx 2,520 mm
- Boot space: smart #1 411 L; Suzuki Fronx 308 L
- Warranty: smart #1 4 years; Suzuki Fronx 3 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,000 | 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 | 268 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 49.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 315 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Boot space | 411 L✓ | 308 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 37 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 260 | — |
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.
#1
- Far stronger 268 hp output
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 411-litre boot
- Costs RM21,112 more
- 315 km EV range means charging has to fit your routine
- RM260 yearly road tax
Fronx
- Lower purchase price
- Petrol hybrid/REV setup with 37-litre tank
- Six airbags and AEB included
- Much lower 100 hp output
- Smaller 308-litre boot
- Shorter 3-year warranty
#1 vs Fronx FAQ
Is the smart #1 or Suzuki Fronx better?
The smart #1 is better for performance and space, with 268 hp, 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and a 411-litre boot. The Suzuki Fronx is better if lower price and petrol hybrid/REV convenience matter more.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 is RM21,112 more expensive than the Suzuki Fronx.
Which one is more practical for luggage?
The smart #1 has the larger boot at 411 litres, while the Suzuki Fronx has 308 litres. If luggage space is a priority, the smart has the clear advantage.