Suzuki Fronx 2025

• Suzuki Fronx teased for Malaysia – launching soon to rival Perodua Ativa, Honda WR-V, Chery Tiggo Cross?

  In Cars, Local News, Suzuki / By Jonathan James Tan / 6 August 2025 3:59 pm / 3 comments

  

  Suzuki Malaysia has teased the Suzuki Fronx on its Facebook page. We saw it inside and out recently at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and are happy to report that despite its more budget-oriented Maruti Suzuki origins, it does not feel like a bargain-basement SUV, even if it’s priced between 259 million and 321.9 million rupiah (RM67k-84k) in Indonesia (where it’s CKD locally assembled).

  The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor twin is 3,995 mm long (shorter than an Ativa!), 1,765 mm wide, 1,550 mm tall and has a 2,520 mm wheelbase. Indonesians can choose between GL, GX and SGX variants, and two powertrains including a mild-hybrid for the latter two variants.

  The mild-hybrid carries a 101 PS/135 Nm 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine, a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, an integrated starter generator (ISG) and either a five-speed manual or six-speed auto. The base GL is a non-mild hybrid with a very slightly more powerful engine (105 PS and 138 Nm of torque) that’s mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed auto.

  

  

  

  Indonesian-market Suzuki Fronx

  No matter the variant, Indonesia gets a 37-litre fuel tank, 16-inch alloys with 195/60 profile tyres, front MacPherson struts, a rear torsion beam, six airbags, front ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes. You can check out the Indonesian-market spec differences between variants here, but some of the available kit includes LED headlamps and DRLs, auto air-con, shift paddles and wireless phone charging.

  Only the top variant has ADAS, including AEB, ACC, a 360-degree camera, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, vehicle swaying warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, high beam assist and a head-up display.

  The Naza Eastern-era Suzuki Malaysia has hitherto been a niche CBU-only player (Jimny and Swift Sport). If the Fronx is indeed coming to Malaysia, it will be the first mainstream Suzuki in the country in a long while. As Naza doesn’t have an assembly plant anymore, can the Fronx be competitively-priced as a CBU car? Or is the CKD partner route possible?

  

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  Suzuki Fronx at GIIAS 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Suzuki Fronx on display at GIIAS – Rocky/Ativa rival; Indonesia CKD; from RM67k; mild hybrid, ADAS

  In Cars, International News, Suzuki / By Gerard Lye / 23 July 2025 3:15 pm / 5 comments

  

  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.

  

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

  In Cars, International News, Suzuki / By Gerard Lye / 3 June 2025 4:08 pm / 4 comments

  

  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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