Maruti Suzuki Fronx petrol review

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.2 petrol manual Quick Review

Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.2 petrol specs

Under the hood

1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine
Produces 90hp and 113Nm, 5-speed manual
Also gets an AMT and factory-fitted CNG kit

Maruti Fronx performance

Engine performance

One of the smoothest and most refined units around
But performance isn’t lively, you’ll have to rev it out for quick overtakes
Has a fruity exhaust note

Maruti Fronx gearbox

Gearbox

5-speed manual is smooth and precise to use
Clutch is light and easy to modulate
Light controls makes for relaxed city driving

Efficiency is its biggest draw

City – 13.5kpl, Highway – 20kpl
Auto engine stop-start tech aids efficiency
Engine spins at just 2,600rpm at 100kph in 5th gear

Ride and handling

Low-speed ride is impressive
High-speed ride is bumpy, but never uncomfortable
Feels well-settled around corners
Steering, however, is numb

Available in three lower trims

Sigma, Delta, Delta Plus

7-inch touchscreen
Android Auto, Apple Car Play
Auto climate control
LED headlights
16-inch alloys

Verdict

What we like
Fuel efficiency
Light controls
Easy to drive

What we don’t like
1.2 petrol not available in top-spec trim

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