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) produced by the Japanese manufacturer

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through its Indian subsidiary

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since 2023. It is based on the Baleno, and positioned below the Brezza. The Fronx name is a

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of "Frontier Next", which was trademarked by Suzuki in 2014. There were rumors in 2015 that Suzuki's newest car at that time would be named Fronx, however it was later introduced as the Baleno.

Overview

Presented in January 2023 at the

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in India, the Fronx for the Indian market is exclusively available at the

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dealership chain reserved for high-end

models. It is Suzuki's second model in the sub-4 metre SUV segment in India after the Brezza, and occupies the lower bracket of India's sub-4 metre tax structure due to its smaller engine. According to a development manager of the Fronx, the vehicle was conceived from the idea to create an SUV that is widely accepted by the market while using existing resources, which is the Baleno platform. The development process included ideas such as making the tailgate more upright to emphasize the interior space, but the company chose to embrace a coupe-style rear with a tilted tailgate. Compared to the Baleno, the bonnet has been heightened, the body panels reshaped, and the rear pillars are tilted forward. It has a 308-litre boot, 10 litres smaller than the Baleno due to a slightly raised loading floor. The ground clearance is also raised by to , a result of a modified suspension and larger 195/60 R16 tyres. Maruti Suzuki claims it had spent 9 billion rupees in the development of the Fronx. The Fronx has been exported from India since July 2023. Planned export markets include the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Australia and Japan. For export markets, the 1.5-litre '' K15C''

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engine with the Smart Hybrid system is available.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor / Starlet Cross

Toyota unveiled the rebadged Fronx, named Urban Cruiser Taisor, in India on 3 April 2024, featuring a new grille design and different headlights and taillights. In India, it is offered in E, S, S+, G and V. The former three are powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine, while the G and V use the 1.0-litre petrol engine and the E grade uses both petrol and CNG engine. The deliveries began in May 2024 and 13,496 units were sold till the end of September. The model went on sale in South Africa as the Toyota Starlet Cross. The Starlet Cross replaced the Toyota Urban Cruiser, a rebadged Suzuki Vitara Brezza.

Markets

GCC

The Fronx was launched in the GCC on 16 July 2023, featuring a 1.5-litre K15C mild hybrid petrol engine, available in GL and GLX grades.

India

In the Indian market, the Fronx is offered in five variants: Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta and Alpha. The latter three are powered by the 1.0-litre turbocharged mild hybrid petrol engine, while Sigma, Delta, and Delta+ uses the 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Indonesia

The Indonesian market Fronx was revealed on 1 May 2025, and launched on 28 May 2025. Assembled locally at Cikarang plant. It is powered by either by the 1.5-litre ''K15B'' or the 1.5-litre ''K15C'' mild-hybrid petrol engine, and available in three grade levels: GL, GX and SGX.

Japan

The Japanese market Fronx was introduced in July 2024. Imported from India, the model comes with several changes and additions compared to the Indian model such as an

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, electronic parking brake, four-wheel drive option, and interior colour scheme alterations. It is powered by the 1.5-litre ''K15C'' mild hybrid petrol engine.

South Africa

The Fronx was launched in South Africa on 15 August 2023, with two trim levels: GL and GLX; it is powered by the 1.5-litre '' K15B'' petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

Powertrain

The Fronx is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder '' K10C Boosterjet''

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petrol engine rated at , with a 48V

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system. This engine option is available with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed

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automatic transmission. Another engine option is the less expensive 1.2-litre '' K12N Dualjet'' petrol engine rated at , mated to a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual gearbox.

Sales

References

External links

* (Fronx) * (Taisor) {{Toyota road light truck/SUV/crossover timeline, 1985–date

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