A South African car expert brings a review of the Suzuki Fronx. Note that it is the same Maruti Suzuki Fronx which is on sale in India. The Japanese carmaker exports it from India to South Africa. It is yet another vehicle on the long list of Made-in-India cars on sale in South Africa. In the Indian market, the Fronx sits between the Baleno premium hatchback and Brezza compact SUV. In fact, it is based on the Baleno and represents a crossover silhouette. For now, let us take a look at what the reviewers feels about the Fronx.
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Suzuki Fronx Review by South African Expert
This post comes from Juliet McGuire on YouTube. She is a prominent automobile content creator. On this occasion, she has the Suzuki Fronx. Her immediate reaction shows just how impressed she is with this vehicle. She says that comparing this to its rivals makes you appreciate the value-for-money aspect of the Fronx. It comes with all the latest bells and whistles. The cabin has features including a head-up display, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment display with smartphone connectivity, a 360-degree camera, 6 airbags, textured dashboard layout, automatic climate control, generous cabin and boot compartment and more. It is packed with the latest amenities to the brim.
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Specs
The Suzuki Fronx comes with a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder K15B petrol engine which generates a decent 77 kW and 138 Nm of peak power and torque. The owners get the option to choose between either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is 3,995 mm in length, 1,765 mm in width, 1,550 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,520 mm. The boot capacity is 304 litre (VDA method). It comes with a 5-year/200,000 km warranty. The prices range from R 288,900 to R 344,900.
| Specs | Suzuki Fronx |
| Engine | 1.5-litre 4-cylinder K15B petrol |
| Power | 77 kW |
| Torque | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 4AT |
| Boot Space | 304 litre |
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Driving Impressions
The reviewer is on a relatively busy highway to test drive this car. She mentions that the vehicle feels adequate in city driving conditions. However, it feels slightly pushed when driven hard on the highways. Also, she suggests to go for the 5-speed manual gearbox. It will lend you a better control in comparison to the 4-speed auto. Because it is light, the low power and torque is not worrisome. Apart from that, the ride is smooth and comfortable. To have a family car at this price point with the kind of features on offer on the Fronx is certainly an exciting proposition.
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