Maruti Suzuki FRONX — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Our segment data flags the FRONX as the best-mileage model in its price band, and the numbers explain the flag: claimed economy 90% above the SUV segment's median, built from a 28.51 km/kg CNG, a 22.89 kmpl 1.2L petrol, and — unusually for a performance option — a 1.0L turbo that still claims 21.5 kmpl. Indicatively, the CNG runs at ₹2.8-3.2 per km and the petrols near ₹4.4-4.7, which is hatchback money for crossover ground clearance.

The range really contains two different cars. The value FRONX uses the 1.2L Dual Jet (90 PS, MT or AMT) or its 77 PS CNG version — the commuter specials. The quick FRONX is the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo: 100 PS, 148 Nm, and the range's only conventional automatic, a 6-speed torque converter. Across 14 variants from ₹6.85 to ₹11.98 lakh it ranks fourth-cheapest of 144 SUVs, with 14.6 PS per lakh at the value end of the sums.

The coupe-crossover shape carries costs: the 308-litre boot is the smallest among its direct rivals, and rear headroom follows the roofline down — check both with your family aboard. Ground clearance of 190 mm and a 1,765 mm-wide stance handle the bad-road brief, while upper trims add LED headlamps, a digital cluster and a leather-wrapped wheel.

FRONX Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT Petrol

1197 cc · 90 PS @ 6000 rpm · 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm · 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT AT · ARAI 22.89 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT CNG

1197 cc · 77 PS @ 6000 rpm · 99 Nm @ 4300 rpm · 5-Speed MT · ARAI 28.51 km/kg · BS VI 2.0

1.0L Turbo Boosterjet Petrol

998 cc · 100 PS @ 5500 rpm · 148 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm · 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT AT · ARAI 21.5 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

FRONX Dimensions

Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1765 mm · Height: 1550 mm · Wheelbase: 2520 mm · Ground clearance: 190 mm · Boot space: 308 litres · Fuel tank: 37 litres

FRONX Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Assist, Anti-Theft Alarm, Anti-Theft Device, Rear Camera: With Guidedlines.

Ownership & Running Costs

Annual/10,000 km-style paid services per Maruti norms (indicative)

The 1.2 shares parts with Maruti's highest-volume cars; the 1.0 Boosterjet turbo runs slightly costlier consumables (indicative)

Entry-SUV band premiums; turbo variants and the ₹11.98 lakh top trim quote higher on account of value (indicative)

Indicatively: CNG at ~₹80-90/kg and 28.51 km/kg is ₹2.8-3.2/km; the petrols at ~₹100-105/L span ₹4.4-4.9/km depending on engine

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FRONX vs Rivals

FRONX vs Tata Nexon: From ₹7.40 lakh with petrol, diesel and CNG and a 24.08 best figure — more SUV per rupee, less economy than the FRONX's 28.51. See the Tata Nexon.

FRONX vs Kia Sonet: From ₹7.41 lakh with the set's diesel option (best figure 24.1) — the pick for compression-ignition loyalists. See the Kia Sonet.

FRONX vs Toyota Taisor: The FRONX's Toyota-badged twin from ₹7.43 lakh with a near-identical 28.5 best figure — shop it purely on dealer terms. See the Toyota Taisor.

FRONX vs Skoda Kylaq: From ₹7.59 lakh, petrol-only at 19.68 — the European-flavoured alternative that concedes the running-cost argument. See the Skoda Kylaq.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The FRONX is that rare range where both extremes make sense and the middle needs care. Heavy-km commuters should take the CNG manual and bank the band's best running costs; keen drivers should pay for the turbo with the 6-speed AT, which is the most complete FRONX and still frugal at 21.5 kmpl claimed. The 1.2 AMT variants in between are competent but outshone on both fronts. Whichever you choose, stay below the ₹11.98 lakh ceiling — up there, larger rivals enter the frame.

• Match powertrain to odometer: CNG above ~1,500 km/month of city running, turbo-AT for mixed driving with highway overtakes, 1.2 MT if the budget is the boss.
• Test rear-seat headroom and the 308-litre boot with your actual luggage — the coupe shape is the one thing no variant choice can fix.
• The turbo commands a premium; cross-quote the Toyota Taisor (its twin, from ₹7.43 lakh) and use whichever dealer is hungrier.
• At PDI on CNG cars, confirm usable boot space with the tank in place and that both fuel gauges register correctly.

Frequently asked questions

FRONX turbo or FRONX 1.2 — how do I decide?

By how you drive. The 1.0L Boosterjet (100 PS, 148 Nm, 21.5 kmpl claimed) with the 6-speed AT suits highway users and keen drivers; the 1.2L (90 PS, 22.89 kmpl) with MT/AMT is the city value pick. The mileage penalty for the turbo is smaller than you would guess.

What running cost does the FRONX CNG achieve?

With a 28.51 km/kg claim, roughly ₹2.8-3.2 per km at typical CNG prices (indicative) — the best figure in its price band, per our segment data.

Is the FRONX's boot too small for family use?

At 308 litres it is the smallest among its direct rivals — fine for daily life and airport cabin bags, tight for a full family holiday. Load your actual luggage during the test drive before deciding.

Does the FRONX get a real automatic or just an AMT?

Both: the 1.2L petrol uses a 5-speed AMT, while the 1.0L turbo gets a genuine 6-speed torque-converter automatic — one of the reasons the turbo is the enthusiast pick.

How is the FRONX on rough roads for a coupe-styled car?

The styling is coupe; the hardware is crossover — 190 mm of ground clearance and a 1,765 mm track-width stance deal with broken roads and tall speed breakers without fuss.

What is the price range of the FRONX in 2026?

₹6.85 lakh to ₹11.98 lakh ex-showroom across 14 variants — the fourth-most-affordable of the 144 SUVs on sale.

FRONX or Toyota Taisor — is there a real difference?

They are twins. The Taisor starts ₹0.58 lakh higher at ₹7.43 lakh with a matching 28.5 best-mileage figure, so choose on price quoted, dealer proximity and service preference rather than the product.

Can I get the FRONX turbo with CNG?

No — CNG pairs only with the 1.2L engine and manual gearbox (77 PS). The turbo is petrol-only, with manual or 6AT.