Since the Suzuki Fronx arrived on these shores late last year, the small crossover line-up is steadily
working itself up to be among favourites in its class.
The Fronx incorporates offroader-inspired elements such as extra ground clearance, high-profile tyres,
wheel-arch cladding and chunky bumpers.
In fact, it is based on the Baleno hatchback but gains extra ride height (with a ground clearance of 170
mm), a “coupé-like sloping roofline” and other distinct styling elements (such as faux skid-plates, front
and rear), along with model-specific suspension and steering set-ups.
The Fronx measures 3 995 mm long, 1 765 mm wide and stands 1 550 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2
520 mm. The luggage compartment is able to swallow 304 litres.
There are four derivatives in the Fronx lineup, each of which is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre
4-cylinder petrol engine, it’s a familiar powerplant that does duty in a number of the Japanese brand’s
products. In this application, it develops 77 kW and 138 Nm of torque; customers can choose between 5-
speed manual and 4-speed automatic derivatives and there are two trim levels available: GL and GLX.
Performance and Safety
Suzuki says the 5-speed manual Fronx has an average fuel consumption figure of 5.5 L/100 km, which
will be a highly welcomes rate given our high fuel price in SA.
Range-wide safety features include ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill-hold control and dual
front airbags. The flagship GLX specification furthermore upgrades to 6 airbags. The colour palette
comprises 6 exterior hues, 3 of which are available in conjunction with a black-painted roof.
The Fronx selling point among the small crossovers is clearly its relataviley lower price, starting from less
that R300,000 to below R400,000. However, firstly the Fronx must compete with stablemates Suzuki
Swift and Baleno.
Pricing
Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GL 5MT R297,900
Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GL 4AT R317,900
Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GLX 5MT R334,900
Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GLX 4AT R354,900
The Suzuki Fronx is sold with a 5-year/200 000 km warranty and a 4-year/60 000 km service plan as
standard.
