Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx has emerged as a strong contender in the compact crossover segment, surpassing a significant sales milestone. Here’s a breakdown of its impressive performance:
Sales Success:
- Crossed the 1.5 lakh unit sales mark within a remarkable 14 months of launch.
- Achieved average daily sales of approximately 475 units.
- Fronx sales are expected to have surpassed 1.5 lakh units by May 2024.
Engine & Transmission Options:
- Available in two engine options: a 1.2-liter petrol engine and a 1.0-liter turbo petrol Boosterjet engine.
- The 1.2-liter engine offers a choice between a manual gearbox and a 5-speed AMT, delivering claimed mileage of 21.8 kmpl (manual) and 22.89 kmpl (AMT).
- A CNG variant with the 1.2-liter engine is also available with a manual gearbox, boasting a claimed mileage of 28.51 km/kg.
Export Markets:
- Maruti Suzuki is expanding Fronx’s reach beyond India, exporting it to countries in the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Overall Maruti Suzuki Sales:
- While Maruti Suzuki’s overall sales experienced a slight decline last month, the Fronx’s success remains a bright spot.
- The company attributes the sales dip to factors like a high base effect, extreme heat, and recent elections.
- However, Maruti Suzuki is optimistic about a sales increase during the upcoming monsoon season.
Pending Orders and CNG Demand:
- Maruti Suzuki has a significant backlog of orders exceeding 2.25 lakh units, with over 40,000 for the new Swift alone.
- CNG variants continue to be in high demand, contributing over 32% to the company’s sales. The Brezza and Ertiga CNG models are particularly popular.