Maruti Fronx Races Past 1.5 Lakh Sales Mark in 14 Months

Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx has emerged as a runaway success story in the compact SUV segment, surpassing a significant sales milestone in record time. Here’s a closer look at its impressive performance:

Strong Sales Trajectory:

• Achieved remarkable sales of over 1.5 lakh units within a short span of 14 months since launch (April 2023).
• Sold over 50,000 units in the last four months alone, demonstrating consistent demand.

Quarterly Breakdown:

• Q1 FY24: 26,638 units
• Q2 FY24: 36,836 units
• Q3 FY24: 30,916 units
• Q4 FY24: 40,432 units

Nexa Dealership Performance:

• Briefly held the top spot as the best-selling Nexa model in April 2024, surpassing the Baleno hatchback.
• Maintains a strong position as the second best-selling Nexa car.

Upcoming Updates:

• Anticipated to receive its first mid-life update in 2025.
• Rumors suggest a possible inclusion of a new hybrid engine under development by Maruti Suzuki.
• A new 1.2L, 3-cylinder petrol engine, recently introduced in the Swift, might be part of the facelift.

Engine & Features:

• Currently offered with two engine options: a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine and a 1.2-liter DualJet petrol engine.
• Packed with features like a 9-inch infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity, heads-up display, cruise control, and automatic climate control.

Competition:

• Directly competes with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Tigor in the Indian market.
• Indirectly rivals other subcompact SUVs like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, and Mahindra XUV300.