The Fronx introduces a new styling concept – that of a Coupé SUV – to the Suzuki line-up and offers motorists a unique combination of style, performance and value-for-money motoring.
The Fronx, has a combination of the signature Suzuki SUV design elements, such as the grille, first seen on the Grand Vitara, and completely new design elements. The latter include the swooping roofline, bold wheel arches that combine creased metal and black polycarbonate wheel arch extensions, dual-layer front lights with a follow-me-home function, large alloy wheels and LED tail lamps. On the GLX model, the tail lamps are connected by a LED light bar that runs the length of the vehicle.
All models have 16” alloy wheels (silver on the GLX), roof rails (again silver on GLX models), a rear roof-mounted spoiler with shark fin antennae and high-mounted daytime running lights. All models also have colour-matched side mirrors with built-in indicators (black mirrors on dual-colour models).
The GLX versions of the Fronx have a chrome-plated trim across the side windows, while all models, in a last nod to the Suzuki SUV line-up, have silver front, side and rear skid plate garnishes.
By the numbers
Inside the cabin, the Suzuki Fronx measures in at 3.995 metres long and 1.765 metres wide. It rides on a 2.520-metre wheelbase, which ensures that there is more than enough space for five adult occupants in the cabin.
Inside the spacious cabin of the Suzuki Fronx, it comes with a leather-clad multi-function steering wheel with buttons for the Bluetooth cell phone connection, audio controls and cruise control (standard across the range). The steering wheel is adjustable for height, and on GLX models there is also adjustment for reach.
Also included across the range are electric windows front and rear, automatic climate control with rear-seat ventilation, central locking, electric power steering, dual rear-mounted USB charging points, a front-mounted 12V charging socket and a centre console box that doubles as both an armrest and storage compartment.
The entire Fronx range also offers a special, but invisible, convenience – luxury vehicle levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) dampening. This is a feature that can be expected from all future Suzuki models, and it converts into a level of quietness and fuss-free driving that is wholly uncommon in this market segment.
For buyers of the GLX models, Suzuki has added keyless entry with push-button start, wireless charging in the centre console, head-up display, dual vanity mirrors with illumination in the sun visors and additional lighting in the glove compartment and front footwells.
The GLX also benefits from a larger sized infotainment system. The GL model has a centrally mounted 7” infotainment system that also displays images from the reverse camera. On the GLX, the infotainment system is sized up to 9”, and the image from the reverse camera is replaced by a 360-degree composite video image from the front-, side- and rear-mounted cameras.
As with virtually all Suzuki models, the infotainment screen offers full Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
The GLX models also have a full colour information screen in the instrument cluster and, in keeping with the silver accents outside, it has silver trim in the cabin and door handles matched with faux leather inserts in the door panels.
All versions of the Suzuki Fronx are fitted with the group’s much-loved K15B engine.
In this application, the 1.5 litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivers 77 kilowatts at 6 000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4 400 rpm. The engine is mated, in both GL and GLX specification, to the choice of a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.
With its unique SUV Coupé design and its focus on young and young-at-heart buyers who want to stand out from the crowd, it is no surprise that Suzuki will offer the Fronx with a large catalogue of colours and colour combinations.
Buyers can choose their Fronx in Arctic White Pearl, Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic, Grandeur Grey Pearl Metallic, Celestial Blue Pearl Metallic, Lucent Orange Pearl Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl exterior paint.
| SUZUKI FRONX PRICE LIST MODEL | RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE | |
| Incl. VAT | ||
| 1.5 GL 5MT | 279 900 | |
| 1.5 GL 4AT | 299 900 | |
| 1.5 GLX 5MT | 315 900 | |
| 1.5 GLX 4AT | 335 900 | |
• Price includes 5yr / 200 000km promotional warranty. • Retail price includes 4yr / 60 000km service plan. |