Maruti launches Fronx CNG at Rs 8.42 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets a CNG with 1.2-litre petrol engine and comes in two trims – Sigma and Delta.
Maruti Suzuki has launched the CNG version of the Fronx coupe crossover at Rs 8.42 lakh for the entry-level Sigma trim, going up to Rs 9.28 lakh for the mid-spec Delta trim. The CNG trims are only available on the 1.2-litre petrol engine on the Fronx, and come at a premium of Rs 95,000 over its corresponding petrol trims.
Here is a price table comparing the Fronx CNG with the equivalent petrol-powered versions:
MARUTI SUZUKI FRONX CNG PRICES (EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI) |
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Variant |
CNG price |
Petrol price |
Difference |
Sigma |
Rs 8.42 lakh |
Rs 7.47 lakh |
Rs 95,000 |
Delta |
Rs 9.28 lakh |
Rs 8.33 lakh |
Rs 95,000 |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG powertrain
As mentioned, the Fronx CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that does duty on a majority of Maruti’s CNG models. As with all CNG models, the Fronx CNG also only comes with the 5-speed manual gearbox. It produces 90hp and 113Nm of torque in petrol-only mode, however, the output dips to 77.5hp and 98.5Nm of torque. Maruti Suzuki claims that the Fronx CNG offers a fuel efficiency of 28.51km/kg.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG design, variants and features
Cosmetically, there is no difference between the CNG and petrol-powered versions of the Fronx. However, the boot space has been compromised to accommodate the CNG tank.
Inside, the Fronx gets a black and brown interior and comes with features like a 7.0-inch touchscreen with a SmartPlay Pro system and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The Fronx CNG also gets steering-mounted controls, automatic climate control, dual airbags and reverse parking sensors.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG rivals
The only other compact SUV to get a factory-fitted CNG kit is the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG. Apart from this, the Fronx rivals Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and Mahindra XUV300.
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