Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest car maker, on Friday said sales of its popular model Fronx, the compact SUV, have crossed the 2 lakh units mark in a record 17.3 months.
The Fronx was launched in April last year and became the fastest new model to reach the 1 lakh sales milestone in January 2024.
The first 1 lakh cars were sold in 10 months, while the next 1 lakh units took just 7.3 months.
National Capital Region, Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, and Bengaluru have emerged as the top 5 markets for Fronx
According to Maruti Suzuki, the Fronx has gained significant traction among customers in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. The top 5 markets for the model include NCR, Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi and Bangalore.
“With a notable 16 per cent YoY growth in FY25, this compact SUV has captured the attention of first-time buyers while becoming the preferred choice for those upgrading within the segment,” said Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales at Maruti Suzuki.
The Maruti Fronx is available with two engine options.
These include a 1.2-litre K-Series Dual Jet motor that makes 89 BHP and 113 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic.
The second engine option is an all-new 1.0-litre K-Series Boosterjet turbo-petrol that puts out 99 BHP and 148 Nm of torque. This engine is offered with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.
