Maruti Fronx Safety Rating

The Fronx is a mid-size SUV that Maruti launched this year to enter a new segment in the market. While Maruti Suzuki already provides the Brezza in the B2-segment SUV category, the Fronx competes with more budget-friendly alternatives such as the Tata Punch and Citroen C3.

The Fronx has not undergone GNCAP testing yet. The Fronx is built on the Heartect platform, which has typically received low ratings at GNCAP, ranging from 0 to 2 stars in most cases. Although Maruti has claimed safety improvements in the Fronx, we cannot confirm these enhancements until the car undergoes a comprehensive testing.

One positive aspect of the Fronx is that it comes equipped with ESP from its base model, a critical feature for achieving a 5-star crash test rating in the latest GNCAP protocols. In this blog, we’ll take you through the safety features of the Maruti Fronx and what one can expect from it once you hit the road.

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Maruti Fronx Overall Safety Assessment 

Despite Maruti's relentless pursuit of enhancing the safety standards of its vehicles, the Fronx has faced backlash due to the lack of a reliable body frame and safety features.

The Fronx claims that its safety kit features six airbags (comprising dual front, side, and curtain airbags), ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and a rear parking camera. However, it was recently subjected to a parody campaign stating that the car received a 6-star rating at the GNCAP tests when the body does not rank a car beyond 5 stars!

In terms of sales, the Fronx has made a good start for Maruti. In June, Maruti managed to sell 7,991 units of the Fronx. While this figure represents a respectable performance for a Maruti product, buyers are expected to buy more units only if the safety kit is as reliable as Maruti claims it to be.

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Maruti Fronx Safety Features

The top-end variant of the Fronx comes fitted with safety features like six airbags (comprising dual front, side, and curtain airbags), ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and a rear parking camera.

Here’s are some of the key safety features of the Maruti Fronx:

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Maruti Fronx Price and Key Specs

The Maruti Fronx starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹7.46 lakh and offers impressive features and performance. Here’s a glance at the key specifications of the Fronx:

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The Bottom Line

The Maruti Fronx is yet to undergo rigorous testing to assess its adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) abilities. Its existing safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and advanced technologies like electronic stability control (ESC) and hill hold assist. 

While this car awaits its safety assessment tests, buyers in India remain hopeful that it will achieve a good score and help reinforce Maruti’s commitment to safety and reliability.

FAQs

Q. What is the Global NCAP rating of the Fronx?

The Fronx has not been crash tested by the Global NCAP yet. 

Q. Which are the standard safety features of Fronx?

The Fronx comes with safety features like airbags, hill hold assist, electronic stability program, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and three-point seatbelts for all five passengers, etc.

Q. Does the Fronx come with 6 airbags?

Ten variants of the Fronx come with 2 airbags while two variants come with 6 airbags.