Suzuki FRONX compact SUV launched in Indonesia with MHEV choice, locally assembled On May 28, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (SIM) launched the new compact SUV, FRONX, in Indonesia.  This all-new model combines a stylish coupe-inspired design with sporty performance, advanced safety features, and a comfortable interior. Originally produced in India by Maruti Suzuki, where it is sold across more than 70 countries, the FRONX will now be locally p...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Maruti Suzuki, India launches locally manufactured Jimny SUV in Japan On January 30, 2025, Maruti Suzuki announced that the ‘Made in India’ Jimny 5-door has been unveiled in Japan. This 4WD SUV, first showcased at Auto Expo 2023, is manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s Gurugram plant. It becomes the second model exported to Japan in FY 2024-25, following the Fronx in August 2024. The 3-door Jimny was already available in the Japanese market. In ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

Pioneer’s car navigation system adopted by Suzuki Fronx Pioneer Corporation (Pioneer) said that Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) adopted its car navigation system as standard equipment for the Suzuki Fronx. Suzuki adopted a model equipped with a 9-inch high-precision HD display featuring a frame design that fits into the dashboard. The model can work with drive recorders, accessory parts provided by Suzuki’s dealerships. It also supports HDM...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Suzuki launches all-new Fronx subcompact SUV in Japan On October 16, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) announced that it has launched the all-new subcompact SUV Fronx in Japan on the same day, with a sales target of 1,000 units a month. The all-new Fronx is a compact SUV of a new genre, based on the concept of an easy-to-handle coupe style SUV. It has a strong, high-quality and sophisticated styling design, along with ease of handling and a comfo...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

Maruti Suzuki, India commences export of Fronx SUV to Japan On August 13, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced the export of its ‘Made-in-India’ SUV Fronx to Japan.  Fronx will be the first SUV from Maruti Suzuki to launch in Japan. It is manufactured at the Hansalpur plant and the first consignment of over 1,600 vehicles left for Japan from Gujarat’s Pipavav port. Fronx is planned to be launched in Japan by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Maru...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

ed to improve brake responsiveness, alongside the implementation of active steering return logic in all models to enhance steering returnability during city driving.It also undertook several cost-reduction initiatives, notably in the brake system for the Jimny and tire value engineering (VE) in the FRONX, alongside optimizing the suspension system design.It also localized the production of the retainer ring for the Jimny and the suspension frame ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/05

Toyota launches all-new A-SUV Urban Cruiser Taisor in India On April 3, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), launched the Urban Cruiser Taisor in the A-SUV segment, which is based on the Suzuki’s Fronx, for a starting price of INR 773.5 thousand and going to INR 1.3 million. It is available in 1.0L turbo, 1.2L gasoline, and E-CNG options. The 1.0L Turbo option, it delivers a maximum power of 100.06 PS at 5,500 rpm while the 1.2L gasoline engine produc...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/03

Suzuki to release India-made “Fronx” crossover SUV in Japan in 2024 Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) will import its “Fronx” crossover SUV it manufactures in India to release it in Japan by the end of 2024. It seems that the automaker intends to complement its product lineup, since it will suspend receiving new orders for its “Escudo” SUV, which is currently on the market, in the spring of 2024. This will be Suzuki’s first import f...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/08

Suzuki Auto introduces Fronx SUV in South Africa On August 17, Suzuki Auto introduced the all-new Fronx, a coupe SUV model, for a starting price of ZAR 279,900 in South Africa.All versions of the Suzuki Fronx in South Africa are equipped with Suzuki’s K15B engine. The 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine delivers 77 kilowatts at 6 000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4 400 rpm. The vehicle is available in GL and GLX variants, with a choice of a f...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/18

Subros India developing components for Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra EV models In an investor update, Subros Limited announced that, in collaboration with Denso, it is developing products for electric vehicle (EV) thermal space for the upcoming model of Maruti Suzuki. Besides, Subors has started SOP for Maruti Jimny and Fronx from its Manesar and Gujarat plants. Subros has also secured a major role in five businesses of Mahindra & Mahindra's fut...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/14

PPAP, India updates about new business wins On August 12, PPAP Automotive announced that during the first quarter of FY 2023-24 which ends on June 30, 2023, it has begun supplying plastic extrusion and injection molding parts to Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Fronx, and, MG Motors Comet electric vehicles. It has also been awarded for “Manufacturing Excellence & Overall Performance” by Maruti Suzuki. Additionally, awards from Toyota and Suzuki Moto...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/14

Lumax Auto Technologies, India updates about new transmission business during Q1 FY 2024 Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that during Q1 FY 2024 (ending June 2023) in the passenger vehicles segment, they launched Gear Shifter ‐ MT ( manual transmission) for Jimny and gear shifter – MT and AT (automatic transmission) for Fronx for its customer Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL). (Based on Lumax Auto Technologies' press release on Augu...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/14

e to manufacture around 28,000 vehicles due to electronic component shortages, particularly affecting models with high demand. The pending order breakdown at the end of the quarter is as follows: Brezza – around 48,000 orders, Grand Vitara – around 27,000 orders, Jimny – around 23,000 orders, Fronx – approximately 22,000 to 23,000 orders, Invicto – around 8,000 orders, and Ertiga – approximately 93,000 orders.Based on Maruti Suzuki Q1...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/07

Maruti Suzuki, India launches Fronx S-CNG for INR 841.5 thousand On July 12, Maruti Suzuki India Limited introduced FRONX S-CNG in their premium retail channel NEXA for a starting price of INR 841.5 thousand and going to INR 927.5 thousand The Fronx SUV is powered by the advanced 1.2L K-Series DualJet, Dual VVT engine, which develops a peak power output of 57kW at 6,000 rpm/77.5PS at 6,000 rpm and max torque of 98.5Nm at 4,300rpm in CNG mode. It ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/12

Maruti Suzuki, India begins export of Fronx SUV On July 6, Maruti Suzuki initiated exports of the compact SUV, Fronx. The first batch of 556 vehicles was shipped from Mundra, Mumbai, and Pipavav Ports to destinations in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. It mentioned that with support from its parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan they have expanded their portfolio and are now exporting to more markets. Based on the Maruti Suzu...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/06

nches in quick succession. While its fightback really started in 2016 with the launch of the Vitara Brezza, it gained momentum with the arrival of the second-generation Brezza in mid-2022. This launch was quickly followed by the entry of the Grand Vitara in September 2022. Deliveries of the all-new Fronx began in April of this year, followed by the global premiere of the 5-door Jimny in June. Maruti Suzuki’s SUV onslaught comes at a time when m...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/20

NDR Auto, India updates about new business wins and plants In an investor update, NDR Auto Components Limited announced that it has added Jimny and the Fronx from Maruti Suzuki to its portfolio. It has successfully commissioned the Gujarat facility and production of FRONX started as per the customer timeline. NDR Auto is engaged in the business of manufacturing seating solutions like frames and trims for four-wheelers and two-wheelers vehicles.I...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/09

er mentioned that they supply various components for the Grand Vitara Hybrid, including HVAC systems, hose and tube ECM (radiator with fan shroud module), and aspirators. They also supply compressors for the non-hybrid variant. In addition, Subros disclosed that they initiated a new project for the Fronx SUV at the beginning of the year, and plan to commence the same for the Jimny SUV during Q1 FY 2024. Furthermore, they will substantially supply...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/02

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited, India updates about new product launches during Q4 FY 2023 Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL) announced that it launched multiple new products for its customers during Q4 FY 2023. These products include Gear Shifters - MT and AT for Maruti Suzuki's Fronx and Jimny SUVs, seat frames for Stellantis Jeep, chassis and frames for Bajaj KTM/K1R, and telematic parts for HD trucks, MD trucks, and buses for DICV (Daiml...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/31

nths of Passenger Vehicle sales in the country. The number of the backlogged orders is not falling but has increased from less than 600k units in February, because, in addition to the pending orders from last year, OEMs are receiving fresh orders. For example, the Suzuki 5-door Jimny and the Maruti Fronx (both small SUVs) are scheduled to be launched in April and May, but even before the prices are announced, the automakers are receiving a health...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/02