Suzuki Fronx, the Indian crossover heading for the international market

Vehicles that are intended for a single market can turn out to be very practical in the end. So much so that they can transcend the original market and end up being sold in other countries. This is the case of the Suzuki Fronx, a crossover that was initially only intended for the markets of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, but whose success has led to plans to expand sales of the model to other countries.

They won’t bother moving the steering wheel, so the countries chosen will be those with left-hand drive, which means countries like Japan are outside the brand’s plans. To do this, they have considered countries such as Mexico, Chile, Uruguay and some countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

This is a car designed for India and therefore aims to stay within a range that avoids higher taxes. It remains at a manageable 3.99 metres and offers an attractive, balanced look. Its engine is also kept at an affordable 1.5 litres, again to avoid paying more tax.

This is the engine with which exports to Mexico have begun, the first country that will receive it. It delivers 102 CV, with a SHVS mild-hybrid system. It is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox that also allows manual shifting. It is not a powertrain offering great performance, but it allows for restrained fuel consumption.

The first edition of this model on sale in Mexico will be framed in the GLX trim. It includes LED headlights, a speed limiter and brake assist. It also features a nine-inch screen to control the infotainment system, with Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports. It also has a 360º camera, and the look is completed with 16-inch alloy wheels.

The model has arrived in Mexico for a price of 429,900 pesos, equivalent to 23,724 euros. For now, Europe is outside the plans of Suzuki for this model, presumably due to the legislation in our market.

Source | Autonocion.com