Gujarat to Japan: How Maruti Suzuki Fronx boosts Make In India initiative

Maruti Suzuki India today announced that it has commenced export of Made-in-India Maruti Suzuki Fronx compact SUV to Japan. The Fronx will be the first SUV from Maruti Suzuki to launch in Japan, the SUV will be manufactured at the company’s Gujarat plant and the first consignment of over 1600 vehicles left for Japan from Gujarat’s Pipavav port. The Fronx first made it’s debut at 2023 Delhi Auto expo and is offered in five trims and two engine options with prices ranging from Rs 7.51 lakh to 13.04 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is the second model from Maruti Suzuki to be exported to Japan, after Baleno in 2016.Fronx is planned to be launched in Japan by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Maruti Suzuki’s parent company, in the autumn of 2024. The Japan spec model will likely boast few changes compared to the India-spec mode The Fronx in Japan is expected to be offered with different colour options, lesser variants and only with a automatic transmission.

In terms of features, it a gets 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, HUD display, Auto IRVM, roof rails, telescopic adjustable steering wheel, push-button start, 4.2-inch MID, 360-degree camera, ambient lighting, wireless charger and six-airbags, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlamps with DRLs, electrically adjustable ORVMs, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls, automatic climate control with rear AC vents and more.
The Fronx in India is offered with two engine options – a 1.2-litre NA, 4-cylinder Petrol engine and a 1.0-litre, Booster-jet, 3-cylinder turbocharged Petrol engine. Both engines come paired with a 5-speed manual or an automatic transmission
Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “I am proud to share that our ‘Made-in-India’ Fronx will soon be seen on the roads in Japan. Japan is one of the most quality conscious and advanced automobile markets in the world. Our export to Japan is a testament of Maruti Suzuki’s capability to manufacture world-class vehicles that exemplify cutting-edge technology, exceptional performance, internationally recognized safety, and quality standards. It underscores our strong commitment to excellence. The Fronx embodies the best of engineering, design finesse and is a beacon of Indian auto manufacturing excellence. I am confident that it will be received well by Japanese customers.”