New Fronx Delta+ (O) variant costs Rs 15,000 more than Delta+; available with both manual and automatic gearboxes.
Maruti Suzuki has introduced a new mid-level variant for the Fronx in the country. Called Delta+ (O), the new variant is priced from Rs 8.93 lakh, and can only be had with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.
- Maruti Fronx gets new affordable variant with six airbags
- Available with 1.2-litre petrol engine only
Maruti Fronx Delta+ (O): What’s new?
| Maruti Fronx new variants | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
| Delta+ (O) MT | Rs 8.93 lakh |
| Delta+ (O) AMT | Rs 9.43 lakh |
The Delta+ (O) variant sits between Delta+ and Zeta variants, however, misses out on the 1.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine unlike the two. The Delta+ (O) variant gets a total of six airbags as opposed to the dual frontal airbags seen on the Delta+ variant. This means that the Delta+ (O) is the most affordable Maruti Fronx variant be offered with this safety feature.
Apart from the additional side and curtain airbags, no other changes have been made to the new variant. The Delta+ (O) variants cost Rs 15,000 more than the corresponding Delta+ variants with the dual airbags. Check out this list of the 10 most affordable cars and SUVs in India with six airbags in May 2024. Despite the introduction of the new Delta+ (O) variant, the Maruti Fronx isn’t a part of the list.
Maruti Fronx: powertrain, price, rivals
The Fronx can be had with either a 1.2-litre NA petrol and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine options. The former makes 90hp and 113Nm and is also available with an optional CNG kit, while the latter produces 100hp and 148Nm torque. Transmission options include a standard 5-speed MT, a 5-speed AMT for the NA petrol engine, and a 6-speed torque converter automatic option for the turbo-petrol unit.
The Marut Fronx continues to be priced from Rs 7.51 lakh to Rs 12.88 lakh, and rivals the Toyota Taisor, the recently launched Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, among other similarly priced compact SUVs.
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