Maruti Fronx Is India’s Fastest SUV to Cross 1 Lakh Exports Globally

Bijesh Nagesh

25 Jul 2025, 10:57 AM

  • Maruti Fronx India record, becomes fastest SUV to cross 1 Lakh exports worldwide.
  • Exploring the facts and future of this major milestone.

Maruti Fronx Is India’s Fastest SUV to Cross 1 Lakh Exports Globally

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx has been smashing records since its global shipment launch in June 2023. It has touched 100,000 units (sales) in just 25 months.

The compact crossover car has risen swiftly on the world stage, making it Maruti Suzuki’s main global player. This milestone also highlights India’s growing manufacturing excellence in the auto industry.

How did the Maruti Fronx become the fastest SUV to reach 1 lakh exports?

Only months after its April 2023 domestic debut, the Maruti Fronx began its journey toward export success.  

  • The car is exclusively manufactured at Maruti’s Gujarat plant. Detail-driven production planning and high localization have helped the carmaker scale up rapidly.  
  • By FY 2024-25, over 69,000 Fronx units were dispatched overseas. This made Fronx the top exported passenger vehicle that year.  
  • This momentum only continued into Q1 FY 2025-26, with 96,000 total PV exports and a 47% market share. Fronx led Maruti Suzuki’s quarterly tally in that period.  

Where does the Maruti Fronx ship to?

The in-demand Fronx is sold in more than 80 countries, including Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Japan.

There is strong demand in Japan, which became a key growth driver for Maruti. The Japanese demand is largely because of the Fronx’s turbocharged powertrain.

Maruti Suzuki currently exports 17 of its models to nearly 100 markets. Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Swift and Dzire are among the brand’s top performers.

What makes the Fronx car a global hit?

Below are some of the core factors behind the Maruti Suzuki Fronx’s success.

i. Powertrain Versatility

  • 1.2-litre Dual-Jet Dual-VVT petrol engine (89.73 bhp, 113 Nm), with 5-speed manual or AMT. Plus a 1.2 L CNG variant (77.5 bhp, 98.5 Nm) 
  • 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet petrol engine (100.06 bhp, 147.6 Nm), with either 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. 

ii. Premium Feature-rich Interior

  • Expansive 9-inch HD SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system 
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
  • Arkamys-tuned surround-sound 
  • Heads-up display 
  • 360-degree camera  
  • Wireless charger  

iii. Compact-SUV Practicality & Aesthetics

  • 190 mm ground clearance 
  • Sharp coupe-SUV styling 
  • LED multi-reflector headlamps  
  • 16-inch alloy wheels 

What is current Fronx on-road price in India?

Maruti Suzuki Fronx price (ex-showroom) in India ranges from ₹7.54 lakh to ₹13.06 lakh. This covers 16 variants, including petrol, CNG, and turbo petrol models.

The next pricing factor depends on state-wise registration charges and insurance. The Fronx on-road price typically starts around ₹9 lakh and can go up to ₹15 lakh in metro cities.

Exact figures can vary by city, trim and transaction date – stay updated to learn more.

How does the Fronx compare with other Maruti offerings?

The Maruti Fronx SUV essentially bridges the gap between the Baleno hatchback and the Brezza SUV. The car’s price also undercuts many other compact-SUV rivals. In addition, it offers a turbo option that is exclusive to the Nexa premium channel.

Both its export appeal and performance focus have made the Maruti Suzuki Fronx a domestic and global market success in the brand’s model lineup.

Is a Fronx hybrid on the horizon?

The short answer is yes. Maruti Suzuki has already confirmed plans to introduce its in-house strong hybrid powertrain – called “Smart Hybrid” – to mainstream models.

  • The Fronx hybrid is prepping for launch in the first half of 2026.
  • It will pair a 1.2 L Z-Series petrol engine with the new HEV system.
  • This car also marks Maruti’s first-ever hybrid offering in this category.

This, in turn, can further enhance its export potential. We may know more when the time comes.

Maruti Fronx Success Story: Final Thoughts

From its turbocharged appeal to upcoming hybrid tech, the Fronx continues to reshape expectations on the world stage for India-made SUVs.

The car’s milestone export performance of selling 1 lakh units faster than any Indian SUV clearly shows how well its competitive pricing, desirable features, robust localization, and aggressive global strategy have worked on behalf of the Maruti Suzuki brand.

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Maruti Suzuki FRONX

7.52 Lakh*

Ex-showroom price

Maruti Suzuki FRONX Variant Image
Available Colors
Engine

1197

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

21.79

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Power

88.5

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