The Maruti Fronx, first launched in April 2023, is on track for a mid-lifecycle refresh, and a test mule of its updated version was recently spotted testing on our roads. Though a launch timeline is not yet confirmed, given the compact SUV’s strong demand – it was the second-bestselling Nexa model in FY2026 with over 1.72 lakh units sold – Maruti Suzuki is likely to introduce the Fronx facelift sometime later this year.
- Fronx rivals the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Skoda Kylaq
- Updates to headlights and tail-lights, bumpers are likely
Maruti Suzuki Fronx facelift spy shot details
Apart from the front grille, air dam and alloy wheels, the rest of the test mule remains covered in camouflage. As this is a facelift, changes to the LED headlights and tail-lights are likely, and the front and rear bumpers also appear to be smoother than before. That said, the traditional pull-type door handles, shark-fin antenna and 16-inch wheel size are likely to be carried over. The blacked-out alloy wheels also resemble those offered on the one-below top Zeta variant, suggesting the test mule may not be of the top-spec version.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx facelift powertrain expectations
Maruti currently offers the tried-and-tested 90hp 1.2-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine with entry and mid variants, while higher-positioned variants are offered with a more powerful 100hp 1-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit. The NA engine can also be had with a factory-fitted CNG kit, though output drops to 78hp. A manual gearbox is standard across the range, while the turbo-petrol can be optioned with a torque-converter automatic. It remains to be seen if these are continued with the updated Fronx.
Given the government’s push towards ethanol-blended fuel, a flex-fuel Fronx could also arrive soon. The Fronx FFV concept (compatible with up to E85 fuel, which means 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol) was shown at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, and the production version could be on the cards; currently, the Fronx is up to E20 fuel-compatible. Reportedly, draft rules for the rollout of E85 fuel could be notified soon.
The Fronx facelift will continue to compete in the hotly contested compact SUV space against the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros.