Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Hyundai Exter

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

998 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

Number of Gears

6
5

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

100.06 hp at 5500rpm
83 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm
113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.01 kmpl
None kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.55 kmpl
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Terrain Modes

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Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut with coil spring

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled torsion beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.9 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3830 mm

Width

1765 mm
1723 mm

Height

1550 mm
1643 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2450 mm

Kerb Weight

1055-1060 kg
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Boot Capacity

308 litres
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Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Trunk Light

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Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Cabin Boot Access

Front Seatback Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Sunglass Holder

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Bluetooth Connectivity

Door Pockets

Vanity Mirror

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Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

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12 Volt Port

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Comfort Headrest

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

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12 Volt Port Boot

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Glove Box

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Accessory Power Outlet

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
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Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Boot Open Warning

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Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Video Recording

–

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Traffic Sign Recognition

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Anti Theft Alarm

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Lane Keep Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Driver Attention Warning

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Dual Tone Horn

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Brake Fade Support

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

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Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
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Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

–

Connected LED

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Cornering Foglamps

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Sequential Turn Indicators

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Illuminated Logo

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Stop Lamp

–

Rub Strips

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Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Semi-Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

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Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
4

CD Player

Branded Music System

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

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Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Inbuilt Music App

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Front USB port

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Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

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Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Emergency Call Button

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Geo Fence

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Tow Away Alert

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Summon Mode

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Home to Car Connectivity

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SOS Button

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Smart Drive Information

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Service Reminder Via App

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Live Location Sharing

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Live Traffic Updates On App

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Location Based Services

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Low Battery Warning

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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Phone App

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Driving Analytics

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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App Details

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Auto Crash Alert

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 CNG, with daily running of around 6 km in Gurgaon city traffic and a monthly highway drive of around 200 km. I am now planning to upgrade my car, with an on-road budget of Rs. 12 lakh for a petrol sub-4-metre SUV, up to Rs. 14 lakh for a petrol midsize SUV, and Rs. 15 lakh for an EV. I live in a rented apartment on the second floor, so I am apprehensive about getting an EV. I prefer an EV, but installing a charger could be complicated due to the sanctioned load. My running could increase to nearly 800 km per month in the future. My key priorities are: - Good suspension and ride comfort, as I have a back problem - Decent fuel efficiency in heavy city traffic - Low to medium maintenance costs - Auto hold and ventilated seats would be good to have I sometimes consider buying a manual, but I mostly prefer an automatic. I am currently considering the Maruti Brezza, Baleno AMT, Fronx AMT/AT, Sonet iMT, Exter AMT, and even the upcoming Inster, VF3, and Bayon. I am open to other suggestions as well. Note: I had a bad driving experience with the Punch AMT, as it caused back fatigue.

•3w

I am a first time driver looking for an AMT car. I have shortlisted Hyundai Exter, Honda Amaze and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. I like Fronx the most but compared to Exter and Amaze, its basic features are missing. Further, I have found some visibility issue while driving in nearby area because bonet comes in my near vision. Exter is good but I have heard negative reviews about it. Amaze is good too for AMT but I am little confused whether I should go for sedan in today's market. I would be mostly driving on weekends so my driving will be mix of city and highway for trips. I stay in Mumbai and I personally don't like Punch and Brezza. While Punch is for space and Brezza is for features and build quality in comparison to other car. I am not particularly sure about Nexon AMT's performance. I need your guidance about a car that will be suitable for me in a budget of Rs. 9 to 10 lakh.

•6w

I wish to buy a CNG car with a budget of Rs. 8-9 lakh. Please suggest the best option among the Baleno, Fronx, Grand i10 Nios, Exter, and Dzire.

•10w

I am considering buying my first four-wheeler, and my budget is under Rs. 10 lakh. My requirement is mainly city driving, with occasional visits to villages and a few trips each year. Please suggest a family car or SUV that is practical for family use while also catering to occasional trips and village driving. I have explored the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Renault Kiger, and Renault Kwid, and now I feel confused about which one to buy. Kindly help me with my dilemma.

•14w

Hi, my monthly commute will touch around 1800-2000km. Mostly highway running 70-80 %. I am considering Nexon used car 50k running 2021 XZ model @ 6 lakh. But I am confused as it right choice for me or 2021 model will be good option as it is not E20 complaints . Or should I go for new car also thinking of New exter CNg or Maruti fronx