Maruti Suzuki Introduces Fronx S-CNG, the 15th CNG Model in Its Lineup
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx S-CNG Price and Variants
Maruti Suzuki, India's leading carmaker, has expanded its CNG lineup with the introduction of the Fronx S-CNG, a CNG variant of its popular sub-compact SUV. Priced at Rs 8.42 lakh (ex-showroom), the Fronx S-CNG is the company's 15th CNG model available in the Indian market. Bookings for the Fronx S-CNG are now open, and deliveries will commence shortly.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx S-CNG: Variant-wise prices
Fronx CNG variant |
Price (ex-showroom) |
Sigma MT |
Rs 8.42 lakh |
Delta MT |
Rs 9.28 lakh |
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx S-CNG is available in two variants: Sigma and Delta. The ex-showroom prices for these variants range from Rs 8.42 lakh to Rs 9.28 lakh. Customers opting for the CNG versions will have to pay a premium of Rs 95,000 over the corresponding petrol manual variants.
It's important to note that the petrol version of the Fronx is priced between Rs 7.47 lakh and Rs 13.14 lakh (ex-showroom).
Fronx S-CNG: Powertrain and Mileage
Under the hood, the Maruti Fronx S-CNG features a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated bi-fuel petrol engine. In petrol mode, the engine generates 88.5 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque. However, when running on CNG, the power output decreases to 76.5 bhp and the torque output to 98.5 Nm.
The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti Suzuki claims that the Fronx S-CNG delivers an impressive mileage of 28.51 km/kg.
Here's a statement from Maruti Suzuki regarding the launch:
Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, commented, "The Fronx S-CNG, with its new-age appeal and dynamic road presence, is aimed at customers who are not only trailblazers at heart but also environmentally conscious. In 2010, we introduced our first CNG-equipped model, and since then, we have sold more than 1.4 million S-CNG vehicles in the country, which is a true testament to our customers' trust and faith in our technology."
Maruti Suzuki's commitment to introducing CNG options aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly and economical vehicles in the Indian market. With the launch of the Fronx S-CNG, the company provides customers with a greener mobility solution without compromising on performance and affordability.