KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Fronx was recently updated in India
- The new model doesn't get a spare wheel
- Spare wheel replaced by a puncture repair kit
Maruti Suzuki Fronx was recently updated in India. The update brought two new variants i.e. Delta+ (O) and Delta+ (O) AGS. While the new variants have better safety at an additional price, Maruti has removed a crucial utility feature from the car. Read below the details of this feature and why Maruti removed it. Meanwhile, you can also join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group for the latest updates from the automotive world.
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx - No Spare Wheel?
With the new update, the Fronx brochure now mentions that the spare wheel has been removed from the car. It is now replaced by a puncture repair kit across all the variants. Certainly, this is quite a bummer for the customers who travel a lot on rough roads and their use is prone to punctures. A spare wheel always comes in handy in critical situations like a tyre burst. However, a puncture kit means the user shall learn to fix a puncture. But, in case of a tyre burst, the users will not have any option left. This step has been taken to save costs for the addition of 4 airbags. However, there is no official statement by Maruti on this decision till now.
Fronx is one of the best-selling Nexa products in India. It is sold in six variants now: Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Delta+ (O), Zeta, and Alpha. All of these models are equipped with 16-inch wheels. The Sigma and Delta comes with steel rims while the other models are offered with alloy wheels. To remind you, the Fronx is a crossover based on the popular Baleno platform. It is sold with two engine options that include a 1.2-lt naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.0-lt turbo-petrol. Maruti offers a 5-speed manual, a 5-speed AMT, and a 6-speed torque converter auto gearbox options on the Fronx.
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Verdict
Maruti Suzuki has been working on improving the safety of its cars. The new Baleno, and now the Fronx; both models get better safety options even on the mid-trims. But, the removal of spare wheel doesn't seem to be a good idea as it'll mark a dent on the ownership experience of the new customers. Tell us in the comments what you think about this step taken by Maruti on the Fronx.
