- Fronx Delta+ variant with 1.2L NA engine gets manual & AMT option under Rs 10 lakh
- Brezza VXI variant with 1.5L NA engine gets only manual gearbox under Rs 10 lakh
- VXI is Brezza's second base variant, Delta+ is Fronx mid variant
- Which one to buy under Rs 10 lakh ex-showroom price? Here's a comparison
Maruti Suzuki's new compact crossover Fronx not only rivals the compact & micro SUVs like Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, etc, but it also competes with Maruti's own compact SUV Brezza. The Maruti Fronx costs between Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh Ex-Showroom. Moreover, the Delta Plus mid variant of Fronx with the 1.2 litre naturally aspirated engine comes at a price of Rs 8.72 lakh for the manual transmission and Rs 9.27 lakh for the AMT automatic transmission.
At this price, the Fronx Delta Plus variant directly challenges the second base VXI variant of Brezza. The Maruti Brezza VXI variant is priced at Rs 9.64 lakh for the manual transmission and Rs 11.14 lakh for the torque converter automatic transmission. Thus, only the VXI manual transmission variant of the Maruti Brezza comes under Rs 10 lakh ex-showroom price. So, if you are in the market for a sub-10 lakh car, which of the two should you go for? Well, here's our detailed comparison to help you out.
Maruti Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus Vs Maruti Brezza 1.5 VXI: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus | Brezza 1.5 VXI |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1765 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 198 mm |
| Boot Space | 308 Litre | 328 Litre |
| Fuel Tank | 37 L | 48 L |
| Turning Radius | 4.9m | 5.2 m |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
Maruti Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus Vs Maruti Brezza 1.5 VXI: Powertrain Specs
| Powertrain Specs | Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus | Brezza 1.5 VXI |
| Engine | 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol | 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol |
| Power | 89.73 PS | 103 PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 136.8 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual/5-Speed AMT Automatic | 5-Speed Manual (under Rs 10 lakh) / 6-Speed torque converter automatic (over Rs 11 lakh) |
| Mild Hybrid | No | Brake Energy Regeneration & Torque Assist During Acceleration |
Maruti Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus Vs Maruti Brezza 1.5 VXI: Features & Safety
| Features & Safety | Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus | Brezza 1.5 VXI |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold |
| AC | Auto Climate Control | Auto Climate Control |
| Headlamps | LED Multi Reflector | Bi-Halogen Projector |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes |
| 60:40 Split Rear Seat | Yes | No |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | No |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Smartplay Pro | 7-inch Smartplay Studio |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 |
| Instrument Cluster | Monocolor MID | Monocolor MID |
| DRLs | LED | No |
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
| Over the Air Update (OTA) | Yes | No |
| Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through 'Hi Suzuki' with Barge-in feature) | Yes | No |
| Alloy Wheels | Painted 16-inch | No |
Also Read: Maruti Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus Vs Tata Punch Creative: Variant Comparison
Verdict: Under Rs 10 lakh ex-showroom price, you are getting the mid variant of the smaller-sized Maruti Fronx with the 1.2 litre NA engine & AMT gearbox. On the other hand, you also have the option of the second base VXI variant of the bigger & more spacious Maruti Brezza with the 1.5 litre NA engine & manual gearbox. Both vehicles have some plus & minus over each other in the features front. If you want a more spacious SUV with a bigger boot space, then you have Brezza. If you want an automatic gearbox and a stylish-looking crossover with decent space but few more features, then you can look at the Fronx.
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