- Maruti is expected to unveil the prices of Fronx soon
- Maruti Fronx will compete with Nissan Magnite & Renault Kiger
- All the three SUVs come with a naturally aspirated and a turbo petrol engine option
Since Maruti opened the bookings of Fronx at the 2023 auto expo, the compact crossover SUV has gathered over 10,000 bookings. Maruti is expected to launch the Fronx and announce its prices by March - April. Among many rivals in the compact SUV segment, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger will likely be the primary competitors to the new Maruti Suzuki Fronx. All three SUVs come with options for a naturally aspirated petrol engine and a turbocharged petrol engine. All three get options for manual and automatic transmission. Maruti Fronx, the new entrant and challenger in the segment, must be compared to these two primary rivals comprehensively. And hence, here's our detailed mega comparison between the three compact SUVs from Maruti, Nissan, and Renault.
Maruti Fronx VS Nissan Magnite VS Renault Kiger: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Fronx | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3994 mm | 3991 mm |
| Width | 1765 mm | 1758 mm | 1750 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1572 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 205 mm | 205 mm |
| Boot Space | 308 litre | 336 litre | 405 litre |
Maruti Fronx VS Nissan Magnite VS Renault Kiger: Naturally Aspirated Powertrain
All three compact SUVs get two powertrain options i.e. a naturally aspirated petrol and a turbocharged petrol. Here's a detailed comparison between the naturally aspirated petrol powertrain of the three vehicles.
| Naturally Aspirated Petrol Powertrain | Maruti Fronx | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| Engine | 1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT | B4D 1 litre | 1L Energy |
| Power | 89.73 PS | 72 PS | 72 PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 96 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT/5-speed AMT | 5 speed MT | 5-speed MT/5-speed AMT |
Maruti Fronx VS Nissan Magnite VS Renault Kiger: Turbocharged Powertrain
All three compact SUVs get two powertrain options i.e. a naturally aspirated petrol and a turbocharged petrol. Here's a detailed comparison between the turbocharged petrol powertrain of the three vehicles.
| Turbocharged Petrol Powertrain | Maruti Fronx | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| Engine | 1L Turbo Boosterjet | HRAO 1L Turbo | 1L Turbo |
| Power | 100.06 PS | 100 PS | 100 PS |
| Torque | 147.6 Nm | 160 Nm for MT/152 Nm for CVT Auto | 160 Nm for MT/152 Nm for CVT Auto |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT/6-speed Torque Converter Automatic | 5-speed MT/CVT Automatic | 5-speed MT/CVT Automatic |
| Mild Hybrid | Yes | No | No |
Maruti Fronx VS Nissan Magnite VS Renault Kiger: Features
| Features | Maruti Fronx | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Only | Tilt Only |
| 360-degree view camera | Yes | Yes | Only Reverse Camera |
| IRVM dimming | Auto | Manual | Manual |
| HUD (Heads Up Display) | Yes (with navigation) | No | No |
| Air Purifier | No | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | No | Front LED | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes (only Turbo) | No | No |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold | ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction Control, Brake Assist, Hill Hold | ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Hold |
| TPMS | No | Yes (Highline) | Yes (Highline) |
| Wireless Phone Charger | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | Yes | No |
| Smartwatch Integration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remote Engine Start/Stop & AC Control | Yes | No | No |
| Audio System | 6 Speaker by ARKAMYS | 6 Speaker / Optional JBL Speakers | 6 Speaker by ARKAMYS |
| Ambient Lighting | No | Optional | Yes (Single Colour) |
| Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Central Armrest | Front | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | No | No |
| Cooled Glovebox | No | No | Yes |
| Multi-Drive Modes | No | No | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster (Drivers Display) | TFT MID | 7-inch Advanced Display | 7-inch Advanced Display |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen |
Maruti Fronx VS Nissan Magnite VS Renault Kiger: Safety
Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger are two of the safest compact SUVs in India with both having a Global N-CAP 4-Star Safety Rating. The Maruti Fronx, on the other hand, is yet to receive any safety rating. Based on Baleno's (Heartect) platform, Fronx gets 6 airbags, whereas Renault Kiger gets only 4 and Nissan Magnite gets only 2. On the active safety front, all three SUVs are equally equipped with features like ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Hold, etc. When it comes to unique safety features, the Nissan Magnite offers a 360-degree view camera system & TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). The Renault Kiger also offers TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). On the other hand, the new Maruti Fronx gets an auto-dimming IRVM, HUD (Heads-Up Display), and a 360-degree view camera system.
Verdict: Renault Kiger is priced between Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 11.22 lakh (Ex-showroom). The Nissan Magnite is priced between Rs 5.97 Lakh to Rs 10.79 Lakh (Ex-showroom). And the Maruti Fronx is priced between Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh (Ex-Showroom). Though all three vehicles are tech and feature-loaded, the new Maruti Suzuki Fronx offers some segment-first and segment-best features which make it a good value package.
