- Maruti Suzuki will soon announce the prices of Fronx
- Tata Punch will be one of the main rivals to Maruti Fronx
- Both vehicles are very unique & different from each other & thus require a detailed comparison
Unveiled at the 2023 auto expo, Maruti Suzuki Fronx is all set for an official price unveil and market launch in the coming months. The compact crossover SUV has already received more than 5,500 bookings and is now available at the NEXA dealerships for customer engagement. Apart from rivals like Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite, Fronx is also set to compete with the Tata Punch - one of the safest and best-selling products from the house of Tata. Both, Tata Punch and Maruti Fronx are unique and different in many ways. Also, they cater to two different segments of buyers. That's why to help you decide and choose which one among the two would be better for you, here we have compared the rivals in detail.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Punch: Dimensions
Tata Motors proudly states that Punch is a capable vehicle with several offroading or tough-roading features like an approach angle of 20.3 degrees, departure angle of 37.6 degrees, ramp over angle of 22.2 degrees, water wading capacity of 370 mm, and ground clearance of 187 to 190 mm. In the case of Maruti Fronx, the only information available is the approx ground clearance of 190 mm.
| Dimensions | Maruti Fronx | Tata Punch |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3827 mm |
| Width | 1765 mm | 1742 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2445 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 187 - 190 mm |
| Boot Space | 308 Litre | 366/319 litres (ISO V215/210) |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Punch: Engine & Transmission
Maruti Suzuki Fronx will be sold in two engine options i.e. a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1 litre turbo petrol. Tata Punch gets only 1 engine option i.e. a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol. Also, Maruti Fronx gets 3 transmission options i.e a 5-speed Manual, a 5-speed AMT automatic, and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. Whereas Tata Punch gets two transmission options i.e. a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT automatic. Maruti has also added mild hybrid tech in the 1-litre turbo engine of Fronx. The mild hybrid tech in Fronx gets features like Electric Torque Assist during Acceleration and Regenerative Braking. This helps in better fuel efficiency. On the other hand, Tata Motors offers a special feature called Traction Pro mode in AMT versions of Punch. This helps Punch in offroading/tough-roading situations where there is low traction on any of the front wheels.
| Powertrain | Maruti Fronx - Naturally Aspirated Petrol | Maruti Fronx - Turbo Petrol | Tata Punch Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Capacity | 1.2 litre | 1 litre | 1.2 litre |
| Power | 89.73 PS | 100 PS | 86 PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 147 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual/5-Speed AMT Automatic | 5-Speed Manual/6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic | 5-Speed Manual/5-Speed AMT Automatic |
| Mild Hybrid | No | Yes | No |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Punch: Features
| Features | Maruti Fronx | Tata Punch |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Headlamps | LED Multi Reflector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Partial LED |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes (in Turbo 6AT) | No |
| Camera System | 360-degree view | Only Reverse view |
| HUD (Heads-Up Display) | Yes with Navigation | No |
| Fog Lamps | No | Yes - Front only |
| Auto Climate Control AC | Yes | Yes |
| Xpress Cool | No | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Folding | 60:40 Split Folding | Full Folding |
| Central Arm Rest | Front only | Rear only |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | No |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt only |
| Wireless Phone Charger | Yes | No |
| Speaker Setup | 6 by Arkamys | 6 by Harman |
| What3Words Navigation | No | Yes |
| Android Auto/Apple Car Play | Wireless | Wired |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Wipers | No | Yes |
| IRVM Dimming | Auto | Manual |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold | ABS, EBD, Brake Sway Control |
| Puddle Lamps | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch Smartplay Pro+ | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | Yes |
| Smartwatch Integration | Yes | No |
| Advanced Remote Commands | Yes (Remote Lock/Unlock, Engine Start/Stop, AC On/Off, Lights On/Off) | Yes (Remote Lock/Unlock, Lights On/Off) |
| Off-Road Features | None | Traction Pro Mode (AMT Only) |
| Instrument Cluster | TFT MID | 7-inch Drivers Display |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Punch: Safety
Tata Punch is one of the few Indian cars with a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. Not just on adult protection, but for child protection too, Punch scored a 4-Star safety rating. This makes Punch an extremely safe family car. On the other hand, Maruti Fronx is a new product and is yet to go through any crash tests, though it may get crash tested by Global NCAP in the future. Based on Baleno's (Heartect) platform, Fronx offers some active safety features like an electronic stability program and hill hold assist which Punch misses on.
Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Nexon: Detailed Comparison
Verdict: It is clear that Maruti Suzuki Fronx is for the buyer who wants a feature & tech-loaded compact crossover SUV that has a powerful engine and a smooth automatic transmission. Whereas, people who want an extremely safe, secure, comfortable, and spacious family car with a bit of offroading or tough-roading capability, should go for Tata Punch. Moreover, on the pricing front, the Tata Punch is priced between Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.46 lakh ex-showroom, and the Maruti Fronx is priced between Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh Ex-Showroom.
