Powertrain1.2 K12N Dualjet Dual VVT petrol 90 hp / 113 Nm + 5MT / 5AMT (Idle Start-Stop, not SHVS)
Max output5–148 Nm
Facelift generation map
Nexa-channel sub-4m coupe-crossover since 24 April 2023, on the HEARTECT Baleno platform and built at Suzuki Motor Gujarat. One generation in India so far; factory S-CNG (12 July 2023) is a powertrain, not a generation. 1.2 Dualjet uses Idle Start-Stop, not SHVS; the 1.0 Boosterjet turbo is the mild-hybrid. First Nexa SUV to 5 lakh India wholesales (end-May 2026). Baleno is the hatch sibling; Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is the rebadge. No official India recall as of 19 August 2026. India launch: 24 April 2023.
Newest first — scroll down for earlier generations.
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2023–now
First generation
24 April 2023
New genCurrent
What changed
Launch
India retail launch of the Baleno-based sub-4m coupe-crossover, sold only at Nexa, after the 12 January 2023 Auto Expo world unveil (bookings Rs 11,000).
Also
HEARTECT, built at Suzuki Motor Gujarat.
Powertrain
Maruti PR: 1.0 K-series Boosterjet with Progressive Smart Hybrid (first time on an India Maruti turbo) + 5MT or 6AT with paddles.
Also
1.2 Dualjet Dual VVT with Idle Start-Stop + 5MT / 5AGS — the 1.2 is ISS, not SHVS.
Powertrain
Factory S-CNG on Sigma/Delta 12 July 2023 (powertrain, not a generation).
Also
Velocity Edition (cosmetic accessory pack) 6 February 2024, later extended across 14 variants 21 June 2024.
Launch
Six airbags made standard across the range from 25 July 2025 (was already on higher trims at launch).
Also
First Nexa SUV to 5 lakh India wholesales by end-May 2026 (5,12,829 units in 38 months).
No India facelift on sale as of August 2026.
1.2 K12N Dualjet Dual VVT petrol 90 hp / 113 Nm + 5MT / 5AMT (Idle Start-Stop, not SHVS)
1.2 K12N Dualjet S-CNG 77.5 hp / 98.5 Nm + 5MT (from 12 July 2023; Sigma/Delta)
Recalls
No official India recall recorded for this generation.
Watch-outs
Owner-reported or cited issues for this generation, not official recalls.
LowInterior rattles / dashboard and door-card squeaksBuild / Occasional
A few owners report rattles from behind the dashboard or door cards as the car ages. Check on a rough-road test drive. Not a factory recall.
Independent coverage
LowSmartPlay screen pairing / random disconnectElectrical / Occasional
Some owners report the SmartPlay touchscreen (especially the 7-inch unit on lower trims) pairing poorly or disconnecting at random. Confirm phone pairing and that software is current. Not a factory recall.
Some owners report premature wear of the suspension bushings (not an expensive fix). Thudding or rattling over broken roads is the check. Separate from 1.0 Boosterjet parts, which can be slower/costlier to source. Not a factory recall.
Independent coverage
MediumNo India Bharat NCAP / Global NCAP; ANCAP 1-star is export-specSafety / None published (India)
As of August 2026 the India-spec Fronx has not been rated by Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP (the related Baleno scored 4 stars at Bharat NCAP in June 2025). ANCAP's December 2025 1-star result and the subsequent Australia/New Zealand rear-seatbelt-retractor recall apply to 1.5 mild-hybrid export cars, not the India 1.2 / 1.0 turbo range. Maruti Imp Customer Information and SIAM voluntary-recall search list no Fronx India campaign.
ANCAP / Maruti Imp Customer Info / SIAM
Compare
Same brand stays inside Maruti Suzuki. Same class is other brands in the SUV segment. Picking a car swaps the dispatch log below.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno26 October 2015 (current HEARTECT gen 23 February 2022)Hatch sibling, not a Fronx generation. Fronx sits on the second-gen (2022) HEARTECT Baleno: raised ride, coupe tailgate, unique panels. Sold at Nexa like Fronx. Tracked separately in sales data.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor3 April 2024Toyota-badged Fronx sold in India. Same Baleno-platform crossover, different grille/lamps and branding. Tracked separately in sales data. Africa: Toyota Starlet Cross.
Fronx Velocity Edition6 February 2024Cosmetic special edition (Nexa accessory pack: grey/black kit, red-dash mats, seat covers, spoilers), not a facelift or generation. First on turbo Delta+/Zeta/Alpha; 21 June 2024 extended across all 14 variants including 1.2 petrol and CNG, from Rs 7.29 lakh for a limited period.
Future updates
Reported, not Hyundai confirmation. Each item is cited.
First-generation faceliftLate 2026 / early 2027
Not on sale as of 19 August 2026. (27 April 2026 model-page update) logged a facelift spy: bigger touchscreen and minor design tweaks. Earlier reports said Maruti's in-house series hybrid (Z12E range-extender, code HEV) would debut on the facelifted Fronx (internal code YTB). Later 2026 spy coverage still shows the 1.0 Boosterjet SHVS, with a separate hybrid often placed in 2027. Treat as reported, not Maruti confirmation.
Independent coverage
Fronx flex-fuel (E85)2026
30 October 2025: Suzuki showed a Fronx FFV concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, able to run E20–E85. Reports said the production India flex-fuel Fronx was scheduled for 2026. As of 19 August 2026 it has not launched. Reported, not a dated Maruti India confirmation.
Independent coverage
Monthly dispatch log
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