Maruti Fronx vs Maruti Grand Vitara: 5 Key Differences Explained

Modified On Jul 23, 2024 10:08 PM By Samarth for Maruti Grand Vitara

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Maruti Grand Vitara vs Maruti Fronx : 5 Key differences

If you're considering a Maruti Nexa car and are particular to a SUV-like profile, you have two options: the crossover Fronx, and, just above it, the Grand Vitara. In this article, we'll explore the 5 major things offered by the Grand Vitara which are missing in the Fronx, helping you decide if upgrading to the Grand Vitara is worth the investment.

Bigger & Spacious

Model	Maruti Fronx	Grand Vitara
Length	3995 mm	4345 mm
Width	1765 mm	1795 mm
Height	1550 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm	2600 mm

In terms of space, the Grand Vitara is more spacious than the Fronx, due to its larger size. The Grand Vitara is 350 mm longer, 30 mm wide and 95 mm taller than the latter. These dimensions result in more space for the rear seat passengers and also give the Grand Vitara a better road presence.

Premium Cabin

Stretching your budget to get the Grand Vitara over the Fronx will not only get you a better road presence, but will also offer you a more premium cabin. Unlike the Fronx, the Grand Vitara gets leatherette upholstery, which gives a more plush experience, and also comes with more soft-touch padding in the cabin, which makes its cabin look and feel more upmarket.

AWD Option

The Grand Vitara also offers an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option, but only with the Alpha variant. You can opt for AWD with a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine paired with a manual transmission only. The presence of AWD makes the Grand Vitara more usable on rough roads, and it makes it more appealing to those who have to drive their car on harsher terrains.

Strong Hybrid Technology

Here is the detailed information about Powertrain available on both the Maruti cars:

	Maruti Fronx		Maruti Grand Vitara
Engine	1.2-litre N/A petrol	1-litre turbo-petrol/	1.5-litre petrol (mild-hybrid)	1.5-litre petrol (strong-hybrid)
Power	90 PS	100 PS	103 PS	116 PS (system)
Torque	113 Nm	148 Nm	137 Nm	141 Nm (system)
Transmission	5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT	5-speed MT, 6-speed AT	5-speed MT, 6-speed AT	e-CVT
Claimed Mileage	21.7 kmpl, 22.8 kmpl	21.5 kmpl, 20 kmpl	21.11 kmpl (MT), 20.58 kmpl (AT), 19.38 kmpl (AWD MT)/	27.97 kmpl

Compared to the Fronx, the Grand Vitara features a more powerful engine option: a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which is available with both mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid setups. The strong-hybrid system includes an electric motor that allows the car to run in pure electric mode with a range of nearly 100 km, and assists the engine which results in higher mileage. The claimed mileage of the Grand Vitara strong hybrid is close to 28 kmpl, which is much higher than the mileage of the Fronx.

More Features

Both models offer key features such as a 9-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, a heads-up display, automatic AC with rear vents, 60:40 split rear seats, and cruise control. However, the Grand Vitara includes additional features not found in the Fronx, such as ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a 7-inch digital driver's display.

Maruti Fronx Touchscreen Infotainment System

In terms of safety, both get six airbags, 360-degree camera, reverse parking sensors, electronic stability program (ESP), hill-hold assist, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. The additional safety feature offered by the Grand Vitara is a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which is a miss in the Fronx.

Prices

Maruti Fronx	Grand Vitara
Rs 7.51 lakh to Rs 13.04 lakh	Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 20.09 lakh

The base variant of the Fronx is Rs 3.48 lakh more affordable than the Grand Vitara, and even the top-spec Grand Vitara is priced nearly Rs 7 lakh higher than the Fronx. However, for the higher price, you get an all-wheel-drive option, a hybrid powertrain, and unique features such as a panoramic sunroof, a 7-inch digital driver display, and ventilated seats. Let us know in the comments if you think the additional premium for the Grand Vitara is worth it.