Suzuki Fronx: discount coming for new small SUV rival to CX-3 and Yaris Cross

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Suzuki will begin a modest product offensive in Australia next month with the release of the Fronx small SUV.

While the Fronx has a list price of $28,990 plus on-road costs, Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota confirmed an “introductory driveaway offer” will be announced on 1 September 2025.

Small SUVs have quickly climbed in price in recent years in response to increasing safety tech requirements in the segment.

Expected to be $29,990 driveaway, the driveaway deal will coincide with the first official day of sales, though Suzuki has accrued a number of preorders through its dealer network.

That price would make the Fronx competitive with key rivals including the Hyundai Venue ($29,990 d/a in mid-spec form) and Kia Stonic (mid-spec is $30,890 d/a), while even a base model Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid now costs $35,770 d/a. 

The Mazda CX-3, Australia’s most popular ‘light’ SUV, starts from $32,985 before on-road costs.

Cheaper rivals include another Indian-built model, the Mahindra XUV3XO that’s priced from $23,490 drive-away (until end of August), and the Chery Tiggo 4, priced from $23,990 drive-away.

Fronx begins Suzuki’s range rebuild after the culling of several models due to Australian Design Rule changes mandating higher-level autonomous emergency braking (AEB) performance.

The Ignis, S-Cross, Swift Sport, Vitara, and uber-popular three-door Jimny were discontinued in February. The latter pair will return soon with updates to boost their AEB proficiency.

Meanwhile, the Fronx comes to Australia from the Suzuki’s Maruti India operation in single high-spec guise. The lack of a base model means the Fronx is a big leap over the Baleno it effectively replaces; when Baleno left Australia in 2022 it cost $21,990 in GLX format.

The Fronx measures 3995mm in length (on a 2520mm wheelbase), 1765mm in width, and 1550mm in height, making smaller than a Mazda CX-3.

Powering the Fronx is a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated inline four-cylinder engine with 12-volt mild hybrid system. Power and torque rate at 76kW and 137Nm respectively; the Fronx is front-wheel drive and uses a six-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Suzuki claims combined fuel economy of 4.9L/100km for the featherweight 1065kg Fronx, which would afford a driving range of 755km from the 37-litre fuel tank that accepts the cheapest 91 octane petrol.

CO2 emissions of 113g/km mean the Fronx falls below the 2025 New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) limits of 141g/km (2025) and 117g/km (2026) but by 2027, the Suzuki will fall foul of that year’s 92g/km limit.

Standard equipment on the single-tier Fronx includes:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic LED multi-reflector headlights
• LED taillights
• 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Analogue tachometer and speedometer with 4.2-inch cluster display
• Head-up display
• Six-speaker stereo
• Artificial leather seat upholstery in black and red
• Heated front seats
• Single-zone climate control
• Four USB ports
• Wireless device charger

Standard safety kit includes forwards AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and traffic sign recognition.

A 360-degree parking camera is also fitted as standard along with front and rear parking sensors.

Beneath the 304-litre boot sits a tyre repair kit rather than a spare wheel and tyre.

Arctic White Pearl is the standard colour, with Bluish Black Pearl and a range of pearl-metallics (Grandeur Grey, Celestial Blue, Lucent Orange, Opulent Red and Splendid Silver) attracting an extra charge.

Servicing is required for the Fronx every 12 months/15,000km with the first five services costing $329, $399, $549, $399 and $329—a relatively hefty five year/75,000km total of $2005. 

Suzuki Australia’s regular five year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty applies to the Fronx.