The Maruti Fronx, first launched in April 2023, is on track for a mid-lifecycle refresh, and a test mule of its updated version was recently spotted testing on our roads. Though a launch timeline is not yet confirmed, given the compact SUV’s strong demand – it was the second-bestselling Nexa model in FY2026 with over 1.72 lakh units sold – Maruti Suzuki is likely to introduce the Fronx facelift sometime later this year.
- Ventilated seats, sunroof could be added with the Fronx facelift
- Maruti is studying a range-extender hybrid setup for the Fronx
- The Fronx rivals the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Skoda Kylaq
Maruti Suzuki Fronx facelift spy shot details
Apart from the front grille, air dam and alloy wheels, everything else is under camouflage. Interestingly, this even extends to the sides of the rear glass, including the top-left corner where a CNG sticker is usually placed. As for the interior, not much is visible, but the door cards have some covering, pointing to design and/or colour updates. Even the touchscreen, which measures 9 inches in the current Fronx, may be replaced by a bigger unit featuring an updated UI. It remains to be seen whether features such as ventilated seats, digital driver’s display and a sunroof are finally added with the update.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx facelift powertrain expectations
Maruti has not confirmed the facelift’s powertrain lineup yet. It currently offers the tried-and-tested 90hp 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol engine with entry and mid variants, while higher positioned models are offered with a more powerful 100hp 1-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol unit. The NA engine can also be had with a factory-fitted CNG kit, though output drops to 78hp. A manual gearbox is standard across the range, while the turbo-petrol can be optioned with a torque-converter automatic.
As reported earlier, the company is also studying an in-house developed range-extender hybrid setup for the Fronx, which could return 35-40kpl on the test cycle and help with future CAFE 3 emission norms due in 2027. Given the government’s push towards ethanol-blended fuel, a flex-fuel Fronx could also arrive soon. The Fronx FFV concept (compatible with up to E85 fuel, which means 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol) was shown at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, and the production version could be on the cards; currently, the Fronx is up to E20 fuel compatible. A recent report from The Hindu also suggested that draft rules for the rollout of E85 fuel could be notified soon.
Upon launch, the Fronx facelift will continue to compete in the hotly-contested compact SUV space against the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Skoda Kylaq and more.
