Maruti FRONX vs Brezza vs Tata Nexon: Detailed Comparison
FRONX looks unique in segment with coupe-like design
New Brezza was launched last year
Nexon offered in both petrol and diesel variants
Maruti Suzuki is currently playing catch up in the Indian compact SUV segment as other brands have stolen a march on them. Except the Brezza, the auto giant didn’t have any other offerings till recently. It was the introduction of the Grand Vitara that took on the midsize SUV segment and the Jimny 5-door marketed as a lifestyle purchase, the auto giant needed one more compact SUV.
Enter the new FRONX, the latest entrant in arguably the most competitive category in the current domestic market. To see how it fares, today we have this detailed comparison between the FRONX, Brezza, and Tata’s popular NEXON.
Maruti FRONX vs Brezza vs Tata Nexon: Dimensions
While based on the Baleno, the New Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets a more SUV-ish front end with a split headlight setup similar to the New Grand Vitara. It gets new bumpers at both ends, fitted with faux skid plates and 17-inch alloy wheels. The rear end offers LED tail lights with a lightbar connecting the two with the boot lid having a very high loading lip.
The Brezza, which was updated in 2022, has a more upright and boxy design. The redesign saw the compact SUV getting a new front fascia with projector headlights and LED DRLs, a front grille with a chrome bar spanning the width of the vehicle and a new bumper. The side profile stays the same while the rear end gets new tail lights, faux skid plate, and bumper.
The Nexon has the oldest design of the three. Last updated in 2020, Tata revised the SUV’s bug-eyed looks with an entirely new front end featuring sharper headlights and DRLs, a slimmer front grille, and a clamshell bonnet. The side profile features blacked out pillars for a floating-roof effect and multi-spoke alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, you’ll notice a roof spoiler, tri-arrow pattern LED tail lights and rear bumper featuring a faux skid plate.
Maruti FRONX vs Brezza vs Tata Nexon: Interior features
While the exterior is markedly different between the two, both the Maruti FRONX and the Brezza get a very similar interior feature list. Both get the brand’s Smart Play Pro+ 9-inch infotainment system with inbuilt Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a HUD (Head Up Display), auto climate control, audio system from Arkamys, wireless phone charging, and more. The Brezza also additionally gets a sunroof and ambient lighting.
The Tata Nexon also comes loaded to the brim with features and creature comforts. The compact SUV comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, a semi-digital instrument cluster, connected car tech, auto climate control, push button start/stop, cooled glove box, and more.
Maruti FRONX vs Brezza vs Tata Nexon: Powertrain
Both the Maruti Suzuki FRONX and Brezza are offered with petrol-only options. While the latter is powered by a 1.5-litre unit, the former will be powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated or a 1-litre turbo petrol engine. The FRONX is the only Maruti model to be offered with a Boosterjet turbo petrol engine.
In comparison, the Tata Nexon is offered in both petrol and diesel options. You can choose between a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol or a 1.5-litre turbo diesel motor.
Maruti FRONX vs Brezza vs Tata Nexon: Price in India
While prices haven’t been announced yet, expect the FRONX to start from around Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it very similar to the Brezza’s price range of Rs 7.99 lakh - Rs 13.96 lakh (ex-showroom).
Prices for Tata Nexon start from Rs 7.70 lakh (ex-showroom), going up to Rs 14.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
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