Suzuki Fronx Extended Test Review
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We spent a month with the Suzuki Fronx over the holiday period.
Although it's based on the already excellent Baleno platform, it has a character entirely of it's own. Personally I would choose the Fronx every time.
There have been so many discussions regarding the performance of the 77kW/138Nm engine as well as the transmission options. I would suggest that you test drive both to decide for yourself. Of course, the bonus is the proven fuel economy. An average overall consumption of 6l/100km can only be classed as superb.
The value offered by Suzuki across their whole range is obvious. Again, personally I would definitely choose the GLX spec level purely for the added safety factor of the 6 airbags.
With pricing from R288 900 to R344 900 including a 4 year/60 000 km service plan and 5 year/ 200 000 km warranty
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I've owned a Suzuki Fronx GL for a month now and done around 3500km so far. I'm very pleased with it and believe it is exceptional good value for money as you've pointed out in your video. I'm very happy with the GL model and believe it's well specced. Important safety and comfort features like PDC, reverse camera, climate control, Wireless Android Auto (can't confirm "wireless" for Apple Car Play), and cruise control are all standard. There are some other differences between the GL and GLX models which I found out about only after owning the vehicle for a while (not mentioned in any of the reviews I've seen). It's not major things but just good to be aware of when deciding between the two models. The rear LED light bar is only included in the GLX model, the GL model has the red bar but it doesn't light up. This is something that I was disappointed to discover since the LED light bar gives the Fronx a much more premium look. As opposed to the GLX, the GL also doesn't have a variable intermittent wiper setting (which is fine in most cases but when driving around in KZN for instance, that is something desired). Another small, not-so-obvious difference is that the GLX additionally has analog fuel and temperature guages in the dials where the GL has only digital guages. I found this site which lists a more detailed comparison between the two. www.suzukipe.co.za/specification/fronx/
Something which I do wish I knew about before purchasing the car is that there is no auto central locking function when driving off. This is a feature I've gotten used and had for many years. My wife and I find it difficult to condition ourselves now to manually lock the doors when driving off. It sounds like this feature is missing on many (if not most) Japanese cars. We had an incident where someone pulled on our rear door handle when we were stationary and thank God we remembered to lock the doors before then.
Thanks for the additional info, much appreciated
We have the Fronx GLX Auto and also no auto locking as standard but Suzuki does offer it as a paid option which we added (around R3000-5000 depending on the dealer) - the doors now auto lock when starting the vehicle.
@Firewall580 , that's very interesting and useful to know. Another of my viewers also mentioned this but said the cost was R1000.
@@Firewall580 Interesting. I wish the dealer explained this to me. Wonder if there are any aftermarket options.
@vanstadenr1 may I ask if you have the Automatic or the manual?
Never seen a reviewer climb into the truck. Dedicated, love it
Its called the Alan test for measuring boot size.......only on MotorMatters
Thanks for the more detailed review of this product...
Your sound/voice quality has improved 100% we appreciate it Mnr
My pleasure
For Win users. Click Start > type "mono audio" turn on to watch video with balanced audio. Turn off once finished. :)
I wish there was a sunroof available or as an option
As always Sir, a great review. And as an owner myself, Spot On. 👍
Thank you 😊
Great review. This car is a winner. Personally, I prefer the look and feel of the GV as its more of a family friendly car with the bigger boot space but surely under 300k, Suzuki will sell loads of these.
Totally agree
Dankie for the content Mr, Fronx is the best crossover in South African Market currently.
It certainly ranks as great value
Interesting review! Any reason why Suzuki South Africa did not bring the 1.0 turbo boosterjet engine to our country?
Thank you. You may note that Suzuki have not introduced the 1l turbo in any models in SA. I think it's probably mainly a cost factor
Anyone experienced high engine/road noise coming inside the cabin? Anyone tried damping and seeing any improvements?
❤❤❤❤ great content ❤
Thank you
Do you know whats the difference between Fronx Auto vs Baleno Auto? Do you see a lot of road/engine noise coming to the cabin? Is the baleno quieter inside ?
It's been quite a long time since I've driven the Baleno. There probably is not much difference, but I'd recommend that you test drive both and compare for yourself
How does it drive on a badly maintained gravel road
Why no discussion about the performance? Was this deliberately ignored?
It's not a performance car.
@@mbongisimhlanga3681 duh. Who said it was? I have quite a lot of experience with the Baleno 1,5 - the same engine and gearbox - and it doesn't put out very much power with very poor torque. Given that you lose nearly 20% of that power at Johannesburg altitude this car is a slug on the highway and struggles to keep up when there's a slight hill. 3 adults and luggage on a 3 week trip to the Kruger and MP was a painful experience. Around town it's okay . Open road not good at
Please look on my channel. I posted a number of videos and shorts over the last month and discuss performance
In terms of the performance, it depends on what you are used to and what you expect. If you are used to turbo charged engines, then you might be disappointed. Personally for me, I found that the 1.5 l has the perfect balance between performance, fuel consumption and longevity. I prefer that it is naturally aspirated. From what I understand, you can expect a longer lifespan out of the engine and also less maintenance cost. The 1.5l engine is the same one you find in the Jimny which many people are happy with.
The power to weight ratio is what makes the 1.5l adequate but in my opinion, this is not the appropriate engine for something like the Grand Vitara or even the XL6 where it's expected to carry more load.
@@vanstadenr1 I have done about 40000km in the Baleno with the same engine/gearbox and around town the performance is best described as okay. At Gauteng altitude we lose almost 20% power and the 137 torque is rather feeble, it struggles on the open road. A recent 3 week trip to MP and Kruger with 3up and luggage was a frustrating trek over those mountains and on the highway it wasn't worth trying to push over 100km/h. If your Fronx is for city use I can recommend it wholly. If it's for dual purpose use with frequent open road use think twice. I would love this car with Suzuki's one litre turbo that's available internationally.