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Maruti Fronx Achieves 1 Lakh Sales Milestone In Under 10 Months

January 26, 2024 Prafful Singh

One in 4 Fronx models offered is an automated variant, will get alternative of 5-speed AMT and 6-speed AT relying on the engine

The Maruti Fronx made its world debut at Auto Expo 2023 in January earlier than getting into the market in late April 2023. In the 9 months since, it has already managed to cross the 1 lakh gross sales milestone. The Fronx is actually a crossover based mostly on the Baleno premium hatchback with styling cues from the Grand Vitara compact SUV. It slots in between these very two fashions within the Maruti Nexa lineup.

Here’s all the things it’s essential learn about Maruti’s hottest new mannequin.

Fronx Features

The Maruti Fronx comes with LED lighting throughout, a dual-tone cabin and an entire host of premium options. It will get a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a heads-up show, wi-fi charger, and a 360-degree view digicam. Other comforts on supply embrace auto AC with rear vents, cruise management and related automobile know-how.

Related: Maruti Baleno vs Maruti Fronx

Fronx Engines and Transmissions

The Fronx is among the few Maruti Nexa fashions to be out there with two engine choices: a 1-litre turbo-petrol (100 PS/ 148 Nm) and a 1.2-litre petrol (90 PS/ 113 Nm). They are each mated to a 5-speed handbook transmission: the previous will get the choice of a 5-speed AMT whereas the latter will get the selection of a 6-speed AT with paddle shifters. The 1.2-litre petrol engine additionally will get the selection of CNG for peak gasoline economic system.

Maruti additionally revealed that automated variants account for twenty-four p.c of the Fronx’s gross sales, however didn’t specify what number of of them are for the extra inexpensive AMT choice versus the extra refined torque converter automated with the turbo-petrol engine.

Prices and Rivals

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx at the moment retails between Rs 7.46 lakh and Rs 13.13 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It has no direct rivals however acts as a substitute for premium hatchbacks and the Tata Punch, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite subcompact SUVs.

Bookings Open For The First CNG Automatic Models – Tata Tiago CNG And Tigor CNG

January 25, 2024 Prafful Singh

These fashions will now get the selection of a 5-speed AMT with the highest CNG variants

Tata will turn into the primary automobile model in India to supply an computerized transmission with a CNG fueled variant.
For Rs 21,000 you may e book an AMT variant of the Tiago CNG, Tiago NRG CNG, or Tigor CNG.
There are not any different modifications for a similar 1.2-litre petrol engine provided with the CNG guide variants.
The Tiago will provide the CNG AMT in 3 variants whereas the Tigor will provide it solely with the highest 2 variants.
Expect a premium of as much as Rs 60,000 for the AMT over the equal CNG MT variant costs.

Tata has been revolutionising the CNG house in India over the previous few years and has now launched one other first for the CNG automobile market – an computerized transmission. Following a teaser trailer, Tata has now opened bookings for the AMT variants of the Tiago CNG and Tigor CNG for a token quantity of Rs 21,000, each on-line and at dealerships.

The AMT choice for the these Tata CNG fashions shall be provided within the following variants:

Tiago iCNG	Tigor iCNG
XTA CNG	XZA CNG
XZA+ CNG	XZA+ CNG
XZA NRG CNG

Tata CNG AMT Powertrains

The Tata Tiago iCNG and Tigor iCNG are powered by the identical 1.2-litre petrol engine. On the greener gasoline, the efficiency is rated at 73 PS and 95 Nm, and can now get the selection of a 5-speed AMT similar as their petrol-automatic variants. Tata has additionally added a creep operate for the CNG-automatic fashions, tuned for simple manoeuvrability in metropolis visitors and whereas parking.

Other Tata CNG Highlights

The Tata Tiago iCNG and Tigor iCNG already get segment-leading applied sciences, just like the dual-cylinder setup that enables for a extra usable boot house not like different CNG fashions. They additionally get the good thing about having the ability to begin the engine in CNG mode immediately, whereas additionally getting a security function that turns off the ignition as quickly because the gasoline lid is opened.

Tiago and Tigor CNG Features

The CNG variations of the Tiago and Tigor are comparatively well-equipped. They include creature comforts just like the semi-digital instrument cluster, auto AC, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and eight audio system. Safety options embrace twin entrance airbags, a tyre stress monitor, rear parking digital camera with sensors, and a rear defogger.

Expected Prices

The premium for an AMT within the petrol variants of the Tiago and Tigor goes as much as Rs 60,000. We anticipate an identical worth soar for the CNG AMT variants over the CNG MT choice. Currently, the Tata Tiago CNG prices between Rs 6.55 lakh and Rs 8.20 lakh, whereas the Tigor CNG costs vary from Rs 7.80 lakh to Rs 8.95 lakh (all costs are ex-showroom Delhi).

The Tiago CNG sees competitors from CNG variants of the Maruti Celerio and Wagon R. Meanwhile, the Tigor CNG rivals the Maruti Dzire and Hyundai Aura.

Maruti Jimny Manual Vs Automatic: Which One Is Quicker?

December 15, 2023 Prafful Singh

The Jimny will get a 1.5-litre petrol engine with the selection of both a 5-speed handbook or a 4-speed computerized transmission

The Jimny’s 1.5-litre petrol engine makes 105 PS and 134 Nm.
Both the handbook and computerized variants had been examined side-by-side in the identical situations.
Conducted checks embrace 0-100 kmph acceleration, quarter mile run and braking efficiency.
The Maruti Jimny is priced from Rs 10.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Maruti Jimny was launched early this yr as the newest offroader available in the market and a primary competitor to the Mahindra Thar. The 5-door SUV comes with just one engine possibility and a selection of each handbook and computerized transmissions. We lately had each variants of the Jimny with us and determined to place them by our real-world efficiency take a look at to see which one performs higher. But earlier than we get to the consequence, try the powertrain particulars of the Maruti Jimny.

Specifications
Engine	1.5-litre petrol
Power	105 PS
Torque	134 Nm
Drivetrain	4WD (Standard)
Transmission	5MT / 4AT

Performance: Acceleration

Tests	Jimny Manual	Jimny Automatic
0-100 kmph	13.64 seconds	15.73 seconds
Quarter Mile	18.99 seconds @ 115.83 kmph	19.79 seconds @ 111.82 kmph
Top Speed	126.46 kmph	135.86 kmph

In our acceleration checks, the handbook variant of the Maruti Jimny was clearly forward of the automated, and was faster by over 2 seconds within the 0-100 kmph dash. In the quarter mile run, the distinction between the 2 was not that massive, although the handbook variant managed to finish the run earlier, at the next pace too. In phrases of high pace, the automated was capable of attain the next determine than the handbook model in our testing parameters.

Tests

Jimny Manual

Jimny Automatic

In Gear Acceleration

30-80 kmph (third gear) – 10.27 seconds

40-100 kmph (4th gear) – 19.90 seconds

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Kickdown

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20-80 kmph – 9.29 seconds

While there is no such thing as a comparability between in gear speeds and kickdown of handbook and computerized variants, it’s value noting that the automated can attain from 20 to 80 kmph in much less time than it takes the handbook to go from 30 to 80 kmph in third gear. One can presume from these outcomes that the automated is barely faster at gaining pace for making overtakes.

Performance: Braking

Tests	Jimny Manual	Jimny Automatic
80-0 kmph	43.94 metres	43.99 metres
100-0 kmph	28.75 metres	28.38 metres

While within the acceleration checks, the distinction between the 2 was noticeable, within the braking checks, the distinction is negligible. The Jimny will get disc brakes on the entrance solely, and the automated is barely 10 kg heavier (kerb weight). In the 80-0 kmph take a look at, the handbook variant had a shorter stopping distance, however solely by a couple of centimetres, and within the 100-0 kmph checks, the automated variant had a barely shorter stopping distance.

Also Read: 5 Key Differences Between India-spec And Australia-spec 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Note:- Both acceleration and braking efficiency can range primarily based on components corresponding to car well being, terrain, surroundings, and tyre put on. Therefore, it’s possible you’ll expertise barely totally different outcomes with totally different items of the identical mannequin.

Price

The Maruti Jimny is priced between Rs 10.74 lakh and Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom) with the automated variants ranging from Rs 13.94 lakh (ex-showroom). It is at present accessible with big year-end discounts worth up to Rs 2.21 lakh. The subcompact offroader rivals the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.

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