Maruti Suzuki Fronx earns a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating with six airbags, ADAS, and top child safety scores. The 2025 model showcases strong structural safety and advanced protection features, setting new benchmarks for compact SUVs in the ASEAN market.
A top-selling compact SUV in India, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx has not yet been rated locally. However, the international version designed for ASEAN markets has achieved an impressive 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, underscoring its strong safety engineering and advanced protection systems.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx key details
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The tested model is the MY25 Fronx variant, equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, built at Suzuki’s Chikarang plant in Indonesia.
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The vehicle’s kerb weight is around 1060 kg.
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It comes standard with six airbags, including dual front, side, and curtain airbags for comprehensive occupant protection.
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The adult occupant protection score is 29.37 out of 32 points, scoring 13.74 in frontal impact tests, 7.63 in side impact, and a full 8 points in head protection technology.
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The child occupant protection score is 38.94 out of 51 points, with high marks in side impact and child seat installation safety.
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Safety assist features contributed 16.5 points, including speed assistance, seatbelt reminders for all seats, and effective autonomous emergency braking in city and highway conditions.
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The model also earned 8 points for motorcyclist safety, highlighting features like blind-spot detection and pedestrian alerts.
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring are offered as optional equipment in the ASEAN version, though not standard in the India-spec model.
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The structural integrity uses high-tensile steel for effective energy absorption during impacts, maintaining cabin stability and occupant safety.
he tested MY25 Fronx model features six standard airbags and a 1.5L petrol engine. Unlike the Indian variant, the ASEAN version also offers optional ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and ventilated front seats, providing added comfort and driver support.
In ASEAN NCAP evaluations, the 2025 Fronx scored 29.37 points for adult occupant protection and an outstanding 38.94 points for child safety. The model performed exceptionally well in dynamic impact tests, vehicle-based assessments, and installation safety, showcasing its comprehensive occupant protection.
The Fronx further earned 16.5 points in safety assist tests and 8 points for motorcyclist safety, reaffirming its robust all-round safety credentials and commitment to protecting not only passengers but also other road users across the ASEAN region.
The features that contributed most to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx’s 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety score are:
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The robust body structure made with high-tensile steel, which effectively absorbs and distributes crash forces, maintaining passenger compartment integrity during impacts.
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Six standard airbags covering front, side, and curtain protection, providing broad occupant protection in various collision scenarios.
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Advanced safety assist technologies scored highly, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB) effective in both city and highway conditions, speed assistance, and seatbelt reminders for all seating positions.
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Exceptional performance in motorcyclist safety features like blind-spot detection and pedestrian alerts, which are critical given the high share of two-wheeler crashes in ASEAN markets.
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Child occupant safety supported through ISOFIX mounts and top tether anchors on all rear seats, ensuring secure child seat installation.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD, and Hill Hold Assist enable better vehicle control and stability, preventing accidents.
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Optional Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring added additional preventive safety layers.
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Seatbelt pre-tensioners, rear parking sensors, rearview camera, head-up display, and other active/passive safety tech also enhanced the overall safety profile.
Overall, the combination of a strong structural frame, comprehensive passive safety with multiple airbags, and high-scoring active safety aids like AEB and ESC were decisive contributors to the Fronx’s top safety rating in the ASEAN NCAP tests.
