The Suzuki Fronx has been confirmed for Malaysia and will probably be launching within the fourth quarter of 2025. This was confirmed by Naza Jap Motors on the launch of the Swift Sport Remaining Version in the present day. The eVitara, Suzuki’s first manufacturing EV, can also be within the firm’s plans, however that’s for subsequent 12 months.
We detailed the Fronx on the current Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present (GIIAS), the place it was making an attempt to draw punters with a value vary of 259 million to 321.9 million rupiah (RM67k to RM84k) for a CKD mannequin. Our sources say that the Malaysian-market Fronx will probably be a CBU import with ADAS in its highest variant, and will probably be priced at over RM100k.
The Fronx, which has a rebadged Toyota twin referred to as the City Cruiser Taisor in India, is 3,995 mm lengthy, 1,765 mm huge and 1,550 mm tall, with a 2,520 mm wheelbase. That makes it 70 mm shorter however 55 mm wider than a Perodua Ativa. The P2’s wheelbase is 5mm longer, in order that’s the ballpark measurement.
Indonesians can select between GL, GX and SGX variants, and two powertrains together with a mild-hybrid for the latter two grades.
The mild-hybrid combines a 101 PS/135 Nm 1.5L four-cylinder NA engine, a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, an built-in starter generator (ISG) and both a five-speed guide or a six-speed automated gearbox. The bottom GL is a non-mild hybrid with a really barely extra highly effective engine (105 PS/138 Nm) that’s mated to both a five-speed guide or a four-speed automated.
All variants get a 37-litre gas tank, 16-inch alloys with 195/60 tyres, six airbags, entrance ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Out there package embrace LED headlamps and DRLs, auto air-con, shift paddles and wi-fi cellphone charging. Solely the highest variant will get an ADAS pack, which incorporates AEB, ACC, lane maintain help, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross site visitors alert. There’s additionally a 360-degree digicam, excessive beam help and a head-up show.
In the meantime, the eVitara is ready to reach in 2026. The Toyota City Cruiser EV‘s twin sister is a B-segment electrical SUV measuring 4,275 mm lengthy and 1,800 mm huge, with a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
There are three powertrain selections – a 144 PS/189 Nm one-motor FWD with a 49 kWh battery, a 174 PS/189 Nm one-motor FWD with a 61 kWh battery or a 184 PS/300 Nm twin-motor AWD, additionally with a 61 kWh battery. The larger battery yields a variety of as much as 500 km.
The automotive hasn’t even launched in India but (the place it’s being produced) so we don’t have confirmed specs, however the Toyota model reportedly has 12-colour ambient lighting, a 360 digicam, JBL audio system, a powered driver’s seat, AEB, ACC, lane departure alert and lane maintain help. With two SUVs on the way in which, the Suzuki model will lastly have some mainstream merchandise in showrooms – its present two-model vary (Swift Sport and Jimny) may be very area of interest.
GALLERY: Suzuki Fronx at GIIAS 2025
GALLERY: Suzuki eVitara at GIIAS 2025
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