India-Made Maruti Fronx Earns 4-Star Safety Rating in Japan NCAP: A Big Win for Indian Engineering
In a proud moment for India's automotive sector, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, made entirely in India, has received a 4-star rating in Japan NCAP crash tests.
The compact SUV received a strong 84% overall (163.75/193.8) and was able to demonstrate its capability on the global stage with its active and passive safety.
The Fronx predictably received a strong endorsement in the preventive safety category from the Japan NCAP panel, achieving an impressive score of 92% (79.42 of 85.8 points).
The Fronx received full marks (5/5) for its Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) in both pedestrian and bicyclist scenarios, both day and night.
The car also achieved good scores in the other driver assist systems:
Lane Departure Prevention Assist - 5/5
High Performance Headlights - 4/5
Pedal Misapplication Prevention - 4/5
AEB at Intersections - 3/5
These systems are evidence of Maruti Suzuki introducing new high-tech safety features to its international vehicle line-up, especially in markets like Japan.
In terms of collision safety, the Fronx scored 76% (76.33 out of 100), which included passenger protection (52.29 points) and pedestrian safety (24.05 points).
Crash test rating highlights:
Full-Wrap Frontal Crash - 5/5
Side Impact Crash (Driver’s Seat) - 5/5
Pedestrian Leg Protection - 5/5
Neck Injury Protection (Rear Impact) - 4/5
Seatbelt Reminder - 4/5
Pedestrian Head Protection - 3/5
For all tests, the maximum speed was 55 kmph, representing typical urban crash conditions.
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is made in India, and this model becomes the second Made-in-India Maruti to be exported to Japan, after the Baleno. The price starts at ₹7.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and has six variants with three powertrain choices in India:
1.2L NA Petrol
1.2L CNG
1.0L Turbo petrol
For the Japanese market, it will have additional features such as 4WD and 1.5L mild-hybrid.
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