The Fronx, a subcompact crossover SUV made by Maruti Suzuki, has recently achieved a major milestone. This car has received a 5-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program. It is a great option for those families looking for a very safe car.
It scored 77.70 in the ASEAN NCAP crash test, which was conducted on the Indonesian-manufactured car. The car used in the test was powered by a 1.5L petrol engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox, and had a curb weight of 1060 kg.
With a five-star safety rating, it now stands out as a superior option in terms of looks, features, and safety. In this article, we’ve discussed all about the safety features of the Fronx by Maruti Suzuki. So stay tuned till the end!
Crash Test Scores
This car has been crash tested in two categories: Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP). It performed well in both categories, details of which can be found in the table below.
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
| Test Category | Score | Maximum Score |
| Offset Crash Test | 13.74 | 16 |
| Side Impact Test | 7.63 | 8 |
| Safety System Score (Hazard Perception) | 8 | 8 |
| Total Score | 29.37 | 32 |
Child Occupant Protection (COP)
| Test Category | Score | Maximum Score |
| Frontal Impact | 9.94 | 16 |
| Side Impact | 8 | 8 |
| CRS Installation | 12 | 12 |
| Total Score | 38.94 | 51 |
The AOP score clearly shows that the cabin structure and seatbelt system provide strong protection in both side and front impact conditions, and the COP score shows that children are receiving strong protection with the booster seat and ISOFIX system.
Advanced Safety Assist and Motorcyclist Protection
In modern traffic, any vehicle must have excellent active safety features. The Fronx also performed well in terms of safety assist and motorcyclist protection, details of which are given below.
- Safety Assist: 16.50/21
- Motorcyclist Safety: 8/16
This score indicates that the car is well designed not only for the safety of its occupants but also for the vehicles running alongside.
Safety Features
The Fronx, which has gone through the ASEAN NCAP safety rating test, has many advanced safety features, which ensure that in case of a collision, minimum injuries are caused to the passengers and the driver. These are
- Airbags: It has a total of six airbags, which play a major role in ensuring the safety of the occupants during an accident.
- ABS + EBD: Anti-lock braking system prevents the tires from locking up even when the brakes are applied while the vehicle is accelerating, and electronic brake force distribution ensures that brake pressure is applied to all tires as required, allowing the vehicle to come to a standstill very easily.
- ESC: The job of electronic stability control is to maintain vehicle stability when there are sharp turns or the vehicle starts to skid.
- Seatbelt Reminder: This gives a signal to the passenger and the driver that they are not wearing seat belts.
- Pedestrian Protection: The front design of the vehicle is such that even if the vehicle collides with a person, he or she does not suffer much injury.
- ISOFIX child seat anchors: It is a lock system that helps in safely securing the child seat.
- Hill Hold Assist: It prevents the vehicle from rolling back when stopped on an incline; this hold lasts only a few seconds.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System: It monitors the tire pressure of the vehicle and alerts the driver if the pressure drops.
This also includes ADAS-Lite features, which include Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB – City & Inter-Urban), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and Auto High Beam (AHB).
