Maruti Fronx Prices Compared Vs Tata Punch And Nexon
How do the three sub-four metre offerings compare in terms of variant-wise pricing? We find out
The Maruti Fronx has officially entered the market into the niche of a premium sub-4m crossover. It is positioned as an alternative to both premium hatchbacks and subcompact SUVs. The Fronx carries the feature-set of the Baleno with a couple of additions and takes styling inspiration from Maruti’s current flagship, the Grand Vitara SUV. Among its potential rivals are the highly popular sub-4m offerings from Tata - the Punch and Nexon. Let’s how the prices of the petrol variants of all three compare:
Price Check
MANUAL
| Maruti Fronx |
Tata Punch |
Tata Nexon |
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Adventure - Rs 6.85 lakh |
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| Sigma - Rs 7.46 lakh |
Accomplished - Rs 7.65 lakh |
XE - Rs 7.8 lakh |
| Delta -Rs 8.33 lakh |
Creative - Rs 8.47 lakh |
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| Delta+ - 8.73 lakh |
Creative iRA - Rs 8.77 lakh |
XM - Rs 8.8 lakh |
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XM S - Rs 9.4 lakh |
| Delta+ Turbo - Rs 9.73 lakh |
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XM+ S - Rs 9.95 lakh |
| Zeta Turbo - Rs 10.56 lakh |
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XZ+ - Rs 10.5 lakh |
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XZ+ Dark - Rs 10.8 lakh |
| Alpha Turbo - Rs 11.48/ Rs 11.64 (DT) |
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XZ+ S - Rs 11.4 lakh |
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XZ+ S Dark - Rs 11.55 lakh |
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XZ+ LUX - Rs 11.6 lakh |
Related: Maruti Fronx vs Tata Punch: Specifications Compared
Takeaways
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The Fronx is a lot pricier than the Punch but priced competitively against the Nexon. It starts Rs 1.46 lakh higher than the Punch and closest to the Tata micro-SUV’s mid-spec variant. However, the Nexon has the highest starting price of the three.
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The Fronx and Punch are offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine. Maruti’s crossover also gets the choice of a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine while the Nexon comes with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine as standard.
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The Punch also gets the choice of customisation packs for almost every variant that add a feature or two without having to move up to the next trim level. These have not been included in the price list above.
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All three models are fairly well equipped but the Fronx gets the advantage of a larger touchscreen infotainment unit, head-up display, and a 360-degree parking camera.
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The Punch comes equipped with a semi-digital instrument cluster, cruise control, auto headlights and connected car technology.
Related: Maruti Fronx Vs Subcompact SUV Rivals: Fuel Efficiency Comparison
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The Nexon gets the advantage of a sunroof over the Fronx from the mid-spec variant onwards. Meanwhile, the top-spec XZ+ Lux variant offers ventilated front seats and rain sensing wipers over the top-spec Fronx Alpha.
AUTOMATIC
| Maruti Fronx |
Tata Punch |
Tata Nexon |
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Adventure AMT - Rs 7.45 lakh |
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Accomplished AMT - Rs 8.25 lakh |
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| Delta AMT- Rs 8.88 lakh |
Creative AMT - Rs 9.07 lakh |
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| Delta+ AMT - Rs 9.28 lakh |
Creative iRA AMT - Rs 9.37 lakh |
XMA AMT - Rs 9.45 lakh |
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XMA S AMT - Rs 10 lakh |
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XMA+ S AMT - Rs 10.6 lakh |
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XZA+ AMT - Rs 11.15 lakh |
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XZA+ Dark AMT - Rs 11.45 lakh |
| Zeta Turbo AT - Rs 12.06 lakh |
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XZA+ S AMT - Rs 11.9 lakh |
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XZA+ S Dark AMT - Rs 12.2 lakh |
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XZA+ LUX AMT - Rs 12.25 lakh |
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XZA+ LUX Dark AMT - Rs 12.55 lakh |
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XZA+ LUX S AMT - Rs 12.75 lakh |
| Alpha Turbo AT - Rs 12.98 lakh/ Rs 13.14 lakh (DT) |
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XZA+ LUX S Dark AMT - Rs 12.95 lakh |
Takeaways
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Once again, the Punch is comfortably more affordable than the Fronx while the Nexon has the priciest entry point for an automatic variant.
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Both Tata models come with an AMT, but that is limited to the 1.2-litre petrol engine for the Maruti. The latter’s turbocharged engine gets the choice of a premium six-speed torque converter automatic. There is a price gap of over Rs 2.7 lakh between the AMT and AT variants of the Fronx.
Also read: Maruti Fronx vs Other Maruti Compacts: Price Talk
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The entry-level Fronx turbo-AT trim is more expensive than the top-spec Punch AMT and mid-spec Nexon AMT by over Rs 2.6 lakh.
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The top-spec turbo-AT variant of the Fronx is priced the same as the top-spec Nexon AMT with the latter offering a couple more features.
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While the AMT technology has gotten better over time, it is not as refined as the torque converter automatic transmission offered with the feature-loaded Fronx.
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