- Maruti has finally announced the prices of the Fronx
- Delta+ variant with 1.2 NA engine is priced just below the Rs 10 lakh mark
- 1.2 Delta+ is the variant that truly rivals the Tata Punch Creative top variant
- Here is a comparison between the two similarly priced variants of Fronx & Punch
Maruti Suzuki recently revealed the Fronx prices in India. The compact crossover costs between Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh Ex-Showroom. Moreover, the Delta Plus mid variant of the Fronx with the 1.2 litre NA engine comes at a price of Rs 8.72 lakh with the manual transmission option and Rs 9.27 lakh with the AMT automatic transmission option. This makes the 1.2L Fronx Delta Plus a direct rival to the Creative top variant of the Tata Punch. The Creative top variant of the Punch costs between Rs 8.46 lakh to Rs 8.86 lakh for the manual transmission option and Rs 9.06 lakh to Rs 9.46 lakh for the AMT automatic option. Hence, here we have compared the two similarly priced variants of the Maruti Fronx and Tata Punch.
Maruti Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus Vs Tata Punch Creative: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus | Punch Creative |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3827 mm |
| Width | 1765 mm | 1742 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2445 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 187 - 190 mm |
| Boot Space | 308 Litre | 366/319 litres (ISO V215/210) |
| Fuel Tank | 37 L | 37 L |
| Turning Radius | 4.9m | Less than 5m |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 195/60 R16 |
Maruti Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus Vs Tata Punch Creative: Powertrain Specs
| Powertrain Specs | Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus | Punch Creative |
| Engine | 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol | 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder petrol |
| Power | 89.73 PS | 87.8PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual/5-Speed AMT Automatic | 5-Speed Manual/5-Speed AMT Automatic |
Maruti Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus Vs Tata Punch Creative: Features & Safety
| Features & Safety | Fronx 1.2 Delta Plus | Punch Creative |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes |
| Headlamps | LED Multi Reflector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Partial LED |
| Reverse Assist | Only Sensors | Reverse Camera with Dynamic Guidelines |
| Fog Lamps | No | Front Halogen |
| AC | Auto Climate Control | Auto Climate Control |
| Cooled Glovebox | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Folding | 60:40 Split Folding | Full Folding |
| Auto Wipers | No | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | Painted 16-inch | Dual Tone 16-inch |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | No | Yes |
| Rear Center Arm Rest | No | Yes |
| Engine Push Start/Stop | No | Yes |
| Keyless Entry with Request Sensor | No | Yes |
| ORVMs | Electric Adjust & Fold | Electric Adjust with Auto Fold |
| Rear Wiper & Washer | No | Yes |
| Antenna | Shark Fin Antenna | Normal Antenna |
| Driver Power Window | Auto up/down with Anti-pinch | Only auto down |
| Speakers & Tweeters | 4 | 4 + 2 |
| Infotainment | 7-inch | 7-inch |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
| Instrument Cluster | Monocolor MID | 7-inch display |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold | ABS, EBD, Brake Sway Control |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Connected Car Tech | No | Yes (with IRA pack) |
| Remote Commands | No | With IRA pack - Door Lock/Unlock, Lights On/Off, etc. |
| Global Ncap Safety Rating | NA | 5-Star |
Verdict: On one hand, there is the top variant of Tata Punch with IRA-connected car tech. Whereas, on the other hand, there is the mid-variant of the Maruti Fronx. Both cost under Rs 10 lakh with the AMT option. Both cars have some or the other unique features. Punch gets the connected car tech & cruise control, whereas Fronx offers wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay & split folding rear seats. Now it is on you to choose which features are more important for you.
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