Maruti Suzuki’s popular SUV, the Frontex, is also available at the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) with a lower tax rate of 14% compared to the regular 28%.
There are 5 different versions available, including normal petrol manual, normal petrol automatic, and turbo petrol.
For example, the Sigma variant of the Frontex is priced at Rs 7,51,500 at the showroom, but it costs only Rs 6,51,665 at CSD, which means a tax saving of Rs 99,835.
This tax saving varies depending on the variant you choose.
Here’s a comparison of the showroom prices and CSD prices for different variants of the Maruti Frontex
| Variant | Showroom | CSD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2-litre normal petrol manual | |||
| Sigma | ₹7,51,500 | ₹6,51,665 | ₹99,835 |
| Delta | ₹8,37,500 | ₹7,26,223 | ₹1,11,277 |
| Delta Plus | ₹8,77,500 | ₹7,62,464 | ₹1,15,036 |
| 1.0-litre turbo petrol manual | |||
| Delta Plus | ₹9,72,500 | ₹8,45,960 | ₹1,26,540 |
| 1.2-litre normal petrol automatic | |||
| Delta Plus | ₹9,27,500 | ₹8,07,330 | ₹1,20,170 |
These tax savings apply to various variants of the car.
The Maruti Frontex comes with impressive features and specifications. It’s equipped with a 1.0-litre turbo boosterjet engine that accelerates from 0 to 60km/h in 5.3 seconds.
Additionally, it boasts an advanced 1.2-litre K-series, dual jet, dual VVT engine with smart hybrid technology.
These engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The car also offers an auto gear shift option and has a mileage of 22.89km/l.
In terms of dimensions, it measures 3995mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1550mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2520mm and a boot space of 308 litres.
As for features, the Frontex includes a head-up display, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, dual-tone exterior color options, wireless charger,
and an infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity and 6-speaker sound.
It also comes with colored MID in the instrument cluster, height-adjustable driver’s seat, rear AC vents, fast USB charging point, connected car features, rearview camera,
and a 9-inch touchscreen supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
In terms of safety, the car is equipped with side and curtain airbags along with dual airbags, a rearview camera, hill hold assist, electronic stability program, reverse parking sensors, 3-point ELR seat belts, rear defogger, anti-theft security system,
and ISOFIX child seat features. Standard safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-hold assist, rear parking sensors, seatbelt pre-tensioner with load-limiter, seatbelt reminder system, Isofix child seat anchorage points, and speed alert.
Some variants also come with additional safety features like a 360-degree camera, side and curtain airbags, reverse parking camera, and an auto-dimming IRVM.
