Pak Suzuki Set to Roll Out Its First CKD SUV Next Year
In April of this year, we announced that Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) was preparing to introduce a compact SUV to the local market within the next two years. Now, there’s another significant update. According to our sources, PSMC plans to introduce the Suzuki Fronx, a stylish compact SUV, in the first quarter of next year.
According to industry insiders, the Fronx will be locally assembled in Pakistan, which should make it relatively competitive in pricing. The expected price range is said to be between Rs. 6 to 7 million.
While the company has not yet disclosed the official features and specifications for the local variant, we have compiled details from the international version to give you a clue of what could be offered in the upcoming Pakistani model.
International Specs & Features
Exterior
- Strong SUV character with coupe-style roofline
- Double fenders from front to rear
- Front grille: bold design, gloss black elements
- Split‐design headlamp layout
- LED multi‐reflector headlamps with “Follow Me Home” function
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- electrically Adjustable Side mirrors
- Electrically folding, with integrated turn indicators
- Roof options: two-tone roof in some markets
- Privacy glass on rear windows / rear hatch in many variants
- Rear: LED combination tail lamps, rear under garnish
- Rear wiper & washer
- 2-speed front wipers with intermittent setting S
- Wheels & tyres: 16-inch alloy wheels with tyre size 195/60 R16
- Ground clearance: ~170 mm
- Minimum turning radius: 8 m
- Dimensions (typical):
Length: 3,995 mm
• Width: 1,765 mm
• Height: 1,550 mm
Interior
- Infotainment/display:
9-inch HD capacitive touchscreen (in higher trims)
• 7-inch WVGA display in lower trims
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto support (USB / WiFi)
• Voice recognition, Bluetooth music playback, vehicle status display
• Head-up display (combiner type) in higher trims (GLX) - Wireless charging (Qi) pad in front tray in GLX variant
- Cabin & comfort features:
Rear AC vents for rear passengers
• Multiple storage spaces: front & rear door pockets, center console, glovebox etc.
• Glovebox capacity ~4.8 L
• Front passenger seatback pocket
• Armrest storage ~1.1 L - Seats & upholstery: typically, fabric upholstery in many markets; some markets may offer dual-tone leatherette/fabric combinations
- Rear seats: 60:40 split folding
- Steering wheel: leather wrapped with mounted audio/phone controls
- Steering adjustability: tilt & telescopic adjustment
- Climate control: automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Other conveniences: keyless entry & push start (in higher trims)
- Instrument cluster: color LCD display in higher trims, multi-info display in lower trims
Power & Performance
- Engine/powertrain:
1.5 L DUALJET petrol engine (mild hybrid SHVS) in many markets
• The mild hybrid system includes ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) to assist in Acceleration and regenerative braking - Typical output/torque (varies by region):
In South Africa spec: ~77 kW @ 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (for 1.5 L) - Transmission options: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic (in some markets)
- Fuel economy: quoted values vary by market; e.g., ~5.4 L/100 km (WLTP conversion) for some variants
- Steering: electric power-assisted rack & pinion
- Brakes: ventilated disc front, solid disc rear
Safety Features
- Dual front airbags are standard
- Side and curtain airbags (in many higher trim variants)
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) / stability control
- Hill-hold
- Hill start control
- 360-degree camera in higher trims (front/side / rear cameras)
- Rear parking sensors & front parking sensors (vary by trim)
- ISOFIX child seat anchor points (×2)
- Immobiliser
- Security alarm
- Child lock
- Lane keep assist
- Blind spot monitor
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
What This Means for Pakistan
If launched as expected in Q1 2026, the Suzuki Fronx will mark PSMC’s entry into the highly competitive compact SUV segment. With a price tag of PKR 6–7 million and local assembly, the Fronx is expected to take on rivals like the Kia Stonic, Peugeot 2008, and MG ZS.
For now, PSMC has kept official details under wraps. However, if the local variant reflects even a fraction of the international features, Pakistani buyers can look forward to a stylish, modern, and practical new option in the SUV market.