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Toyota UC Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: What Makes Taisor Different from Fronx?
Toyota Taisor vs Maruti Fronx

Toyota has recently introduced the Urban Cruiser Taisor, which essentially is a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. Let’s take a closer look at these SUVs and see how they stack up against each other to identify the actual differences between them.

Toyota UC Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: Design

  • Front Profile
  • Rear Profile
  • Interiors

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Exterior Profile –

  • Front Grille is inspired from the Rumion, and faux skid plates both front and rear.
  • Dual L-shape LED DRLs connected by chrome bar and tri-cube LED Headlamps.
  • Sporty 16-inch alloy wheels with Square-ish Wheel arches.
  • Coupe-roofline for design appeal with non-functional roof rails on top.
  • Rear gets flat C-shape connected LED Tail-lamps with body creases, roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Interiors –

  • Free-Standing 9-inch Infotainment System with thin AC vents below.
  • Analog Instrument Cluster with a 3.2-inch TFT display for vehicle information and in front of it is the 4-spoke steering wheel.
  • LCD Screen with Two Buttons for Automatic Climate Control.
  • The Dashboard gets Dual-tone theme with silver plastic elements covering the whole dashboard.
  • Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest.
  • Just above the instrument cluster, the SUV has Heads-up Display (HUD).
  • Front Profile
  • Side Profile
  • Interiors

Maruti Suzuki’s Compact SUV, Fronx’s exterior profile –

  • Tri-cube Nexa-ish LED DRLs, and tri-cube LED headlamps.
  • Curve-ish Pattern for the grille, and faux skid plates as bumper.
  • Flat Bonnet for improved road visibility, and Coupe Roof lining for design appeal.
  • Square-ish Wheel Arches with 16-inch Alloy Wheels.
  • The rear gets Y-shape LED Tail-lamps with body creases, and roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top.

The Fronx interiors –

  • Free-Standing 9-inch Infotainment System with thin AC vents below.
  • Analog Instrument Cluster with a 3.2-inch TFT display for vehicle information and in front of it is the 4-spoke steering wheel.
  • LCD Screen with Two Buttons for Automatic Climate Control.
  • The Dashboard gets Dual-tone theme with silver plastic elements covering the whole dashboard.
  • Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest.
  • Just above the instrument cluster, the SUV has Heads-up Display (HUD).

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Toyota UC Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: Dimensions

DimensionsToyota UC TaisorMaruti Suzuki Fronx
Length3995 MM3995 MM
Width1765 MM1765 MM
Height1550 MM1550 MM
Wheelbase2520 MM2520 MM
Ground Clearance190 MM190 MM
Turning Radius4.9 M4.9 M
Boot Space308 L308 L
Fuel Tank Capacity37 L – Petrol
55 L – CNG		37 L – Petrol
55 L – CNG
Kerb Weight965 – 1060 KG965 – 1060 KG
Gross Vehicle Weight1450 – 1480 KG1450 – 1480 KG
  • The UC Taisor and the Fronx both share the same Dimensions. No Difference.

Toyota UC Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: Engine Specs

Turbo PetrolToyota UC TaisorMaruti Suzuki Fronx
Engines1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Power98.69 BHP98.69 BHP
Torque147.6 NM147.6 NM
Transmission Type5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT
Fuel Efficiency21.5 KMPL – MT
20.01 KMPL – AT		21.05 KMPL – MT
20.02 KMPL – AT
  • In Turbo Petrol Engine, both shares the same Engine, and Fuel Efficiency.
PetrolToyota UC TaisorMaruti Suzuki Fronx
Engines1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Power88.50 BHP88.50 BHP
Torque113 NM113 NM
Transmission Type5 Speed MT / AMT5 Speed MT / AMT
Fuel Efficiency21.79 KMPL – MT
22.89 KMPL – AMT		21.8 KMPL – MT
22.89 KMPL – AMT
  • The Petrol Engine Specs are the same given Maruti is sourcing the Engine to Toyota for Taisor.
CNGToyota UC TaisorMaruti Suzuki Fronx
Engines1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Power88.50 BHP88.50 BHP
Torque113 NM113 NM
Transmission Type5 Speed MT5 Speed MT
Fuel Efficiency28.51 KM/KG28.51 KM/KG
  • The UC Taisor and the Fronx also shares the same CNG Engine Specifications.

Toyota UC Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: Features

FeaturesToyota UC TaisorMaruti Suzuki Fronx
HeadlampsLED Multi-ReflectorLED Multi-Reflector
TaillampsLED LED
Wheel Size & Type16-inch Alloy Wheels16-inch Alloy Wheels
Auto Power WindowOne Touch Up/Down for Driver onlyOne Touch Up/Down for Driver only
Seat upholsteryLeatheretteLeatherette
Leather-wrapped steering wheelYesYes
ACAutoAuto
Rear AC ventsYesYes
Instrument ClusterAnalogAnalog
Infotainment System9-inch9-inch
Android Auto, Apple CarPlayWirelessWireless
Voice CommandsYesYes
Sound System6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Auto-dimming IRVMYesYes
Paddle ShiftersYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
  • When it comes to Features, both the SUVs share the same amount of features.
Safety FeaturesToyota UC TaisorMaruti Suzuki Fronx
AirbagsSix AirbagsSix Airbags
ABS with EBDYesYes
Camera360 Surround View Camera360 Surround View Camera
Parking SensorsRearRear
ESPYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)YesYes
Hill AssistYesYes
All 4 Disc BrakesFront DiscFront Disc
ISOFIX anchoragesYesYes
  • Even in Safety Features, both the Taisor and the Fronx share the same features.

Toyota UC Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: Price and Warranty

ModelsPrice [ex-showroom]
Toyota Urban Cruiser TaisorRs. 7.73 – Rs. 12.87 L
Maruti Suzuki FronxRs. 7.51 – Rs. 13.04 L
  • Toyota UC Taisor starts from Rs. 7.73 Lakh for the entry-level variant, “E Manual (MT)” and Rs. 12.87 Lakh for the top variant, “V Turbo Petrol Automatic (AT).”
  • Maruti Suzuki Fronx starts from Rs. 7.51 Lakh for the entry-level “Sigma Manual (MT)” variant and Rs. 13.04 Lakh for the top variant, “Alpha Turbo Petrol Automatic (AT).”
  • As you can notice, the price difference is Rs. 23,000 between both the SUVs with Taisor the expensive one.
  • However, the top variant price difference is Rs. 17,000 between both. SUVs with Taisor slightly affordable than Fronx.
ModelsStandard WarrantyExtended Warranty Upto
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor3 Years / 1,00,000 KM5 Years / 2,20,000 KM
Maruti Suzuki Fronx2 Years / 40,000 KM5 Years / 1,00,000 KM
  • Toyota offers a better Warranty Coverage compared to Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

Toyota UC Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: Verdict

Ultimately, it’s all up to you which SUV you want to buy. But if you want our advice, both SUVs have the same features, size, power, and fuel efficiency. The only real difference is how they look. The Taisor has a different front, wheels, and back lights compared to the Fronx. So, you should pick the one that looks best to you. The Taisor is new, but the Fronx is good too. So, which one will you choose?

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Published by
Joseph
9 months ago