Suzuki Fronx: If you’re looking for a compact SUV that combines style and mileage with unparalleled safety, this news is heartening. The export model of the Suzuki Fronx has been awarded a 5-Star Safety Rating by ASEAN NCAP. This remarkable achievement proves that the SUV meets stringent crash-test standards and sets a high safety standard for Southeast Asian markets. The test evaluated several aspects of the car, including adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, safety assistance systems, and occupant safety features. Let’s find out how the Fronx scored in various categories and what advanced safety features it includes.
Four Pillars of Safety
The Fronx SUV scored a total of 77.70 points in the ASEAN NCAP crash test, firmly placing it in the 5-Star band. This rating is based on four key safety categories.
- The first is Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), for which the Fronx scored 36.71 points. This score indicates excellent protection in frontal and side collisions, demonstrating the car’s structural strength.
- The second is the Child Occupant Protection (COP) category, where the Fronx scored 15.27 points. This indicates that the vehicle provides excellent protection for children in both the front and rear seats.
- The third is Safety Assist Systems. In this category, the Fronx scored 15.71 points, indicating the presence of safety features that assist during driving.
- The fourth is the Motorcyclist Safety (MS) category, where the Fronx scored 10.00 points. This indicates that the model’s safety features meet the latest ASEAN NCAP protocols.
What advanced safety features does the Fronx have
Suzuki has standardized several key safety technologies across all variants of the Fronx. Standard safety features include mandatory safety features such as ISOFIX child seat mounts, six airbags, seatbelt reminder system (SBR) for front and rear passengers, electronic stability control (ESC), pedestrian protection (PP), and anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Additionally, it also includes several advanced safety assist features, including Lane Keep Assist (LKA), autonomous emergency braking (for both city and highway), auto high beam (AHB), lane departure warning (LDW), blind spot detection (BSD), and forward collision warning (FCW). However, it’s worth noting that some of these features are optional. Suzuki recently confirmed that AHB and BSD will come standard on all Fronx variants sold in the Malaysian market.
The Significance of the 5-Star Rating
The export version of the Fronx receiving a 5-star safety rating from ASEAN NCAP further strengthens the confidence of buyers in Southeast Asian countries. While the model available in India may have slight differences in features, this achievement sets a benchmark for the capabilities of the global variants of this model.
High scores in adult and child occupant safety indicate that the vehicle’s structure is robust and child safety has been thoroughly considered. Furthermore, the inclusion of ADAS and motorcyclist safety features demonstrates that ASEAN NCAP is now focusing not just on crash safety, but on overall safety.