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petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Specification
B03X
Fronx
Maximum Power
B03X-
Fronx77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
B03X-
Fronx138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size
B03X-
Fronx1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B03X-
Fronx17.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
B03X-
Fronx170 mm
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Spec
B03X
Fronx
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B03X electric compact SUV; final local derivative matrix pending
First generation Fronx on modified Baleno/HEARTECT platform with raised ride height and SUV body; shares K15B engine with Baleno, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara; developed as Suzuki's response to the growing compact coupe-crossover segment
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
published
Segment
Compact electric SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
-
2023
Facelift History
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Launched in South Africa in 2023 as a new nameplate — no facelift has been released for the first generation globally as of 2025; the model is in the growth phase of its product lifecycle
9-inch touchscreen on GLX with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 360-degree surround view camera on GLX, blind-spot monitoring on GLX, automatic climate control on GL+ and GLX, dual front airbags standard, ABS standard, al
Interior Trim Colour
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2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
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Leatherette Seat Trim
Interior Colours
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2
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
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Integrated in Seat Back
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
-
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
-
All Seats
Seat Fold Type
-
60:40 Split Fold
Seat Trim
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Spec
B03X
Fronx
Infotainment System
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9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
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Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
6
Navigation System
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Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
9-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
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2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
-
Wired Android Auto
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
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Via Smartphone
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
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Standard
Infotainment Display
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9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
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2
Audio
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Standard
Audio Speakers
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6
Audio System
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Standard
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Infotainment Screen
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9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
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Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Via Smartphone
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wired Apple CarPlay
Radio
-
Standard
Touchscreen
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Spec
B03X
Fronx
LED Headlamps
-
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
-
LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
-
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
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Plastic Side Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
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6
Roof Type
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Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
-
LED DRLs
Fog Lights
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights
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Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights
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LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Auto Headlights
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Standard
Automatic Headlamps
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Standard
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED DRLs
Electric Blind Sunroof
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Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
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5
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Electric
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All Four Windows
Exterior Mirror Folding
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Manual Fold
Front Fog Lamps
-
Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Headlamps
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LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Headlight Type
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LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Headlights
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LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Load Bed Liner
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Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
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Not Available
Active Exhaust
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Not Available
Rear Spoiler
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Not Available
Sunroof Slide
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Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Fronx
Approach Angle
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19 deg
Departure Angle
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23 deg
Wading Depth
-
0 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
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Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
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0 deg
Recovery Hooks
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1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type
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Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
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Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
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0 deg
Approach Angle Deg
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19 deg
Breakover Angle
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0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
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23 deg
Energy Recovery Display
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Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
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170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
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170 mm
Off Road Descent Control
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Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
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Not Available
Crawl Control
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Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
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Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
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Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
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Not Available
Terrain Response System
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Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
0 mm
Spec
B03X
Fronx
Tyre Size
-
195/60 R16
Wheel Type
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16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
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Drum
Spare Wheel Type
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Full Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter
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262 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
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210 mm
Parking Brake Type
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Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
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89
Tyre Speed Rating
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H
Wheel Rim Size
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16 Inches
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
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Drum
Spare Tyre
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Full Size Spare
Tyre Type
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195/60 R16
Wheel Diameter
-
16 Inches
Auto Brake Hold
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Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake
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Not Available
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
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Standard
Electric Park Brake
-
Conventional Handbrake
Fifth Wheel Prep
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Not Available
Handbrake Type
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Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
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Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
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Urethane
Spare Wheel Size Type
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Full Size Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
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Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Urethane
Tyre Pressure Display
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
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Standard
Wheel Material
-
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
-
16 Inches
Wheels
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16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Spec
B03X
Fronx
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
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Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
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3.7 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
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10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
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1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration
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Not Included
Service Plan Distance
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Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection
Service Plan
-
Not Included
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Spec
B03X
Fronx
Warranty Years
-
5
Warranty Kilometers
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5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty
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5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
B03X
Fronx
CO2 Emissions
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133 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
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68 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Fuel Octane Requirement
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93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter
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Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard
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Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
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Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km
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133
Spec
B03X
Fronx
Real-world City Mileage Min
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6.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
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8.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
4.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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0
In depth: how these cars differ
This B03X and Fronx comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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