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Decision summary
Suzuki Fronx vs Chery Tiggo V: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Fronx
Tiggo V
Maximum Power
Fronx77 kW
Tiggo V-
Maximum Torque
Fronx138 Nm
Tiggo V-
Engine Size
Fronx1462 cc
Tiggo V-
Combined Fuel Economy
Fronx16.1 km/l
Tiggo V-
Ground Clearance
Fronx0 mm
Tiggo V220 mm
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Suzuki Fronx
1.5 GLX AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
Current market generation
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Tiggo V family and leisure SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Facelift History
Current market specification
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Facelift Launched Since
2026
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
SUV
Three-row family SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Length
3995 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Height
1550 mm
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Wheelbase
2520 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
308 l
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Kerb Weight
1060 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1540 kg
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Payload Capacity
480 kg
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Towing Capacity
1000 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
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Front Headroom
1000 mm
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Rear Headroom
950 mm
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Front Legroom
1050 mm
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Rear Legroom
900 mm
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Chery sixth-generation CSH hybrid system
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1462 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
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Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
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Compression Ratio
12.0:1
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Bore
73.0 mm
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Stroke
85.0 mm
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Maximum Power
77 kW
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Maximum Torque
138 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
170 km/h
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0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
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Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
72.6 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
130.2 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
2WD
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LSD Available
No
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
No
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Paddle Shifters
No
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Final Drive Ratio
4.3
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Number of Gears
4
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Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
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Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
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Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
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Drivetrain
2WD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
No
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Front Differential Lock
No
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Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Front driven axle
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Rear Differential Lock
No
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Transmission Speeds
4
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
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City Mileage
16.0 km/l
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Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Yes
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Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
37
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Combined Driving Range
700
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
650 km
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Range Real World Mixed
600 km
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Airbags
6
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ABS
Not Applicable
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Electronic Stability Control
Yes
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Traction Control
Yes
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Hill Descent Control
No
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Child Safety Lock
Yes
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ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
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Brake Assist
Yes
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
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Front Parking Sensors
Yes
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AEB
Yes
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BA
Yes
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Brake Override System
Yes
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Curtain Airbags
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Not Applicable
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Hill Hold
Yes
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
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Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
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Side Airbags
Yes
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Stability Control
Yes
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TCS
Yes
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Knee Airbag
No
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ABS EBD
Not Applicable
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
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Lane Keep Assist
Yes
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Lane Departure Warning
Yes
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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360 Degree Camera
Yes
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
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Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
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Auto Wipers
Yes
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
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Reverse Camera
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
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Park Assist
Yes
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Around View Monitor
Yes
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
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Forward Collision Warning
Yes
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
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Heated Seats
No
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Ventilated Seats
No
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Ambient Lighting
No
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Yes
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
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Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Power Windows
Yes
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Keyless Entry
Yes
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Push Button Start
Yes
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Wireless Charging
Yes
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Sunroof
No
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Electric Tailgate
No
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Automatic climate control
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
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Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
Android Auto
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
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Number of Speakers
6
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
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USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
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Infotainment Screen
9
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Touchscreen
9
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
LED Headlamps
Yes
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Daytime Running Lamps
LED
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Fog Lamps
Yes
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Roof Rails
Yes
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Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
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Headlights
Yes
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Panoramic Sunroof
No
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
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Departure Angle
Not Applicable
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Wading Depth
Not Applicable
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Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
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Locking Differential
No
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
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Wheel Rim Size
16
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Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
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Run Flat Tyres
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Standard
Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Upcoming South African family and leisure vehicle
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
437500
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Starting Price Zar
437500
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Spec
Fronx
Tiggo V
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Fronx and Tiggo V comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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