Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Nexon (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Fronx if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.85 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.51 kmpl).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (446 L).
- Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the most power (118 bhp).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Maruti Suzuki Fronx in short
The Fronx is a Baleno-based crossover coupe sold through Nexa, notable for reviving Maruti's 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine. It straddles the premium hatchback and compact SUV spaces, rivalling the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and even the Nissan Magnite. Sharp pricing and a wide powertrain spread — NA petrol, turbo and CNG — have made it a strong seller.
Full Fronx prices & variants →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Fronx vs Kylaq vs Nexon — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Fronx if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.85 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.51 kmpl). Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (446 L). Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the most power (118 bhp). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Fronx, Kylaq, Nexon?
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx starts lowest at ₹6.85 Lakh, against ₹7.40 Lakh for the Nexon and ₹7.59 Lakh for the Kylaq (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Fronx: not yet NCAP-tested; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars; Tata Nexon: 5 stars.