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Maruti Suzuki continues to update its range of vehicles. Recently, the updated Baleno Facelift was introduced, and now the company is preparing to release the updated Maruti Fronx model. Work on the phased version of this car is underway, and its test samples have been spotted on the roads multiple times.

The new version of the Maruti Fronx has been spotted again, with the car completely covered in camouflage. Nevertheless, some design elements are visible even under this camouflage. The car will feature elements such as dual-function LED daytime running lights (DRLs), split headlights with black internal elements, and a large front grille.

Changes are expected in the front grille of the updated Fronx. Protective skid plates may be added to give the crossover a bolder appearance. The car has also been seen with existing alloy wheels.

The overall exterior look of the updated version will remain similar to the current Fronx, with significant changes focusing specifically on the front end. The rear section is not expected to undergo radical changes. The new Fronx will be equipped with a range of new features, including Level 2 ADAS, which was previously implemented in the Baleno Facelift.

Level 2 ADAS features will include automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beam assist. In the cabin, the company plans minimal changes, but options such as keyless start, automatic climate control, six airbags, a 360-degree camera, a Head-Up Display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support will be available.

The car will retain characteristics such as electrically adjustable rearview mirrors, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, wireless phone charging, a 9-inch touchscreen system, ventilated seats, and other conveniences.

The main change might occur in the engine. The new Fronx may be fitted with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder Z12E engine, used in the company's latest models such as Baleno, Dzire, and Swift. According to available data, Maruti is also working on an economical hybrid system that could potentially appear in the Fronx, although its release is not expected anytime soon.

Currently, the car is available at a starting price from 6.90 lakh rupees for the exterior. When used in CNG mode, fuel consumption is 28.51 kilometers per kilogram.

Hyundai has released its new mid-size crossover model, the Bayon. This new SUV is available in several trim levels: HX 2, HX 3, HX 3 Plus, HX 5, HX 6, HX 8, and HX 10. In the most basic configurations, the manufacturer offers a manual transmission.

The Bayon is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that generates 115 horsepower and 143.8 Nm of torque. Additionally, the company offers a six-speed manual and a CVT transmission. The trunk capacity of this SUV is 505 liters. Vehicle dimensions are: length 4245 mm, width 1810 mm, and height 1605 mm, with a wheelbase reaching 2600 mm. The starting price for this vehicle is 9.99 lakh rupees, including export duties.

Let's look at the features of the most affordable, base version of the Hyundai Bayon. Primarily, this concerns safety and protection features. Six airbags are standard, even in the base variant. Furthermore, the car is equipped with driving assistance systems such as hill start assist, electronic stability control, vehicle stability control, ABS, and electronic brake force distribution.

Additional safety features include an emergency stop signal, rear parking sensors, Highline tire pressure monitoring system, day/night IR cameras, headlight beam assist function, central locking, automatic door unlocking upon collision detection, automatic door locking upon speed detection, keyless entry, seatbelt reminders, immobilizer, Isofix child seat mounts, and front disc brakes.

Regarding the exterior appearance, this version features LED projector headlights, H-shaped LED daytime running lights and turn signals, as well as H-shaped LED taillights and an LED top stop light. The car also has a rear spoiler, a shark fin antenna, and 16-inch steel wheels supplied with covers.

The interior features a color scheme of black and olive-gray tones. It includes fabric upholstery, a D-shaped steering wheel, manual adjustment of the driver's seat height, a fixed center console armrest, height-adjustable front seat headrests, and a digital instrument cluster.

In terms of comfort and convenience, the vehicle is equipped with front and rear electric windows, manual air conditioning, rear air vents for climate control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, as well as front and rear Type C USB charging ports, a power outlet, and electrically adjustable side mirrors.

The model, previously known as the Freelander and discontinued by Land Rover in 2014, has returned under a Chinese brand and could potentially arrive in Brazil in 2028.

Chery organized a visit for Brazilian dealers to China to present the Freelander, developed in collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), as well as its first model—the Freelander 8 SUV. This information was published by the magazine Autoesporte.

Last week, the international version of this SUV was tested for the first time by foreign journalists and dealers at the Chery International User Summit 2026, held in Wuhan, China.

If this information is confirmed, the Freelander will join the Omoda and Jaecoo models already on the market, as well as the iCaur and Lepas expected in 2027. In China, the Freelander 8 is priced from 233,000 to 301,000 Brazilian reais (equivalent to 309,900 to 399,900 yuan).

The Chinese version is an electric vehicle with an extended range (REEV): one 1.5-liter turbocharged engine functions solely as a generator, while two electric motors provide propulsion. The total power output is 829 horsepower and 82.9 kgm of torque, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h taking 4.6 seconds, and the battery range reaching 310 km according to the Chinese CLTC cycle.

The left-hand drive international version is a plug-in hybrid that can be charged from the grid. It combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and two electric motors, collectively producing 625 horsepower and 67.5 kgm of torque. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds, and the vehicle covers 110 km on pure electric power.

This SUV, featuring square lines inspired by the original Freelander, has a length of 5.12 m and a wheelbase of 3.04 m, which is 36 cm longer than the Land Rover Defender 110. It is equipped with air suspension and is capable of traversing flooded areas up to 90 cm deep.

The cabin, designed for five or six passengers, features a main 46.3-inch 8K screen covering 1.2 meters at the base of the windshield instead of a traditional dashboard. It also includes a 15.6-inch multimedia system, Harman Kardon acoustics with up to 23 speakers, and, in the most equipped trims, a 10-liter refrigerator.

The international version is planned to debut in the United Arab Emirates in the first quarter of 2027.