In a December 2025 ANCAP safety test, the Suzuki Fronx received a one-star safety rating, with a seatbelt failure resulting in recalls in Australia and New Zealand.
ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program), has announced the Suzuki Fronx recorded a “poor” showing at a December 2025 crash test, scoring a single star for safety, with a “rare” seatbelt failure resulting in recalls in Australia and New Zealand. It is worth noting that, for the time being, this only affects models sold in Australia and New Zealand, and the recalls apply only to the latter two markets. While there’s no official statement from Suzuki Auto South Africa at this stage, the automaker is “monitoring the situation closely and remain aligned with Suzuki Motor Corporation should there be any developments relevant to our market”. We wait to hear how this might affect the Fronx-based Toyota Starlet Cross.
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So, how did the Fronx fare in the ANCAP test? In the Adult Occupant Protection category, the Fronx scored 48%. According to ANCAP, the passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. However, protection for the driver’s chest was “weak”, ANCAP states. Protection for the driver’s lower legs was deemed “adequate”, while protection for the driver’s feet was “marginal” owing to the “excessive” rearward displacement of the pedals. Protection for the driver and passenger’s upper legs was “marginal”. ANCAP noted dummy readings indicated “adequate” protection for the chest and lower legs of the front passenger. Protection for the remaining body regions of both driver and front passenger was “good”
The full-width frontal test revealed that, while chest protection for the driver was “weak”, protection for other body regions in this test was “good”. Protection for the rear passenger’s chest was deemed “poor”. Head protection was assessed as “poor”. ANCAP noted that the seatbelt retractor for the rear passenger failed, resulting in “excessive” forward movement for the rear dummy.
In the side-impact test, driver’s chest protection was “adequate”, but “good” for other critical body regions. The oblique pole test revealed head, abdomen and pelvis protection was “good”, though chest protection was “marginal”.
In the Child Occupant Protection category, the compact crossover scored 40%. The frontal offset test revealed protection for the head and neck for both 10- and six-year dummies was “poor”. Chest protection for the former and latter was deemed “weak” and “marginal” respectively.
The Fronx recorded its highest score in the Vulnerable Road User Protection category; achieving 65%. The Fronx scored 55% in the Safety Assist category.
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