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Suzuki's Pachota Defends Fronx Amid Safety Rating Concerns

8/6/2025

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Michael Pachota, the head of Suzuki Australia, passionately defends the safety of the 2025 Suzuki Fronx, even as it may miss the coveted five-star ANCAP rating. He emphasizes that compliance with Australian Design Rules guarantees safety, challenging ANCAP's evolving standards. Notably, the Fronx achieved four stars in Japanese NCAP testing, revealing inconsistencies in safety assessments.

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Story summary

Michael Pachota, the head of Suzuki Australia, passionately defends the safety of the 2025 Suzuki Fronx, even as it may miss the coveted five-star ANCAP rating. He emphasizes that compliance with Australian Design Rules guarantees safety, challenging ANCAP's evolving standards. Notably, the Fronx achieved four stars in Japanese NCAP testing, revealing inconsistencies in safety assessments.