Maruti Suzuki Ltd. has launched its new model Maruti Suzuki Eeco in India in order to provide the Indian consumers an international standard car at affordable price. The company has targeted the middle class section of the society by keeping the prices within a reasonable range. With the launch of Maruti Suzuki Eeco the company has tried to make its position strong in Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) segment. The car is End of Life for Vehicles (ELV) compliant which means it uses Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Chromium within permissible limits.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco is available in 6 beautiful colours namely Superior White, Metallic Silky Silver, Metallic Glistening Grey, Bright Red, Metallic Blue Blaze and Metallic Midnight Black. The car has bold designs and stylish body graphics. The car has classy lens headlamps and crystal clear view tail lamps. The car is available only with steel wheels with nice looking wheel covers. The car has sliding doors which provide a sleek appearance.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco has a host of comfort features. The car has been architectured keeping in mind the needs of a complete family. The car is ultra spacious with sufficient headroom and legroom for the occupants. The front seats of the car are integrated with a relaxed headrest. The car has a fashionable digital meter array, trip meter and odometer. The digital meter cluster adds to the driver convenience as well as sophisticated feel. The car offers ample boot space of 540 litres which adds to the comfort. Maruti Suzuki Eeco has the biggest window that can be rolled down. Cabin feels nice and bright. Other comfort features include tall seating position, straight forward console and very short gear level.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco has various safety features. The braking system of the car has ventilation disc followed by the brake drum at the rear end which makes the braking system very sharp and effective. The tubeless tyres add to the safety and durability. The suspension system is designed keeping in mind the Indian road conditions.
All the three variants of Maruti Suzuki Eeco are fitted with 1200 cc engine which generates a maximum power of 73 bhp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 101 Nm at 3000 rpm. The engine is BS IV compliant. The engine has a great performance and acceleration of 0-100kmph per 15.7 sec and the top speed can go up to approx. 146 kmph. The car offers mileage of 15.1 kmpl. Its refined five speed manual transmission gear box with DSA (Diagonal Shift Assistance) technology offers noise-free gear change without any break in continuity and improves gear-shifting of the car. Maruti Suzuki Eeco is fitted with a new high pressure fuel injection, knock sensor and crack sensor. It helps in saving fuel and deliver fuel efficiency and ultimately helps in improving the performance.
The prices of different models of Maruti Suzuki Eeco (taking Mumbai as base price location) are described as below:
Maruti Suzuki Eeco 5 Seater Standard – Rs. 2,91,310
Maruti Suzuki Eeco 7 Seater Standard – Rs. 3,15,580
Maruti Suzuki Eeco 5 Seater AC – Rs. 3,27,128
Maruti Suzuki Eeco CNG 5 Seater AC – Rs. 3,84,929
However, the price specified is indicative price only and reflects lowest approximate price which excludes tax, registration, insurance and cost of accessories.
Techchnical Specifications of Maruti Suzuki Eeco
MARUTI SUZUKI Eeco | |
Length | 3675mm |
Width | 1475mm |
Height | 1800mm |
Wheel Base | 2350mm |
Weight | 928kg |
ENGINE | |
Fuel | Petrol |
Installation | Front, longitudinal,rear-wheel drive |
Power | 73bhp at 6000rpm |
Torque | 10.3kgm at 3000rpm |
Power to weight | 78.66bhp per tonne |
Gearbox | 5-speed manual |