Maruti Eeco


The Maruti Eeco is a microvan introduced in India by the Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki in early 2010. This car is a stripped down version of the discontinued Versa. It is a refresh in lines with Maruti Suzuki not being able to come up with a new minivan. EECO comes with 5-seater and 7-seater options. It is equipped with an advanced engine management system for optimizing fuel efficiency and performance. It is marketed by the manufacturer as a perfect car for every occasion—a business trip or a picnic with the loved ones.
It is also the entry-level replacement for the Omni, discontinued in 2019 after Suzuki was unable to redesign the Omni to meet India's safety standards.

Design and trim options

Eeco has air-conditioning, a digital trip meter, integrated headrests in the front row, and tubeless radial tires.
The 1196 cc CNG-powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 18 km/kg in city and 20 km/kg on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 13 kmpl on urban roads and 15 kmpl and freeways, respectively.
It features diagonal shift assistance for smoother diagonal gear movements, rather than the earlier rigid straight line gear shifting.
Trims are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki also introduced the EECO Green Range. It is equipped with Maruti Suzuki’s advanced i-GPI technology and runs on nature's ECO Fuel-CNG. It is claimed to be safer, more efficient and cuts down on fuel costs. It is available in 5 seater AC and standard variants, and is equipped with futuristic Intelligent Gas Port Injection Technology.
EECO also comes with the electric variant. The EECO charge runs on lithium ion batteries. However, the size is a hampering factor as the range per charge is a mere 100 km. The EECO Charge's electric motor churns out 67 BHP powered by lithium ion batteries that can hold 24 kWh. It takes 7 hours to recharge the battery fully at 220 V and has zero exhaust emission.
The car has two modes, sports and economy, although the top speed of the car is maximum 180 km/h. It also comes with a two-years warranty, and is positioned as an eco-friendly car.

Specifications

EECO is powered by BharathStage IV compliant engine.

ParameterSpecification
Fuel:Petrol, CNG and electric
Engine type:Petrol, CNG and electric engine
Fuel distribution:Multipoint Injection
Power:Maximum Power: 73 Bhp @ 6000 rpm
Displacement:1196 cc
Layout:4-cylinder in-line
Max. Torque: @ 3000 rpm
Valve train:16 valves / 4 per cylinder, DOHC
Steering Type:Rack & Pinion
Transmission:Manual-5-speed
Front Suspension:MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension:3 Link Rigid
Front Brakes :Ventilated disc
Rear Breakes :Drum
Tyres:155 R-13 LT
Tyre type:Tubeless
Boot space:540 L