Maruti Eeco
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Monday, October 05, 2009Overview of Maruti Eeco
Maruti Suzuki Versa had never been liking of Indian customers who want affordable, good loooking and comfortable MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle), as it was not a true value for money people mover. And now Maruti Suzuki India has changed all this with the launch of all new MPV - The Eeco. They have launched this new utility vehicle at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi. Maruti Eeco is a perfect family car loaded with many features and technologies. This is a five door C-segment vehicle which is available in both 5 and 7 seater options. This car offers maximum comfort and luxury to the travellers. The ample legroom, ergonomic layout and spacious sitting in both rear and front improve the level of comfort and mobility experience. The knock sensors, high pressure injection system, crank sensors, compression ratios and low friction pistons offer excellent driving experience and fuel efficiency. In addition, the diagonal shift assistance has been equipped for smoother gear shifting to make sure of having the maximum driving pleasure.
About Maruti Eeco Charge
Maruti Suzuki also unvieled the Eeco Charge at the Auto Expo 2010. The electric Eeco will be on taxi duty at the 2010 commonwealth games. The Company has spent nearly 60 crores for developing this car. The ‘Eeco Charge’ has a standard 5KW Li-Ion battery offering the car, a 100km range and drives at 100kph which is its top speed.
Design & Interiors of Maruti Eeco
Maruti Eeco resembles more or less same like the Versa. Minor upgrades in design are present which includes flat loading and a spacious bay, clear lens headlamps, new design tail lamps and fog lamps. Maruti Suzuki Eeco offers a perfect blend of style and substance. Its bold design and stylish body graphics symbolise power and also give it a balanced look. Maruti Eeco's interiors are dual tone including the beige and grey. The digital meter cluster adds to the driver convenience as well as sophisticated feel.
Maruti Eeco comes with sliding doors as you have already experienced in Omni van. The integrated headrests on the front seats for both driver and companion in the Maruti Suzuki Eeco, are not only stylish to look at, they also provide excellent comfort and support. In both the 5 seater and 7 seater options, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco offers roominess for all kinds of usage – for both personal and work related travel. The seats have been designed to maximise comfort and space for all.
Engine & Fuel Economy of Maruti Eeco
Maruti Eeco is powered by a 1196cc petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox that produces maximum power of 73 Bhp at 6000 rpm with the maximum torque of 101 Nm at 3000 rpm. This 1196cc power-plant delivers high engine performance and acceleration with excellent fuel efficiency.
ARAI test report says that Maruti Eeco offers mileage of 15.1kmpl. Its refined five speed manual transmission gearbox with DSA (Diagonal Shift Assistance) technology offers noise-free gear change with out any break in continuity and improves gear-shifting of the car. The new engine of Eeco will be Bharat Stage IV compliant to meet the strict emission norms which will be in effect from April, 2011 in 11 cities in India.
Variants of Maruti Eeco
- Maruti Eeco 5 Seater Standard
- Maruti Eeco 5 Seater AC
- Maruti Eeco 7 Seater Standard
Maruti Eeco is available in following shades:
- Metallic Glistening grey
- Metallic silky silver
- Metallic Midnight Black
- Metallic Blue Blaze
- Bright Red
- Superior White