Maruti Eeco

Expert Review by Maxabout

Maruti Suzuki vehicle manufacturers in India introduced the new Maruti Eeco or minivan for Indian roads. This is an upgraded model of the Maruti Versa and was introduced in the year 2010. The model is equipped with both 5 and 7 seating options with a highly advanced and impressively fuel efficient engine. The big car is a perfect partner for any occasion like family picnic or business meeting. Many companies often use it as a staff pick up and drop vehicle. The car is loved as it is a family car in the Indian market and is being deemed as a value for money deal.

Exterior

The new Maruti Eeco is beautifully designed to suit the need of an urban traveller. Its performance is worth mentioning. The look will baffle you as it is a culmination of van and car. The stylish body graphics and impressive appearance balanced with dual tone interior will leave you awestruck. The car is spacious. The cabin can perfectly support 5 to 7 passengers. It will offer a smooth driving experience to the group.

Interior

One of the most luxurious and comfortable vehicles available in the market is the new Maruti Eeco from the house of the small car makers in India. The car is an appropriate blend of style and quality material. The bold and ravishing design perfectly connotes power and performance. The look is balanced for the urban executive. The materials used in the vehicle, makes it perfect for picnics or long drives. It can easily accommodate the entire family or a gang of friends for a picnic. The air conditioning system keeps the cabin cool and comfortable for every passenger in the car. For the driver and front passenger, the seats are equipped with adequate head rest so that he can comfortably drive on long trips. The stylish look coupled with excellent comfort is found in the Eeco model.

Engine and Gearbox

You can now enjoy a thrilling traveling experience on Maruti Eeco. This car is known for its fuel efficiency in the Indian market. Highlighted with unique features and superior technicalities, the car offers a delightful driving experience. The vehicle is facilitated with a powerful 1196cc BS IV petrol engine. The engine can easily deliver 73 bhp at 6000 rpm, and uses 101 Nm at 3000 rpm of torque. The engine is specially developed with advanced technology to support excellent performance at both high and normal speed. It is a highly fuel efficient car, and is perfect for picnic or trips and camps. The new engine management system of Maruti Suzuki Eeco includes High Pressure Fuel Injection mechanism, compression ratio, low friction pistons, knock sensors, crank sensors and fuel efficiency.

Mileage

ARAI test report says that Maruti Eeco offers mileage of 15.1kmpl. The refined five speed manual transmission gearbox with DSA (Diagonal Shift Assistance) technology offers noise-free gear change without any break in continuity and improves gear-shifting of the car.

Acceleration and Performance

The suspension system of this car is specially designed to offer absolute comfort while driving on Indian roads. The front of the Eeco is perfectly supported by McPherson strut suspension with dual rate coil springs to offer finest handling and driving comfort. The rear of the Maruti Suzuki Eeco is maintained by 3-link rigid suspension system with progressive rate coil springs. This suspension mechanism ensures that everyone seated in the car enjoys a comfortable ride. The engine is equipped to support a 5 speed manual transmission which helps the car to perfectly accelerate at any speed.

Safety Features

Maruti Eeco is safe and its features offer high level of safety to the passengers. Some of the prominent safety features of the vehicle include: Special side impact bars, Adequate crumple zones, Special materials to absorb the energy and Elevated seating position to offer the driver apt visibility while driving on highways and long roads.

Variants

Maruti Eeco is available in three variants: Five Seater Standard, Five Seater AC and Seven Seater Standard.

Shades

Maruti Eeco is available in following shades: Metallic Glistening Grey, Metallic Silky Silver, Metallic Midnight Black, Metallic Blue Blaze, Bright Red and Superior White.

Verdict

According to the car users, it is one of the finest creations of team Maruti Suzuki India. It is luxurious, it has a spacious interior balanced with excellent interior to soothe mind after hectic office hours. Exterior is amazingly designed to envy other drivers on the Indian road. The look and feel is balanced with a powerful engine for long drives and journeys. The car is simply perfect for Indian roads. The car was launched in the year 2010 and soon became a favourite among the Indian families. It can be perfectly used for both domestic use and for official purposes. The best thing is that, the vehicle is available in different sizes. It supports both 5 and 7 seating arrangement. Based on your requirement you may invest in one Eeco for your family. The vehicle is not steeply priced. It is quite cheap if compared with other cars available in India. In short it is a value for money. You can use it even for long drives as it is equipped with the powerful engine system. So, anyone can invest in this model and reap benefits.