Maruti Eeco CNG

Maruti Eeco is available in Pune at a price ranging from Rs.3.23-Rs.4.30 Lakh.

The MUV comes powered by a 1196 cc engine which is tuned to churn out impressive outputs. It manages to deliver a peak power of 73 bhp at 6000 rpm and a decent torque of 101 Nm at the rate of 3000 rpm. While, the CNG trim churns out a max power of 63 bhp at 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 83 Nm at the rate of mere 3000 rpm. The car is made available in six glittering colors. Maruti Eeco takes just 15.7 seconds to get it to 100 km/h mark from standstill and its top speed dangles around 146 km/h. The exteriors are superb and the black colored bumper makes it look aggressive.

The vertical tail lamps and a wider windscreen looks sturdy on it. The wheelbase is kept 2350 mm long and the higher ground clearance stands at 160 mm. The trendy dash is complimented with impeccable upholstery. Performance wise, the power train is good and the tubeless tyres fitted are puncture resistant. Its fuel efficiency and spacious interiors are a plus point. But the interiors could have been better.

All the variants of Maruti Eeco has the same 1196 cc engine, which are BS IV compliant, as per the new Engine Management System. When it comes to the execution, the car delivers a massive power of 73 bhp at 6000 rpm and a beating torque of  101 Nm @ 3000 rpm, for a better performance and fuel efficiency. The Aluminum plated engine is coupled with Multi-Point Injection System. The 5 speed manual transmission gearbox comes in combo with the mighty engine for a smooth ride. For a battery shift, the gearbox comes with the Diagonal Shift Assistance (DSA). The CNG variant is the real one, which gives its best to be eco-friendly.

This variant offers a power of 63 bhp at 6000 rpm and  max torque of 83 Nm at the rate of 3000 rpm. The CNG fuel system comes with the i-GPI bio fuel technology and the engine is said to be more reliable, safe and a great mileage henceforth. The petrol variant has a fuel efficiency of 15.1 km/l and the CNG variant has 15.5 km/kg in city and on the highways, it about 5 units more.

Maruti Eeco has lot of safety features in it. The car is tailor made for the Indian roads and the 4.5mm suspension justifies that, superior handling, riving comfort and stability. It is designed keeping in mind the safety of the occupants. The safety features include headlamp leveling, child locks, for  when you are out with your family, side impact beams, seat belts and a high mount stop lamp. When you opt for the CNG variant, full care has been taken of the CNG kit. The body is designed in a tough way, so as to carry the load of the CNG kit. Leakage of the gas is neglected by the leak-proof hardware and integrated wiring harness.

It's a perfect 5 seater, powered with a 1196 cc mighty engine, which is, therefore BS IV compliant, for better fuel efficiency. It returns a good mileage of 15.1 km/l as per ARAI test report. It resembles a little bit to Maruti Omni and is considered as an entry level MPV and the interiors make it appear a little more trendy.