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Is the Eeco a reflection of India's automotive priorities?
30 December 2024 07:45
It's a bit of both. Yes, affordability is important, but the Eeco also gives you a lot of space and versatility that you don’t get in other cars at this price. It's a niche in the market that it's filling.
Is the Eeco a reflection of India's automotive priorities?
30 December 2024 07:45
The popularity of the Eeco is a regulation failure. Maruti would be forced to upgrade the vehicle or drop it if safety standards were stricter. This is why we need better consumer protection laws: Its success.
Is the Eeco a reflection of India's automotive priorities?
30 December 2024 07:45
I think that’s a practical mindset. Many people who bought Eeco are using it for business. It's all about how they can make money from it; they don't see it as a personal vehicle. In that context it makes sense to be basic and cheap.
Is the Eeco a reflection of India's automotive priorities?
30 December 2024 07:45
It’s not just about priorities, it’s about awareness. There are so many buyers who can’t understand that choosing a vehicle like the Eeco might not be safe. A better education of vehicle safety could change buying patterns.
Is the Eeco a reflection of India's automotive priorities?
30 December 2024 07:45
That's why the Eeco's popularity shows there's a huge market for basic, affordable transportation in India that other manufacturers aren't meeting. Rather than blaming the buyers, we should be asking why there aren’t better options in this price range.
Maruti has not updated Eeco’s design significantly in over a decade, why?
30 December 2024 07:45
Why fix what ain't broke? The Eeco is a simple and functional design. I think it would basically just make it more expensive and without much added value. It's cheap and does the job, people buy it for that reason, not for how it looks.
Maruti has not updated Eeco’s design significantly in over a decade, why?
30 December 2024 07:45
Maruti is pure laziness on that one. Why bother redesigning it if they know people will buy it anyway? For them it’s a cash cow with little effort.
Maruti has not updated Eeco’s design significantly in over a decade, why?
30 December 2024 07:45
I think it's smart. At this point, the Eeco is iconic design. It would also alienate its core customer base that love its no frills approach.
Maruti has not updated Eeco’s design significantly in over a decade, why?
30 December 2024 07:45
They must be cutting costs. Redesigning a vehicle is expensive, and the whole appeal of the Eeco is its low price. If it was a major update, then it would’ve probably pushed it out of its target market.
Maruti has not updated Eeco’s design significantly in over a decade, why?
30 December 2024 07:45
It's not just about design. But updating the Eeco to modern safety standards would mean a complete re engineering, which would make it much more expensive. I guess Maruti's avoiding that to keep it affordable.
Maruti has not updated Eeco’s design significantly in over a decade, why?
30 December 2024 07:45
Part of its charm is the unchanged design. The Ambassador... it gets cooler the longer it stays the same. It’s retro, but never tries to be.
Maruti has not updated Eeco’s design significantly in over a decade, why?
30 December 2024 07:45
It must be about manufacturing efficiency. It’s probably that over the years they have optimized the production process and messing with the design would mess with that.
Is the Maruti Eeco the most versatile vehicle in India in disguise?
30 December 2024 07:45
Absolutely! Indian roads have a Swiss Army knife called the Eeco. This is cheap, it's reliable and you can do pretty much whatever you want with it. Some I've seen them turned into mobile shops, ambulances, and even a mini RV. For those who enjoy DIY, it’s the perfect blank canvas.
Is the Maruti Eeco the most versatile vehicle in India in disguise?
30 December 2024 07:45
No way, man. On wheels, the Eeco is a death trap. Yes, it's versatile, but at what price? There are no safety features at all and it crumples like a tin can in an accident. But there are much better options out there that won't put your life at risk.
Is the Maruti Eeco the most versatile vehicle in India in disguise?
30 December 2024 07:45
But let’s not get carried away; it’s versatile. The Eeco is popular because it is extremely cheap and easy to maintain. It's not the magical do it all vehicle. It's just a normal van used by people who cannot afford anything nicer.
Is the Maruti Eeco the most versatile vehicle in India in disguise?
30 December 2024 07:45
The simplicity of the Eeco, I believe, makes it versatile. No fancy tech, no complicated systems to deal with. It’s just a box on wheels with an engine that is easy to modify and adapt for other purposes.
Is the Maruti Eeco the most versatile vehicle in India in disguise?
30 December 2024 07:45
The Eeco is certainly underrated. Despite its RWD setup, it's surprisingly fun to drive, and mod it a bit and suddenly you're on the road to fun. If you know what you’re doing, it’s like a budget drift machine!
Is the Maruti Eeco the most versatile vehicle in India in disguise?
30 December 2024 07:45
Versatile? Maybe. It's also a symbol of all that is wrong with Indian automotive safety standards. We shouldn't be celebrating a vehicle that is, in essence, a coffin on wheels.
Is the Maruti Eeco the most versatile vehicle in India in disguise?
30 December 2024 07:45
It’s versatile in the same way a hammer is versatile, I’d say. Of course, it can be used for a lot of things, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best tool for all tasks. It's cheap, it's available, and that's why it's popular, not because it's actually good at everything.
Will the improved safety and features of the new Dzire kill the compact SUV trend?
30 December 2024 07:40
No way. And compact SUVs still have the big selling points of high seating position and road presence. That is something which the Dzire can not compete with.
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