The Maruti Eeco is getting an update. The updated model has started reaching
dealerships, and it will offer more safety to comply with the new safety norms. The report says that with the
MY2019 update, the Maruti Eeco has gained ABS, driver airbag, rear parking
sensors, speed warning alert and seatbelt reminder, presumably for both driver
and front passenger. These safety features, standard in the updated model, are
going to become mandatory in India in a phased manner this year. Currently, no
advanced safety features are provided in the van.
The Maruti Eeco will lose the Cargo variant made for
transport of goods with the MY2019 update. Now, the range will include only the
passenger, Tour and Care variants. The Tour variant is aimed at cab operators,
while the Care variant is for ambulances. The passenger and Tour variants are
available in 5- and 7-seat versions.
The Maruti Eeco is powered by the G12B 1.2-litre
four-cylinder engine. This engine is available in petrol and petrol-CNG
versions. Running on petrol, it produces 73 PS at 6,000 rpm and 101
Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. Running on CNG, the maximum power and maximum torque
reduce to 62 PS and 83 Nm respectively. The petrol engine model
delivers a fuel economy of 16.2 km/l. The petrol-CNG model has a fuel economy
rating of 21.8 km/kg (in CNG mode).
The Maruti Eeco’s prices start at INR 3,37,086
(ex-showroom Delhi) and go up to INR 6,33,445 (ex-showroom Delhi). The MY2019
update, which is expected to become official by the end of this month, will
likely lead in a price hike.
