Maruti Suzuki has released the prices of the 2019
Eeco that comes with enhanced safety to meet the more stringent safety norms
set to come into effect in a phased manner this year. The updated model’s
prices start at INR 3.55 lakh* and go up to INR 6.54 lakh*.
From the beginning of this month, ABS has become
mandatory, while driver airbag, reverse parking sensors, speed alert system and
front seat belt reminders will become mandatory in July. Previously, none of
these features were available in the Maruti Eeco. Now, they are a part of the
standard equipment. The Tour V variant, however, is fitted with a speed limiter
instead of a speed warning system.
To offer the driver airbag in the Eeco, Maruti
Suzuki had to introduce a new steering wheel. The new piece is borrowed from
the Alto. Other than that, there are no cosmetic changes in the updated model. The specifications of the Maruti
Eeco have remained unchanged. Under the hood, there’s the G12B 1.2-litre
four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 73 PS at 6,000 rpm and 101
Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. A CNG option is available. Running on CNG, this
engine produces 62 PS at 6,000 rpm and 83 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm.
A 5-speed manual transmission sends drive to the wheels.
In addition to STD (passenger) and Tour V variants,
Maruti Suzuki offers the Eeco in Care and Cargo variants. All except the Care
variant are available in CNG.
