KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Eeco becomes India's most affordable car with captain seats.
- 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors standard across all trims.
- Starts at Rs 5.44 lakh and goes up to Rs 6.70 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco, India's most affordable van, is updated for MY2025 and now comes with captain seats and 6 airbags. ABS with EBD has also become standard on it. This is a great move by India's largest automaker, as the Eeco is a very popular choice and is mostly used for commercial purposes. But never, even for a minute percent, was it considered a safe option. However, now Maruti has listened to the feedback and made praise-worthy changes. Let's learn more about this car, and in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates
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Maruti Eeco
Eeco van starts at Rs 5.44 lakh and its top variant costs Rs 6.70 lakh. It comes with two powertrain options - a 1.2L petrol engine and the same engine with a CNG kit. The claimed fuel efficiency in petrol-only mode is 19.71 kmpl and 26.78 kmpl with CNG. That said, 95% of Eecos on roads are in CNG, as this vehicle is primarily used for commercial purposes, not private. However, now this van's safety levels have gone up, as 6 airbags are made standard on all trims, along with ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, ,electronic stability program, and seat belt reminder with buzzer (front and rear seats).
To add more, Maruti Eeco is available with two seating configurations - a 5-seater or 6-seater configuration. In the 5-seater, the second row features a full-size seat on which three people can sit. On the other hand, in the 6-seater, the second row features captain seats, and then for the third row, there are small two-seater seats. By this, Eeco has become the most affordable car in India to get captain seats.
| Variant | Price |
| 5-seater Standard (O) Petrol | Rs 5.44 lakh |
| 6-seater Standard (O) Petrol | Na |
| 5-seater AC (O) Petrol | Rs 5.80 lakh |
| 5-seater AC (O) CNG | Rs 6.70 lakh |
Verdict
Maruti Suzuki has done a tremendous job by offering so many standard safety features in their vehicles. Now, almost every car in their lineup comes with 6 airbags as standard, except for the Maruti Fronx - which is expected to get them in a few days. The prices have gone up, but thankfully, these higher prices now feel justified. Moreover, Maruti is actively busting myths about their vehicles. For instance, even last year, the Dzire received a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, and now, almost every car comes equipped with several safety features as standard.
