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Maruti Suzuki Eeco Review Synopsis: Maruti Suzuki Eeco price tag is between Rs. 3.09 – 4.11 Lakh. It officially launched in India in Jan 2010.
The History - Called "Versa"
After tasting a huge success of Omni, the first van by Maruti Suzuki, in late 2001 it released the bigger sibling called “Versa” which was a clone of Suzuki “Every” sold in foreign markets. It’s commonly believed that support of popular personality as a brand ambassador could prove hit of the product in market. However, despite the fact that famous film actor Amitabh Bacchan was chosen to promote Versa in advertisements, the car didn’t proved any success in Indian Automobile Market and main reason being over-priced tag with bland styling.
Now, with the new year, On 7th January Maruti Suzuki released good ol’ versa in an un-expected and all new ‘avatar’ named Eeco to meet stricter emission norms and to give a new lease of life in this tough competitive market. The Automotive India Team took “Eeco” out on the Roads to Test how “Economical” & Value For Money this refreshed war-horse is?
How It Looks?
As a casual observer, It’s hard to spot the difference between old Versa and new Eeco but looking closely for sometime you’ll notice that it being from Maruti-Suzuki family, the car-maker has given the traditional updates which include new clear lens headlamps, tail lamps, new front grille and yes this time height has been reduced to105 mm as well.
The face of Eeco looks much better than it used to be in Versa, though the changes are not so major but new grille with Suzuki logo and fresh headlamps have helped the car to look much neater. However, the bumper design remains same and alas! They are now available only in black color even on the top-end 7-Seater version which we tested. Unlike the sibling Omni, Eeco has a short hood bulging outside under which wipe-wash and small oil tank etc. accommodates but before you get excited we must tell that engine is still located under the front seat, now you know the reason why we love to call it “Hot Seat”.
Coming onto the side view, Changes are almost none and Eeco’s genes being of a van give a too much boxy appearance. The body graphics picked from versa still find their way here again to add some frills on the over-all bland design and Indian rail compartment like side windows are quite wide and airy. One of the interesting part of Eeco is the sliding rear doors which could prove to be a lot of use for family with aged persons for easy entry or exit and if you are a business-man, They can be helpful for trouble-free load and unload of the stuff even in full packed parking conditions. The Outside Rear view Mirrors (ORVM) certainly provides a good view of road but is however flimsy, shoulder lines of this car starts from head lamps and merges to rear, a thick waist line with bold impression helps make Eeco look lengthy.
Rear of Eeco is nothing to write home about, It gave us an impression of grown-up Omni with similar bumper and vertical tail lamps, With the cost cutting at its peak, it is somewhat pathetic to see “Maruti Suzuki” & “Eeco” stickers instead of the metal badges which were used earlier.
- Car Tested: Maruti Suzuki Eeco
- Variant: 7 Seater Standard
- Engine: 1.2L MPFi
- Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Price INR: 2,75,000 (Ex. Showroom Delhi)
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The History - Called "Versa"
After tasting a huge success of Omni, the first van by Maruti Suzuki, in late 2001 it released the bigger sibling called “Versa” which was a clone of Suzuki “Every” sold in foreign markets. It’s commonly believed that support of popular personality as a brand ambassador could prove hit of the product in market. However, despite the fact that famous film actor Amitabh Bacchan was chosen to promote Versa in advertisements, the car didn’t proved any success in Indian Automobile Market and main reason being over-priced tag with bland styling.
Now, with the new year, On 7th January Maruti Suzuki released good ol’ versa in an un-expected and all new ‘avatar’ named Eeco to meet stricter emission norms and to give a new lease of life in this tough competitive market. The Automotive India Team took “Eeco” out on the Roads to Test how “Economical” & Value For Money this refreshed war-horse is?
How It Looks?
As a casual observer, It’s hard to spot the difference between old Versa and new Eeco but looking closely for sometime you’ll notice that it being from Maruti-Suzuki family, the car-maker has given the traditional updates which include new clear lens headlamps, tail lamps, new front grille and yes this time height has been reduced to105 mm as well.
The face of Eeco looks much better than it used to be in Versa, though the changes are not so major but new grille with Suzuki logo and fresh headlamps have helped the car to look much neater. However, the bumper design remains same and alas! They are now available only in black color even on the top-end 7-Seater version which we tested. Unlike the sibling Omni, Eeco has a short hood bulging outside under which wipe-wash and small oil tank etc. accommodates but before you get excited we must tell that engine is still located under the front seat, now you know the reason why we love to call it “Hot Seat”.
Coming onto the side view, Changes are almost none and Eeco’s genes being of a van give a too much boxy appearance. The body graphics picked from versa still find their way here again to add some frills on the over-all bland design and Indian rail compartment like side windows are quite wide and airy. One of the interesting part of Eeco is the sliding rear doors which could prove to be a lot of use for family with aged persons for easy entry or exit and if you are a business-man, They can be helpful for trouble-free load and unload of the stuff even in full packed parking conditions. The Outside Rear view Mirrors (ORVM) certainly provides a good view of road but is however flimsy, shoulder lines of this car starts from head lamps and merges to rear, a thick waist line with bold impression helps make Eeco look lengthy.
Rear of Eeco is nothing to write home about, It gave us an impression of grown-up Omni with similar bumper and vertical tail lamps, With the cost cutting at its peak, it is somewhat pathetic to see “Maruti Suzuki” & “Eeco” stickers instead of the metal badges which were used earlier.
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