Car News

Maruti Suzuki Eeco completes 15 years in India, 1.2 million units sold

Maruti Suzuki Eeco has completed 15 years in India. The Multi-Purpose Van was launched in India in 2010 and has since sold 1.2 million units. In 2024, the van averaged 11,391 sales per month. The Eeco hit the 1 million sales landmark in February 2023. Since then, it has garnered 200,000 more sales. It remains one of the most versatile vans in its segment.

Read Also: Honda City and Elevate prices hiked by Rs 20,000

Maruti Suzuki Eeco: Segment defining multi-purpose van

Maruti Suzuki Eeco is currently available in 13 variants including 5-seater, 7-seater, Cargo, Tour, and even an Ambulance. It is available in petrol and CNG configurations. The petrol variants account for 57% of the sales while the CNG variants make up the remaining 43%. In FY2024, Maruti sold 1,37,139 units of the Eeco, which was a yearly increase of 4.50%. In FY2025, the automaker has sold 1,02,520 units of the van so far – an increase of 1.55%.

The 1.2-litre Advanced K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine produces a maximum power output of 79hp @ 6000rpm on the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. In a CNG configuration, this engine puts out 70hp @ 6000rpm. The petrol engine delivers fuel efficiency of 20.20 km/l while in a CNG configuration, the Eeco offers a mileage of 27.05 km/kg.

In terms of features, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco is equipped with driver-focused controls, reclining front seats, and a cabin air filter. The Multi-Purpose Van also has safety features like an engine immobiliser, illuminated hazard switch, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and more. The Eeco also rocks a fully digital instrument cluster similar to the one found on S-Presso, Celerio, and Alto K10.

Celebrating the milestone, Mr Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Our Eeco has been a pillar of strength for our customers across the nation. From providing Joy of Mobility, to powering the livelihoods of entrepreneurs, and businesses, the Eeco has earned its place as a trusted companion. Regarded as India’s most-loved van, it has proven its mettle not only in urban markets but also in rural regions, which contribute a remarkable 63% to its overall sales. We sincerely thank our customers for their trust in a brand that is India’s pride and partner in progress.”

Read Also: MY2025 Tata Tiago and Tigor updated with new design and features

Conclusion

Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco currently start at Rs 5.32 lakh for the entry-level variant and go up to Rs 6.58 lakh for the top-spec variant. The Multi-Purpose Van does not have any direct rival in its price segment but faces some competition from the Renault Triber.

Utkarsh Joshi

Utkarsh is a seasoned writer who seeks to simplify complex concepts and bring the latest in technology to a broader audience. You can catch his exhaustive 'How to' guides, deep-dive feature articles, cutting-edge news stories, and comprehensive tech reviews on Gadgetbridge.com. Apart from dabbling in all things tech, Utkarsh also enjoys watching club football, adding to his TBR pile of books, and making Spotify playlists. Automobile enthusiasts and motorheads can also catch his articles on Motorbridge.com.

Recent Posts

Next-generation Tata Nexon spotted on a road test again

Tata Nexon is getting its first generational update since its launch in 2017. The 2nd-gen…

19 hours ago

‘Bayon’ confirmed as the name for the upcoming Hyundai midsize SUV

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has confirmed ‘Bayon’ as the name of its upcoming midsize…

19 hours ago

Renault Duster, Kiger, Triber, and Kwid offered with discounts worth up to Rs 1.80 lakh

Renault India is offering big discounts on its entire lineup this month. The newly launched…

2 days ago

BMW 7 Series and i7 launched in India

The new BMW 7 Series has gone on sale in India. The lineup comprises petrol…

3 days ago

Pre-bookings opened for Kia Carnival Hybrid

The Kia Carnival will be getting a hybrid soon. Ahead of the launch, Kia India…

4 days ago

Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift prices revealed, range now starts at Rs 5.99 lakh

The updated version of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno was launched last week at a starting…

4 days ago

This website uses cookies.