This, launched in 2010 as the successor to the legendary Omni and Versa, is a workhorse that has sold millions, combining no-frills utility with incredible versatility. By September 22, 2025, Maruti Suzuki has already declared a price adjustment, which is GST-based and sent ex-showrooms through to a decrease of up to Rs 56,249 on different variants, which makes it even more attractive to economy-conscious customers.
The Eeco features spacious interiors, dual fuel models, and operating costs that the industry can only daydream about, starting at only 5.70 lakh. The Eeco serves large taxi fleets, small businesses, or families with growing needs that need an extra pair of seats without the attached high-end label.
The Eeco is a boxy, tall-boy car, measuring 3,675mm in length, with a 2,350mm wheelbase, which gives it as much interior space as possible and retains its agility on the city roads. It comes in 5-, 6-, and 7-seater models, cargo and ambulance models, which address all requirements of school runs and last-mile deliveries.
With the highly efficient K12N 1.2-litre engine, and now six airbags in passenger models, the Eeco passes the BS6 Phase 2 standards without losing the legendary reliability. This step-by-step guide discusses its incomparable price, the ability to do both family and business tasks, and why its low operating costs can make it an intelligent long-term investment. When the phrase value-for-money is your motto, then the Eeco is the van that keeps on giving.
Price Revision Notice: Eeco has Now a Starting Price of Rs 5.70 Lakh – Unmatched Affordability
The well-timed price cut of Maruti, effective September 22, 2025, is based on the optimization of GST rates, and the entry point of the Eeco is reduced to Rs 5.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), a fall of up to Rs 56,000 per specific trim. This makes it the cheapest van in India with the lowest price point than its competitors such as Renault Triber or Mahindra Supro by a wide margin. Prices On the road, the car starts at approximately Rs 6.40 lakh, including RTO, insurance and fastag with EMIs as low as Rs 12,000 per month on a 5 year loan with an interest rate of 9%.
The model has eight variants in the petrol and CNG versions with cargo features available to commercial users. Another Rs 10,000-20,000 of savings would be with festive deals, which are ideal among high-volume purchasers such as tour operators. Following is a break down of ex-showroom prices (Delhi, after revision):
- 5 seater STD (O) Petrol MT: Rs 5.70 lakh- Base model without any frills in a cargo hauler.
- 5-seater AC Petrol MT: Rs 6.25 lakh – Passenger duties are also made comfortable.
- 6 seater STD Petrol MT: Rs 5.95 lakh – versatile mid row seat arrangement.
- 7 Seater STD Petrol MT: Rs 6.10 lakh – Family-oriented with additional benches.
- 5 Seater AC CNG MT: Rs 6.70 lakh – Two-fuel switch (eco).
- Cargo Petrol MT: Rs 5.85 lakh – 510kg high roof.
- Cargo CNG MT: 6.35 lakh – Environmentally-friendly solution to metropolitan logistics.
- Eeco Ambulance: Rs 8.70 lakh – Special shell to be used in medical conversions.
As Maruti has a huge Arena network of up to 3,900 outlets, the delivery is immediate in most cities and the delivery time is below one week. This is not just a discount but a trigger that will help the Eeco to take the lead in the under-Rs 10 lakh van segment, which is currently recording average monthly sales of 15,000.
Engine and Performance: Small, Easy Everyday Hauls
The Eeco has a proven 1.2-litre K-series Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine with 76.4 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 98.5 Nm of torque at 3,700 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, and is torque-oriented to do loaded runs, 0-100 kmph due to the loaded run, which requires approximately 15 seconds, and top speed is 140 kmph. With a detuning to 62.3 bhp and 85 Nm, the CNG model will have smooth bi-fuel performance due to a tandem kit installed in the factory with no loss in the size of the 510-litre boot.
Ride and handling put emphasis on utility: a ladder-frame chassis with rear suspension of leaves is able to carry 800 kg loads without much effort, and 155/65 R13 tyres on 13-inch steel wheels maintain traction in off-road conditions. Speed breakers and rural roads are addressed by ground clearance of 180 mm, and a tight turning radius of 4.5 meters is excellent in congested bazaars. Braking involves the vacuum-assisted discs in the front and the rear as drums that have become the standard features on non-cargo trims with the inclusion of ABS and EBD.
The practical performance is not posh but rather reliable- NVH is low in a van thanks to the engine mounts, and the cabin does not lose its head even when full throttle is applied. The 40-litre tank (32L under CNG) of the Eeco enables users to go longer without fill-ups, and the family loves the fact that it crawls through traffic at low speed. It is not some thrill machine, but in a segment where reliability is more important than refinement, the Eeco works where it counts.
Flexible Design: Custom-made to Family Comfort and Business Grimmer
The unique feature of Eeco is its chameleonic flexibility: it easily becomes both a family shuttle and a business beast. The spacious cabin has versatile seating: base models have vinyl bench that folds down to create 1,200kg cargo capacity, and variants with AC include blower vents in the rear to maximize comfort. Sliding side doors (including child locks) are easy to enter, and the high roof (1,825mm) is accessible by tall passengers or people wishing to load heavy items.
To the families, the 7-seater design is spacious (legroom up to 900 mm in the second row) and the flat floor provides easy access to the third row, thus making school pickups or picnics a breeze. Cargo versions have a 510 kg carrying capacity with tie-down hooks and a half-height partition, ideal when selling vegetables or e-commerce drop-offs. The ambulance shell type has the features of oxygen clamps, infusion hooks, and frosted privacy glass, tailor-made to meet the requirements of healthcare in the city.
Key specs at a glance:
- Length: 3,675mm; Width: 1,475mm; Height: 1,825mm; Wheelbase: 2,350mm.
- Boot Space: 540 to 1,200 litres (seater) to 40 litres (folded); Fuel Tank: 40 litres.
- Payload: A maximum of 800 kg; Towing not recommended.
- Colours: There are five choices, which are Solid White, Metallic Silky Silver, Bluish Black, Metallic Glistening Grey and Metallic Brisk Blue.
The construction of the building is with galvanised steel to resist rust, and the semi-digital cluster with fuel economy display ensures that the drivers are informed. It does not have any flashy technology, but its simplicity guarantees a minimum of breakages, the owners claim to have covered -2 lakh km without significant repairs.
Safety and Features: The Bare Minimum, Nothing Extra
The Eeco offers simplicity in safety as all passenger models have 12+ features standard: six airbags (two in front, two in side, curtain), ABS including EBD, reverse park sensors, speed-sensitised door locks, and an engine immobiliser. Cargo models are equipped with two front airbags. It is not rated by Global NCAP, but it meets the AIS-140 requirements of fleet tracking.
Features are utility-based but not luxury:
- Comfort Basics: Front reclining seats, Manual air conditioning (only on select trims), power steering and centrally locked.
- Comfort: Accessory socket,12 V, front power windows and illuminated hazard switch.
- Practical Touches: Every row has headrests, seat belt warnings, and hill-hold assist when going uphill.
The black-and-beige interior of the cabin is simple to clean, and the flooring is made of durable vinyl in case of spillage. In the case of commercial tweaks, optional graphics and partitions can be added at a certain cost. The safety upgrades of the Eeco, which have been included in 2022, raise it without excessively raising its prices, which is characteristic of a van world with bare-bones offerings.
Low Operating Fares: The Secret to Long-Term Savings in the Eeco
ARAI mileage of 19.71 kmpl (petrol) and 26.78 km/kg (CNG)-real-life mileage of 18-20kmpl (city) and 22-24km/kg (highway) are an economical no-brainer with the Eeco, the petrol version costs less than 1,000-1,500 per month on fuel consumption, which is 1,500 km annually. In mixed conditions, the CNG variants reach 25 km/kg, beating off the diesel competitors as CNG expands in 200+ cities.
There is also the legendarily cheap maintenance: a 5-year/75,000 km price is Rs 18,000- 22,000, including free services every 1,000/ 6,000 km. Oil change costs 1500, filter costs 500, and belts cost less than 2000- spares are everywhere and 30-50 per cent cheaper than others. Due to the simple planning, labour is available at Rs 200-400 per visit. The insurance begins with a cost of 20000 a year, and resale has 60-70% after three years because the demand is very high.
A comparative analysis of costs (5 years, 75,000 kilometres):
| Aspect | Maruti Eeco (Petrol) | Renault Triber (Petrol) | Mahindra Supro (Diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 |
| Maintenance | Rs 20,000 | Rs 28,000 | Rs 35,000 |
| Total Running | Rs 1.40 lakh | Rs 1.63 lakh | Rs 1.85 lakh |
Its 98 per cent uptime and national service advantage ensure that the business keeps on humming without 98 per cent of businesses paying an extra Rs 3,000 a year in maintenance to the Eeco.
Advantages and Disadvantages: Eeco Experience Real Talk.
Pros:
- Buy it cheap and operate it cheap; a lot of space, what a price!
- Flexibility two-fuel (family/fleet use).
- Bulletproof dependability; can be changed to cargo.
- Support on a nationwide level reduces the downtime.
Cons:
- Simple ride comfort on potholes; nothing fancy, such as infotainment.
- Petrol power is clumsy at full load.
- No automatic, awaiting NCAP test.
These are trade-offs on its basic strength: uncompromising utility.
Why Eco India will be the Van King in 2025
With price reductions in September 2025, where the number of 20,000 monthly units could be targeted, the Maruti Eeco shows that you don’t have to be cheap to be affordable. It is invaluable whether it is being used to ferry children to tuition or carrying goods to market, since it has low running costs and can be used in various capacities. With the EVs and SUVs all glitzed out, the simple philosophy of the Eeco lives on: to have more room, pay less. You can stop off at your local Arena dealer, and this van may save your life; it might be economical.