As the highest-selling van in the country, Maruti Suzuki Eeco has been a trusted companion for families and businesses since 2010, thanks to its versatility and efficiency in meeting their ever-evolving needs.

Available across 13 variants, including 5-seater, 7-seater, Cargo, Tour, and Ambulance, the Eeco is designed to cater to the needs of a wide range of customers, whether they are looking for a comfortable family vehicle or an efficient business vehicle. With refreshed interiors and the latest technology features along with an advanced powertrain, the Eeco continues to be a reliable and efficient choice for customers.

The Eeco leads the way with its capability as a multi-purpose van, backed by the powerful 1.2L Advanced K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine that delivers power output of 80.76 PS @ 6000 rpm for petrol and 71.65 PS @ 6000 rpm for CNG variants.

With an enhanced in-cabin experience, the Eeco comes loaded with comfort and safety features, Driver focused controls, reclining front seats, cabin air-filter (in A/C variants), along with 11+ safety features such as engine immobiliser, illuminated hazard switch, dual airbags, ABS with EBD etc that make Eeco the preferred choice of customers.

The new Maruti Eeco is powered by 1.2L Advanced K-series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine that is more powerful and more fuel-efficient. The new engine delivers 10% more power output of 80.76 PS @ 6000rpm and a torque output of 104.4 Nm @ 3000rpm (for petrol variants).

The petrol version of the New Maruti Eeco is 25% more fuel-efficient delivering upto 20.20 km/l, while the S-CNG version boasts of a 29% higher fuel efficiency and delivers upto 27.05 km/kg.

Other features of the new Maruti Eeco include a new Metallic Brisk Blue body colour, digital instrument cluster, new steering wheel and rotary controls for the AC and heater. It comes loaded with 11+ safety features such as engine immobiliser, illuminated hazard switch, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, child lock for the sliding doors and windows, reverse parking sensors etc. amongst other standard safety features to ensure a safe drive.

The New Maruti Eeco will be available across 13 variants including 5-seater, 7-seater, Cargo, Tour and Ambulance. The ex-showroom price starts at Rs 5.10 lakh.

It derives power from a 1.2-litre four-pot gasoline mill, which develops 75bhp of peak power and 98 Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties are done by a 5-speed MT. In a regulatory filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), MSIL said, as per the “Notification No. 05/2021, released by the Ministry of Finance, the GST rate on Eeco Ambulance has been reduced from 28% to 12% till 30.09.2021.” Earlier, the BSVI Maruti Eeco Ambulance was retailed at Rs 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It offers a boot space of 275-litres and has a fuel tank capacity of 40-litres.

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The Maruti Eeco also offers a ground clearance of 160 mm and can achieve a top speed of 130kmph. It is claimed to offer an ARAI certified mileage of 15.1kmpl. In terms of dimensions, the Maruti Eeco Ambulance is 3,675 mm long, 1,475 mm wide, 1,905 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,350 mm. It comes loaded with safety features like ABS with EBD, digital instrument cluster for fuel level and odometer, reverse parking sensors, multi-trip meter, high-speed warning system and so on. It also gets some ambulance specific features like front and rear ambulance decals, amber colour illumination for speedometer, siren, rubber mat in the rear cabin, public address system comprising an amplifier, hook for infusion mounting, speaker and mic, O2 cylinder clamp, assembly monoblock stretcher, space for nursing and first aid kit and much more.

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Maruti Suzuki Arena

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is currently available with a cash discount of INR 25,000 along with an exchange bonus of INR 20,000 and a corporate discount of INR 6,000. The company’s popular compact SUV, Maruti Vitara Brezza is currently available with a cash discount of INR 10,000, an exchange bonus of INR 25,000 and a corporate discount of INR 6,000. Similarly, the Maruti S-Presso can be bought with a cash discount of INR 20,000, an exchange bonus of INR 20,000 and a corporate discount of INR 6,000.

Buyers choosing the Maruti Suzuki Dzire can avail a cash discount of INR 10,000, an exchange bonus of INR 20,000, and a corporate discount of INR 6,000. The Maruti Alto 800 can be availed with a cash discount of INR 18,000, an exchange bonus of INR 15,000, and a corporate discount of INR 6,000.

Offers on the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Eeco include a cash discount of INR 10,000, an exchange bonus of INR 20,000, and a corporate discount of INR 6,000 each. The Swift, similarly, is available with a cash discount of INR 10,000, an exchange bonus of INR 20,000 and a corporate discount of INR 6,000.

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Maruti Suzuki Nexa

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is being offered with an exchange bonus of INR 20,000, a corporate discount of INR 20,000 and an accessories pack worth INR 37,000. The Ciaz is being offered with a cash discount of INR 20,000, an exchange bonus of INR 20,000 and a corporate discount of INR 11,000.

All variants of the Ignis is now available with an exchange bonus of INR 15,000, a corporate discount of INR 6,000. Apart from this, the Sigma and Alpha variants are being offered with a cash discount of INR 25,000 and INR 10,000 respectively. Meanwhile, the Delta and Zeta variants get a cash discount of INR 20,000 each.

A few dealerships are offering the XL6 with an exchange bonus of INR 20,000 and a corporate discount of up to INR 7,000. All variants of the Baleno can now be bought with a cash discount of up to INR 10,000, an exchange bonus of INR 10,000 and a corporate discount of INR 6,000. The Sigma variant, on the other hand, comes with an additional cash discount of INR 5,000.

Stay tuned to IndianAutosBlog.com for more Maruti Suzuki updates and other four-wheeler news.

Within two years of launch, over 1 lakh units of the Maruti Eeco were sold. Since then, the sales graph of the vehicle has been on the rise. In 2014, the carmaker reported selling 1 lakh units of the Eeco once again. Soon the van became very popular, especially in the cargo market.

Considering this growing demand, Maruti Suzuki grabbed the opportunity and launched the new Eeco Cargo in 2015. From this point onwards, the company sold over 1 lakh units of the Maruti Versa spin-off for 3 consecutive years! By 2018, a sale of total 5 lakh units was completed. Now, after 10 years since launched, the Maruti Eeco has achieved the 7 lakh sales milestone.

Over the years, Maruti Suzuki has implemented several updates in the Eeco. Today, it is available in many variants including CNG trims. Customers can either pick the 5-seater model or the 7-seater model based on their requirements. Some of the key features of the van include:

• Spacious cabin
• Clear lens headlamps and taillamps
• ORVMs
• Powerful AC with heater
• Dual-tone interior
• Integrated headrests
• Front and rear cabin lamp

In terms of safety, there is ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, seatbelt reminder, and driver airbags. It is to be noted that the features of the Maruti Eeco vary depending on the variant.

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Powering the Maruti Eeco is a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine which has been calibrated to produce 73 PS of maximum power at 6000 rpm and 98 Nm of peak torque at 3000 rpm. The transmission here is a 5-speed manual. The CNG variant of the Eeco is capable of delivering 62 PS and 98 Nm. The Maruti Eeco is available at a starting price of INR 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Datsun Go+

Price: Rs 4.25- 6.99 lakh

The Datsun Go+ stands as the most affordable 7-seater in India. The car, which is essentially a stretched Go with an additional row of seats, is right suited for a family of seven or less. Its last facelift was back in 2018 when the car benefited from a few tweaks inside and out. However, the icing on the cake came recently in the form of an option for an automatic transmission. Visually, the car resembles its five-seater sibling on the outside, inside as well as the sumptuous list of features for its price. This list includes elements like a 7.0-inch touchscreen system which offers all the functionality expected of a car in this segment like Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity and light and dark mode, deep door pockets, covered glove box, a rear parcel shelf. In terms of safety, the car gets dual front airbags, rear side crash protection, pedestrian protection regulation, central locking as well ABS with EBD as standard across the range. At its heart, the Datsun Go+ is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 75bhp and 104Nm of torque. The car gets two transmission options including a 5-speed manual and a CVT.

Renault Triber

Price: Rs 5.30 - 7.82 lakh

The Renault Triber is the latest addition in the seven-seater space having debuted in 2019. With prices starting at INR 5.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Triber comes as a neat package that plenty of aspects that can woo an ideal Indian. First off, the platform. The Renault Triber sits on a wheelbase that is almost as long as the Duster, and in fact, longer than the Hyundai Creta. This spells out space. Its 5+2 iteration is more than just a passenger favourite, but fold the third row down and you have a boot that is big enough to shame the likes of a Range Rover. The car also scores handsomely in terms of practicality. You get two glove-boxes, front door pockets and storage on the front centre console and there are cup holders for the front two occupants as well. The second row gets usable door pockets and also on offer are pillar-mounted AC vents and seats that adjust for both recline and reach. In terms of features, the car gets keyless entry and start, a touchscreen multimedia system, a driver information system, dual glove-boxes for additional storage, electric ORVMs without fold function, a cooled box in the centre, and a single-zone manual AC with rear vents that can be adjusted via a dial. On the safety front, the car gets ABS, EBD, and adjustable headrests for four occupants. The car is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 70bhp and a little under 100Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a manual transmission as well as an AMT.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Price: Rs 7.81 - 10.59 lakh

The Ertiga stands as the mainstay of the 5-seater space with maximum sales while not being as affordable as the Datson Go+. This difference in price can be reasoned with various aspects. The car's latest update is a major step up over its previous iteration. The deal has also become sweeter with features like the touchscreen infotainment system, rear AC, automatic climate control, ABS with EBS, dual airbags, and ISOFIX rear seats among others. After the BS-VI update, the car now comes with just one engine options ie. the 1.5-litre unit that delivers 103bhp and 138Nm of torque. Transmission options for the car come in the form of a manual as well as a torque converter.

Mahindra Scorpio

Price: Rs 12.31 - 17.02 lakh

The Scorpio is the only SUV on this list. And it comes from the house that is known around the world for its expertise in high-hauling body types. The badge has seen immense popularity in India. On its way to the latest update that happened three years back, the Scorpio has managed to pick up a few elements that have helped it shed its affordable and price-sensitive appeal. The car now comes with features including all-four power windows, power-folding and adjustable mirrors, tilt-adjustable steering and height-adjustable driver seat. Also on offer are automatic climate control with AC vents for the rear passengers, a touch-screen infotainment system with steering mounted audio controls, a start-stop Micro-Hybrid system, and a cut-off system that switches off the engine while standing in neutral. The engine cranks up with a push of the clutch. The Scorpio also gets cruise control, electrically adjustable and folding wing mirrors, rear parking sensors with camera, dual front airbags, and height-adjustable driver’s seat. Powering the car is a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine that comes in two states of tunes, 120 bhp/280 Nm and 140bhp/320Nm of torque. While the other players benefit from an automatic transmission, the Scorpio still ships with a manual unit.

Maruti Suzuki Eeco

Price: Rs 4.08 - 5.29 lakh

After an unsuccessful run with the Versa, Maruti Suzuki launched the Eeco that was aimed to walk in the footsteps of the glorified Omni in India. The car does not take giant leaps in terms of looks from its predecessors but is acclaimed to be a perfect fit for Indian families and road conditions by the company. The Eeco comes in five-seater as well as seven-seater options. The seven-seater model can be bought in just one basic variant, whereas the five-seater is available in four variants – basic five-seater, five-seater with A/C plus heater, five-seater with heater and CNG, five-seater with A/C plus heater and the CNG. The Eeco is sold in six different colours in India namely Superior White, Metallic Midnight Black, Metallic Silky Silver, Bright Red, Metallic Blue Blaze, and Metallic Glistening Grey. Powering the car is a 1.2-litre petrol engine which delivers 73bhp at 6,000rpm and a torque of 98Nm via a five-speed manual gearbox with Diagonal Shift Assistance (DSA) that powers the rear wheels.

The Maruti Eeco CNG is the fourth BS6 compliant CNG offering from Maruti Suzuki. The Maruti Alto CNG, Maruti WagonR CNG and Maruti Ertiga CNG are also BS-VI compliant. The Maruti Alto K10 CNG is going to be discontinued, but there’s no word on what will happen to the Maruti Celerio CNG.

Maruti Suzuki is yet to release the specifications of the Eeco CNG BS6’ engine. The engine of the Eeco CNG BS4 is the G12B 1.2-litre bi-fuel unit that produces 46 kW (62.54 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 85 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm running on CNG. The BS4 version's fuel economy rating is 21.94 km/kg.

The Maruti Eeco is the Maruti Suzuki’s best-selling multi-purpose van. Basically a Maruti Versa spin-off, the Maruti Eeco was launched back in January 2010. Till date, the company has sold more than 6.7 lakh units, and this model enjoys an 87% market share in the van segment. Maruti Suzuki is enthusiastic about the growth of CNG fuel network in India and will launch more CNG models in the future. Announcing the Eeco CNG BS6 today, it said that in the first ten months of FY2020, a total of 259 CNG stations have been added across India. This marks a phenomenal growth of 101%.

Maruti Suzuki offers the Eeco in 4 versions (5-seat, 7-seat, Cargo and Ambulance). In all, there are 12 variants on sale.

Maruti Eeco CNG BS6 - Prices*

Stay tuned to IndianAutosBlog.com for more Maruti Suzuki updates and other four-wheeler news.

*Ex-showroom Delhi

To push the sales of the Eeco during the festive season, Maruti Suzuki has introduced attractive offers. The company is offering consumer offer of up to INR 15,000 (5 seater)/INR 25,000 (7 seater), an exchange offer of up to INR 20,000 (both 5 seater and 7 seater) and corporate offer of up to INR 5,000 (both 5 seater and 7 seater). This leads to a total savings of up to INR 40,000 (5 seater)/INR 50,000 (7 seater).

The Maruti Eeco is available with the G12B 1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine in petrol and petrol-CNG versions. The petrol version produces 54 kW (73.42 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. The petrol-CNG version’s ratings are the same when running on petrol. On switching to CNG, the maximum power and the maximum torque reduce to 46 kW (62.54 PS) and 85 Nm respectively.

The petrol engine variant of the Maruti Eeco has a fuel economy rating of 15.37 km/l. The petrol-CNG variant returns a fuel economy of 21.94 km/kg (in CNG mode). By March 2020, Maruti Suzuki will roll out a BS-VI upgrade for the Eeco.

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In other news, Maruti Suzuki launched the S-Presso at the end of last month. The micro-SUV’s prices start at INR 3.69 lakh*.

*Ex-showroom Delhi

Furthermore, the Maruti Eeco will also see a future update with some structural enhancements making it safe enough to pass the upcoming BNVSAP crash test norms which come into effect from 1 October 2019. Also, its front fascia will be updated as per upcoming pedestrian safety norms which will be seen into action from 1 October 2020.

In order to meet the upcoming (1 April 2020) BS-VI standards, the Maruti Eeco will be given a BS-VI compliant engine. The company will be left with no option but to upgrade the current 1.2L G-Series petrol engine, as the latest K-Series petrol engines aren't fit for the job because of their transverse-mounted, front-wheel-drive layout; the Eeco requires longitudinal engine layout and rear-wheel-drive architecture. The BS-IV 1.2L G-Series four-cylinder unit generates 73 PS and 101 Nm of torque in petrol form, and 63 PS and 85 Nm of torque when running on CNG. The engine delivers an ARAI-rated output of 15.37 km/l on gasoline and 21.94 km/kg on CNG. With the updated emissions, the output and fuel economy rating is expected to vary a little.

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With the BS-VI update, the new Maruti Eeco's prices would go higher from INR 3.52-4.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) now. Maruti Suzuki has sold over 5,00,000 units of the Eeco ever since it went on sale in early 2010.

[Source: Autocar India]

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 54 kW (73.42 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 46 kW (62.54 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 85 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission sends drive to the wheels.

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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.

*Ex-showroom Delhi, metallic paint costs additional in STD, Tour V and Cargo variants

20 March 2019 -

As IAB had revealed from leaked documents last week, the Maruti Eeco is getting an update. The updated model has started reaching dealerships, and it will offer more safety to comply with the new safety norms.

The report says that with the MY2019 update, the Maruti Eeco has gained ABS, driver airbag, rear parking sensors, speed warning alert and seatbelt reminder, presumably for both driver and front passenger. These safety features, standard in the updated model, are going to become mandatory in India in a phased manner this year. Currently, no advanced safety features are provided in the van.

The Maruti Eeco will lose the Cargo variant made for transport of goods with the MY2019 update. Now, the range will include only the passenger, Tour and Care variants. The Tour variant is aimed at cab operators, while the Care variant is for ambulances. The passenger and Tour variants are available in 5- and 7-seat versions.

The Maruti Eeco is powered by the G12B 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine. This engine is available in petrol and petrol-CNG versions. Running on petrol, it produces 54 kW (73.42 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. Running on CNG, the maximum power and maximum torque reduce to 46 kW (62.54 PS) and 83 Nm respectively. The petrol engine model delivers a fuel economy of 16.2 km/l. The petrol-CNG model has a fuel economy rating of 21.8 km/kg (in CNG mode).

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The Maruti Eeco’s prices start at INR 3,37,086 (ex-showroom Delhi) and go up to INR 6,33,445 (ex-showroom Delhi). The MY2019 update, which is expected to become official by the end of this month, will likely lead in a price hike.

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As the name suggests, the Cargo variant is intended for transportation of goods. It comes with a covered cargo cabin, flat cargo bed and a partition for the cargo cabin. It is available with the G12B 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine in petrol and CNG versions. The petrol version produces 54 kW (73.42 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. The CNG version develops 46 kW (62.54 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 83 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard.

The Maruti Eeco Cargo is currently available in three configurations, namely Petrol, Cargo CNG and Cargo CNG. The petrol configuration costs INR 3,65,093 (non-metallic paint)*/INR 3,68,109 (metallic paint)*. The CNG configuration retails at INR 4,37,750 (non-metallic paint)*/INR 4,40,766 (metallic paint)*. The CNG AC configuration is the costliest one, priced at INR 4,80,382* (non-metallic paint)*/INR 4,83,398 (metallic paint)*.

While the Cargo variant is about to exit the market, the Tour variant for taxis and the Care variant for ambulances are going to remain on sale alongside the standard variant that is targeted at private customers. Both Tour and standard variants are available in STD and AC grades. Maruti Suzuki offers the STD grade in 5- and 7-seat options and the AC grade in only 5-seat version.

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Launched in January 2010, the Maruti Eeco has sold over 5 lakh units as of October 2018. It will get all necessary upgrades to meet the new safety norms and the BS-VI emission norms, but a timeline for any of these revisions is unavailable.

*Ex-showroom Delhi

Maruti Car Discounts - November 2018

Maruti Alto 800

With an average monthly sales figure of 21,578 units*, the Alto 800 and the Alto K10 have been the most popular models in the entry-level segment of the local car market. The 0.8-litre version is currently available with discounts and offers worth INR 60,000. The petrol version gets a cash discount of INR 30,000, while the CNG version is available with a discount of INR 20,000. Furthermore, those who exchange their old car can benefit from a bonus of INR 30,000. That said, keep in mind that for cars more than 7 years old, this discount reduces to INR 20,000. With INR 60,000 off, the Alto K10 now has a base price of INR 2.14 lakh**.

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Maruti Alto K10

The Maruti Alto K10 has been the more powerful alternative to the Alto 800. It offers all the traits of its more affordable sibling. Additionally, it has a punchier motor and an optional 5-speed AMT. The petrol-powered models are available with a cash discount of INR 20,000, while the CNG variant offers savings in the same name of INR 15,000. There's an exchange bonus of INR 30,000 on the manual transmission variants and INR 35,000 on the AMT-equipped models. The exchange bonus reduces by INR 10,000 in case the old car that you sell to Maruti Suzuki is more than 7 years old. Thanks to these discounts, the entry-level version of the Alto K10 is now available for an effective base price of INR 3.03 lakh**.

Maruti Wagon R -

With an average monthly sales of 13,198 units*, the aged Wagon R is still a very popular tallboy hatchback on sale in the country. That said, the current iteration will be replaced with an all-new model early next year and Maruti seems to be offering huge discounts in order to make the most of the current model that will soon go out of production. The practical hatchback is currently available with a cash discount of INR 40,000 on the petrol version and INR 25,000 on the CNG variant.

Furthermore, buyers who sell their old car to Maruti Suzuki benefit from an exchange bonus of INR 30,000 on the manual transmission variants and INR 35,000 on the AMT-equipped versions. This bonus reduces by INR 10,000 in case the age of the old car is more than 7 years. Thanks to these offers, the entry-level Maruti WagonR can be bought for an effective base price of INR 3.63 lakh**.

Maruti Celerio

With an average monthly sales of 8,680 units*, the Celerio has been a slightly more premium alternative to the Wagon R. It is currently available with discounts worth up to INR 65,000. There is a cash discount of INR 35,000 on the petrol versions and of INR 25,000 on the CNG models. Furthermore, the petrol and CNG versions are available with an exchange bonus of INR 25,000 and INR 30,000, respectively. The sum reduces by INR 10,000 in case the age of the old car is more than 7 years. Thanks to these discounts, the Celerio is now available at an effective base price of INR 4.78 lakh**.

Maruti Eeco

With an average monthly sales of 6,943 units*, the Maruti Eeco has been among the most popular small vans around. The rather utilitarian model is currently available with an exchange bonus of INR 20,000. Moreover, there's a discount of INR 10,000 for commercial use as a part of the ISL Offer under Bulk Deal. All this leads to an effective base price of INR 3.35 lakh**.

Maruti Ignis

With an average monthly sales of 3,331 units*, the Maruti Ignis is far more popular than its only direct rival, the Mahindra KUV100 (1,290 units). It is currently available with a cash discount of INR 20,000. Additionally, buyers can benefit from an exchange bonus of INR 25,000 in case they sell their old car to Maruti Suzuki. This bonus remains constant regardless of the age of the old car. Thanks to these discounts, the Maruti Ignis is on sale for an effective base price of INR 4.34 lakh**.

Maruti Ertiga

With an average monthly sales of 3,786 units*, the Maruti Ertiga has been the most popular small MPV on sale in the country. The current model will be replaced with an all-new version later this month, which means the buyers of the outgoing version benefit from some really attractive discount offers. The petrol and CNG versions are available with a cash discount of INR 20,000, while the same discount on the diesel variant is INR 30,000. Furthermore, there's an exchange bonus of INR 30,000 on the petrol and CNG models, and of INR 35,000 on the oil-burner-equipped version. With this, the popular three-row MPV is on sale for an effective base price of INR 6.42 lakh**.

Maruti Swift

With an average monthly sales of 19,322 units*, the Maruti Swift has been the undisputed leader of the B1 segment. In spite of all the success, the hatchback is available with a cash discount of INR 20,000 for the petrol version and INR 10,000 for the diesel variant. Furthermore, buyers of the petrol model and diesel model can benefit from an exchange bonus of INR 20,000 and INR 25,000 respectively. The exchange bonus reduces by INR 10,000 in case the car you exchange is more than 7 years old. Thanks to these offers, the Maruti Swift is currently available for an effective base price of INR 4.59 lakh**.

Maruti Dzire

With a monthly sales average of 24,099 units*, the Dzire is India's best-selling sedan. All the equipment lines get a cash discount of INR 20,000. There's an exchange bonus of INR 20,000 on the petrol variants and INR 30,000 on the diesel variants. The petrol variants get a cash discount of INR 20,000 while the diesel variants have a cash discount of INR 10,000 Furthermore, there's an additional cash discount of INR 7,500 on the special edition model. The exchange bonus reduces by INR 10,000 in case the old car is more than 7 years old. With this, the Dzire is available for an effective base price of INR 5.20 lakh**.

Maruti Baleno

With an average monthly sales figure of 18,264 units*, the Baleno is the highest selling B2-segment hatchback. It's currently available with discounts of up to INR 25,000. There's a cash discount of INR 10,000 along with an exchange bonus of INR 15,000. This discount remains constant regardless of the age of the car you exchange. These offers lead to an effective base price of INR 5.32 lakh**.

Maruti Car Discounts at a glance -

Despite having no modern amenities, design features or safety equipment, the Maruti Omni and Maruti Eeco find more customers than many advanced family vehicles. Last fiscal, their combined sales stood at 1,55,137 units - close to 13,000 units a month. In the first half of the current financial year, they registered 88,887 units in sales - close to 15,000 units a month.

Maruti Suzuki has sold more than 15.7 million units of the Omni since its launch in 1985. The Eeco, launched in 2010 as a repurposed Versa, crossed the milestone of 5 lakh sales earlier this month. BSVI emission norms and the BNVSAP new car assessment program that become effective in 2020 (April and October respectively) for existing models will make these microvans unfit, in their existing state, for our market.

Maruti Suzuki will discontinue the cheaper of the two microvans, the Omni, in 2020. That could mean the Eeco getting a BSVI-compliant engine and structural upgrades to pass through BNVSAP’s crash tests. It will require a new dashboard and steering wheel to accommodate an airbag.

Maruti cannot look outside for solutions, such as pulling out a 7-seater like the Solio from Suzuki's lineup, as they are not designed for the low-cost needs of the Indian base segments. The Solio is engineered for Japanese regulations and requirements and is packaged for expensive technology.

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Another option Maruti Suzuki could look at is launching an all-new microvan based on the Super Carry light truck. Rival automaker Mahindra is already selling a passenger application based on its light truck Jeeto, and Tata Motors has two people movers on the Ace platform. IAB’s automotive illustrator Shoeb Kalania had presented a rendering of such an offering two years ago. The original LCV employs the Maruti Celerio’s 0.8-litre two-cylinder diesel engine that produces 24 kW (32.17 hp) and 75 Nm of torque, while export markets get the 1.2-liter petrol engine.

Speaking to the publications, CV Raman, Senior Executive Director, Engineering, Maruti Suzuki, said -

We are working into this. We need to meet both the emission and safety norms. So we are evaluating various possibilities for all the models. Definitely our endeavor will be to make them (Omni and Eeco) meet (the norms). So the engineering work in going on for that.

9 out of the 15 products in Maruti's current lineup are already future safety regulations compliant. However, the Eeco and Omni, in their current forms, will require major upgrades to make them clear crash tests. They will also require upgrades in the engine department to make them BS-6 compliant.

Discontinuation of the two products seems unlikely as their combined contribution to total monthly MSIL sales is 9-10%. In February 2018, Maruti Eeco and Maruti Omni combined sales stood at 12,425 units.

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Maruti Eeco:

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The Eeco scored zero stars in the adult occupant protection and one star in child occupant protection. The collapse of the structure in the passenger compartment makes the testing agency state that the bodyshell cannot withstand further loads. The Eeco is not offered with airbags or ABS even as optional.

Hyundai Eon:

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The Hyundai Eon was tested without the optional driver airbag. The protection offered to the driver's head and chest was poor, while that of the passenger’s chest was marginal. The bodyshell was rated as unstable and is not capable of withstanding any further loadings.

Maruti Celerio:

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Global NCAP tested the non-airbag and non-ABS variant of the Maruti Celerio. According to the testing agency, the protection offered to the driver's head, neck and chest was poor and the passenger’s chest
received marginal protection. Like the Eon, the structure was rated as unstable.

It is to be noted that the Thai-made Suzuki Celerio sold in the European market scored 3/5 in the Euro NCAP crash test.

All cars were crash tested at 64 km/h.

Maruti Eeco Global NCAP report

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Maruti Celerio Global NCAP report

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Hyundai Eon Global NCAP report

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Launched in January 2010, the Maruti Eeco has been overlooked by the manufacturer for a facelift/model year update. Despite that, the people-mover has been raking sales volumes of 4,852 units/month (average volumes for the past 6 months).

According to a report on the Business Standard, Maruti is indeed working on a facelift for the Eeco, and is expected to introduce it by September this year.

Offered in 5 and 7 seat configurations, the Eeco is powered by a 1.2-liter four-cylinder petrol engine which puts out 73 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm, matched to a 5-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. The engine is unlikely to change in the refreshed model. Additionally, a CNG variant is also offered on the van.

The car's equipment level is quite basic, with air-conditioning the only notable features on offer. Safety features like airbags, ABS or even power steering are not offered even as optional extras.

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Maruti's entry-level van range, composed of the Eeco and Omni, sold 10,113 units in January 2015, an increase of 8.2 percent compared to January 2014. Together, these products accounted for roughly 10 percent of the car maker's domestic sales last month.

Expected Price: INR 3.1-4.17 lakhs, ex-Showroom
Launch date: September 2015

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The Eeco diesel will be marketed predominantly in rural and semi-urban markets as a last mile transporter. While the van is currently available with a petrol engine as well as CNG, only about 15 cities in India retail CNG, that is turning out to be a very expensive fuel option. In Tier II and Tier III areas especially, diesel continues to be the natural choice of fuel.

A Maruti official told the newspaper that the share of rural markets in total sales currently stands at 32 percent, which is an increase from 28 percent two years ago. Cars such as the Wagon R, Alto, Omni and Eeco are top sellers in these markets, the official revealed.

A company source says that the Eeco will gradually replace the Omni. The source further said that the diesel engine for the Eeco will be the very same diesel engine that will be used in Maruti's upcoming LCV codenamed Y9T. This engine, which is likely to be an 800 cc two-cylinder motor, will be Maruti's first self-developed diesel engine as the brand currently relies on Fiat for its diesel powertrains.

[Source - Financial Express]