Maruti Suzuki Eeco van has achieved the milestone of selling 10 lakh units since its launch in 2010. This now makes the Maruti Suzuki Eeco the highest-selling van in the country and currently rules the segment garnering a market share of 94 per cent.
Maruti Suzuki sells the Eeco across 13 variants which is available as a five- and a seven-seater, cargo, tour, and ambulance. Powering the Maruti Suzuki Eeco is the 1.2-litre K-series dual jet, petrol engine producing 80bhp and 104.4Nm of torque. The engine is also also available in CNG option which makes 71bhp and 95Nm of torque. Transmission option is the five-speed manual unit on offer and the claimed fuel efficiency of the Eeco is 19.71kmpl in petrol and 26.78km/kg in CNG mode.
Commenting on the achievement, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, marketing and sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Eeco dominates the van segment with over 94 per cent market share. It has been the trusted choice of over 10 lakh customers, adapting to their evolving needs over the years. Interestingly, the first five lakh sales milestone for Eeco took eight years, while the next five lakh sales milestone was achieved in under five years, speaking volumes about the quality, trust, and reliability it brings to the table. We thank our customers for their faith in us, making Eeco the preferred choice of customers, and the highest-selling van in the country.”
The vehicle also offers a simple yet practical list of features such as reclining front seats and cabin air-filter in the A/C variants. Additionally, the vehicle offers over 11 safety features such as an engine immobiliser, illuminated hazard switch, dual airbags, and ABS with EBD.