Engineering:Maruti Suzuki Eeco

Maruti Suzuki Eeco
Maruti Suzuki Eeco
Overview
Manufacturer	Maruti Suzuki
Also called	Suzuki Every Plus/Landy Suzuki Carry 1.3 Suzuki E-RV (Malaysia) Suzuki Mastervan (Chile) Ford Pronto P-RZ (Taiwan)
Production	2001–2009 (Versa) 2010–present (Eeco)
Assembly	Gurgaon, India (Maruti Suzuki)
Body and chassis
Class	Microvan
Body style	4-door minivan
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Suzuki Every Plus
Powertrain
Engine	1196cc G12B I4 1197cc K12N I4 1298cc G13BB I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,350 mm (92.5 in)
Length	3,675 mm (144.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,800–1,825 mm (70.9–71.9 in) (Eeco) 1,905 mm (75.0 in) (Versa)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	908–935 kg (2,002–2,061 lb) (Eeco) 930–985 kg (2,050–2,172 lb) (Versa)
Chronology
Predecessor	Maruti Omni

The Maruti Suzuki Eeco (or previously known as Maruti Suzuki Versa) is a microvan introduced in India by the Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki in early 2010. This car is a stripped down version of the discontinued Versa which itself was the Indian version of the Suzuki Every Plus/Landy, which is the non-kei car version of 10th generation Carry van. It is a refresh in lines with Maruti Suzuki not being able to come up with a new minivan. EECO comes with 5-seater and 7-seater options. It is equipped with an advanced engine management system for optimizing fuel efficiency and performance. It is marketed by the manufacturer as a perfect car for every occasion—a business trip or a picnic with the loved ones.

It is also the entry-level replacement for the Omni, discontinued in 2019 after Suzuki was unable to redesign the Omni to meet India's safety standards.

Overview

Versa

Originally, the van was launched as Versa in 2001 and based on the Every Plus/Carry 1.3. The van was powered by the same 1298cc G13BB engine that also seen in the original model or the familiar Esteem. The engine puts out 83 PS (61 kW; 82 hp) and paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. It was offered in there trim levels; STD, DX and DX2. The van was later discontinued in late 2009.

Eeco

Rear view of Maruti Suzuki Eeco

Maruti Suzuki relaunched the Versa as Eeco in January 2010. The van was revised with downgrading some Versa's features and visual such as the dual blower air conditioning and colored bumpers, although the headlights were updated with more modern style. The G13BB engine was also downsized by reducing the displacement to 1196cc (G12B), the engine produced 73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp). The 5-speed gearbox was also carried over from Versa. Unlike the Versa, factory fitted CNG was available for this engine, marketed as Intelligent Gas Port Injection (i-GPI) and later as S-CNG.

In March 2019, the Eeco received major safety features such as diver side airbag, ABS,seat belt reminder system, speed alert and reverse parking sensors as standard across the range. Another major updates occurred in November 2022 with the implementation of the more modern K12N Dualjet Dual VVT engine which claimed 25–29% more fuel efficient than the outgoing engine, the power also increased to 81 PS (60 kW; 80 hp). The safety features are also improved with engine immobiliser, illuminated hazard switch, dual airbags and child lock for the sliding doors.

Safety

The Eeco for India with no airbags nor ABS received 0 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Global NCAP in 2016 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013).