Maruti Suzuki Eeco price in India

Maruti Suzuki Eeco Price in India

India's most affordable van — now sold as a 5 or 6-seater for retail, with 6 airbags standard

Price
₹5.2–6.4 Lakh
Mileage
19–20 kmpl
Body Type
MUV / MPV
Safety
Not Rated
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Engine
1196 cc
Fuel Type
Petrol, CNG
Seats
5 or 6
Transmission
Manual

Maruti Suzuki Eeco Overview

The Maruti Suzuki Eeco is one of the most practical vehicles ever sold in India — a bare-bones van that prioritises maximum passenger and cargo capacity at the absolute minimum price. Note: the traditional bench-style 7-seater has been discontinued from the standard retail lineup — retail buyers now choose between a 5-seater (with individual seats) and a 6-seater (with captain chairs in the middle row). A 7-seat "Tour" version still exists but is sold as a commercial/fleet vehicle, not through standard retail channels.

A 2025 update brought a genuinely significant safety upgrade: airbag count jumped from 2 to 6 as standard (front, side and curtain) across all passenger variants. That said, the Eeco has still not been crash-tested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP, and it lacks Electronic Stability Control — worth weighing against rivals like the Renault Triber, which carries a 4-star NCAP rating.

With factory-fitted CNG available on the 5-seater AC variant, the Eeco can run at incredibly low costs — making it a favourite for school vans, taxi operators (via the commercial Tour variant) and large families in tier-2 and tier-3 towns where pragmatism wins over styling every time.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • 6 airbags now standard (up from 2, since the 2025 update)
  • CNG variant for very low running costs
  • Large, flat cargo floor when rear seats removed
  • Maruti reliability and nationwide service
  • Sliding rear door for easy access
Cons
  • No modern features or safety tech
  • No NCAP safety rating
  • Utilitarian interior with minimal comfort
  • Manual only — no automatic
Best For
Commercial operators, school van usage, rural large families who need maximum capacity at minimum cost, small businesses needing a multi-purpose load carrier.

Maruti Suzuki Eeco — All Current Retail Variants

Tap any variant to see exactly what's included and what's missing. The traditional 7-seat bench layout has been discontinued for retail — a separate "Tour" 7-seater still exists but is sold as a commercial/fleet vehicle, not through standard retail. No automatic transmission is offered on any variant.

Maruti Suzuki Eeco vs Rivals

CarPriceKey Difference
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga₹9–16LMore refined, more comfortable, pricier
Renault Triber₹6–9LMore modern, similar seats, hatchback feel

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maruti Eeco available in CNG? +
Yes, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco is available with a factory-fitted CNG option on the 5-seater AC variant, making it one of the cheapest vans to run in India.
What is the price of Maruti Eeco? +
The Maruti Suzuki Eeco is priced between ₹5.2–6.4 lakh ex-showroom for retail passenger variants.
Is Maruti Eeco still available as a 7-seater? +
Not through standard retail — the bench-style 7-seater has been discontinued for retail buyers. Retail variants are now 5-seater or 6-seater (captain chairs). A 7-seat "Tour" version exists but is sold as a commercial/fleet vehicle.

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