Maruti Suzuki announced its new multi-purpose vehicle at the Delhi Auto Expo 2010 that will replace Maruti Versa in the Indian market. Maruti has already stopped producing Versa for quite some time now. The new MPV Maruti Eeco is has been designed in-house by Maruti engineers to cater to the demands of Indian customers.
Maruti has announced the introductory pricing of the car which starts at Rs. 2.59 lakh. Maruti has revealed three variants of the model – 5 seater 5 seater standard, 5 seater AC standard, and 7-seater standard. The 5-seater Ac standard model is priced at Rs. 2.85 lakh and the 7-seater model is priced at Rs. 2.79 lakh respectively. Maruti Eeco is priced one lakh lower than its predecessor Versa which had basic price of Rs. 2.56 lakh. “We are offering the special price as many of our customers want to upgrade from our smaller van Omni to a bigger vehicle,” Maruti Suzuki managing director and chief executive Shinzi Nakanishi said at the Eeco launch.
“Maruti Suzuki engineers have specially developed the Eeco, its new powerful engine and a new transmission system to meet the diverse consumer aspirations looking for a vehicle that fits a large family and at the same time provides flexibility for dual use,” Mr Nakanishi added.
![Maruti Suzuki Eeco [2010-2022]](https://imgd-ct.aeplcdn.com/160x89/n/cw/ec/9710/eeco-exterior-right-front-three-quarter-14.jpeg?q=80 "Maruti Suzuki Eeco [2010-2022]")
