Suzuki Eeco

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TheSuzuki Eeco(previously known asSuzuki Versa) is amicrovanproduced bySuzukithrough its Indian subsidiaryMaruti Suzukisince 2010. It is a stripped down version of the discontinued Versa which itself was the Indian version of theSuzuki Every Plus / Landy,which is an extended version of the tenth generationCarryvan. It is also the entry-level replacement for theOmni,discontinued in 2019 after Suzuki was unable to redesign the Omni to meet India's safety standards.

Suzuki Eeco
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Suzuki Versa (India, 2001–2009) 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	India:Gurgaon(Maruti Suzuki)
Body and chassis
Class	Microvan
Body style	4-doorminivan
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Suzuki Every Plus
Powertrain
Engine	1196ccG12BI4 1197ccK12NI4 1298ccG13BBI4
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)
Curb weight	908–935 kg (2,002–2,061 lb) (Eeco) 930–985 kg (2,050–2,172 lb) (Versa)
Chronology
Predecessor	Maruti Omni

Since 2022, the Eeco has been exported to markets such as the Middle East.

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 familiarEsteem.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 asIntelligent Gas Port Injection (i-GPI)and later asS-CNG.

In March 2019, the Eeco received major safety features such as driver side airbag, ABS, seat belt reminder system, speed alert and reverse parking sensors as standard across the range.

In November 2022, the Eeco received few upgrades such as a new engine, which is a 1.2-litreK12N Dualjetpetrol engine, which produces 81 PS (60 kW; 80 hp), an increase of 8 PS (6 kW; 8 hp), and a claimed 25–29% higher fuel efficiency. It also received a digital speedometer from theS-Presso,engineimmobiliser,new steering wheel design and steering column, rotary dials for the AC knob, cabin air-filter for the AC, illuminated hazard switch, and dual airbags. The Eeco also started being exported to the Middle East.

Safety

The Eeco for India with no airbags norABSreceived 0 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers fromGlobal NCAPin 2016 (similar toLatin NCAP2013).

In South Africa the Eeco is sold as standard with ABS and dual SRS airbags.