Maruti Suzuki Records Strong March 2026 Sales, Eeco Continues to Dominate Van Segment
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest car manufacturer, ended March 2026 with impressive sales growth across all segments. One of the key contributors to this success continues to be the Maruti Eeco, which has long dominated the van segment.
Eeco Sales Growth in March 2026
The Maruti Eeco remains one of the most popular and affordable multi-purpose vehicles in India.
- March 2026 Sales: 11,333 units
- March 2025 Sales: 10,409 units
- Growth: +924 units (YoY)
The Eeco is also known as India’s most affordable 7-seater car, with a starting ex-showroom price of around ₹5.18 lakh.
Variants and Practical Use
The Eeco is highly versatile and is available in multiple configurations:
- 5-seater and 7-seater passenger variants
- Cargo version
- Tour variant
- Ambulance version
Due to its practicality, it is widely used as a school van, hospital van, and commercial transport vehicle.
Engine and Performance
The Eeco is powered by a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine:
- Petrol Output: 80.76 PS, 104.5 Nm
- CNG Output: 71.65 PS, 95 Nm
Mileage:
- Petrol (Passenger): 19.7 km/l
- Petrol (Tour): 20.2 km/l
- CNG (Passenger): 26.78 km/kg
- CNG (Tour): 27.05 km/kg
Features and Safety
The updated Eeco now comes with improved features and enhanced safety:
Key Features:
- Digital instrument cluster
- New steering wheel (borrowed from Maruti S-Presso and Maruti Celerio)
- Rotary AC controls
Safety Features:
- 6 airbags (standard)
- ABS with EBD
- Reverse parking sensors
- Engine immobilizer
- Child safety locks
- Seatbelt reminder
Overall, the Eeco offers 11 safety features, complying with current and upcoming safety norms.
Dimensions
- Length: 3,675 mm
- Width: 1,475 mm
- Height: 1,825 mm
- Ambulance version height: 1,930 mm
Maruti Suzuki March 2026 Sales Performance
Maruti Suzuki recorded strong overall sales in March 2026:
- Passenger Vehicles: 166,219 units
- YoY Growth: +10.27% (vs 150,743 units in March 2025)
- Month-on-Month Growth: +3.24%
- Exports: 47,040 units (+42.68% YoY)
- OEM Sales (including Toyota): 8,783 units (+27.62% YoY)
Note: Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate the Indian auto market with strong sales momentum across segments. The Eeco remains a key pillar in the van category, thanks to its affordability, practicality, and improved safety features. With rising exports and steady domestic demand, Maruti’s growth story looks set to continue.
