Maruti Suzuki Eeco Tour V — Price & Specs for Taxi Use
The cheapest new vehicle you can put on a T-permit. Van practicality at hatchback money.
The Eeco Tour V is the commercial Eeco — the entry point to new commercial vehicle ownership at just over ₹5 lakh. It is not an app-cab car; it earns its living on staff transport, school runs, local shared routes and light goods-plus-passenger work where interior volume matters more than comfort.
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Maruti Suzuki Eeco Tour V Price — All Variants
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour V 5-Seater Standard Petrol | Petrol | 5MT | ₹5,20,353 |
| Tour V 6-Seater Standard Petrol | Petrol | 5MT | ₹5,47,853 |
| Tour V 5-Seater AC Petrol | Petrol | 5MT | ₹5,53,353 |
| Tour V 5-Seater AC CNGMost bought for taxi | CNG (factory) | 5MT | ₹6,37,854 |
What it actually costs on the road with a T-permit
Commercial (yellow plate) registration is not the same as private. Road tax is charged on a different slab, and you also pay for the permit, fitness certificate and commercial insurance. As a working figure, budget ₹5.88 L – ₹7.65 L on-road for Maruti Suzuki Eeco Tour V with commercial registration in Delhi NCR. Rates differ by state and permit type, so always ask the dealer for a written commercial quote — the private on-road price they show first is not what you will pay.
Running Cost — What You Will Actually Spend
ARAI figures are lab numbers. These are derated to what operators report under real commercial duty — AC on, passengers aboard, city traffic.
| Fuel | ARAI | Realistic | Cost / km | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 20.2 km/l | 16.6 km/l | ₹5.74 | ₹25,809 |
| CNG | 27.05 km/kg | 22.2 km/kg | ₹3.43 | ₹15,419 |
Fuel only — excludes EMI, insurance, servicing, tyres and permit renewal. Assumes CNG at ₹76/kg, petrol at ₹95/l and diesel at ₹88/l (Delhi, July 2026) over 30 working days.
Key Specifications
| Engine | 1197 cc petrol |
|---|---|
| Torque | 104.4 Nm @ 3000 rpm (petrol) / 95 Nm @ 3000 rpm (CNG) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel options | Petrol / factory-fitted S-CNG |
| Seating | 5 or 6 |
| Body type | Van |
| Top speed | Limited to 80 km/h (commercial spec) |
| Airbags | 6 |
Colours Available
White and silver dominate taxi fleets — they resell fastest and show dust least. Some states also specify a livery colour for permit vehicles; check with your RTO before ordering.
Features
- Sliding driver seat and reclining front seats
- Powerful AC with cabin air filter (AC variants)
- Digital instrument cluster
- Dome lamp battery saver
- Flat floor with the largest cabin volume at this price
Safety
- 6 airbags
- 3-point seat belts for all rear seats
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- ABS with EBD
- Engine immobiliser
Good for taxi use
- Lowest purchase price of any new commercial passenger vehicle
- Cabin volume no hatchback or sedan can match
- Repairs are cheap and every mechanic in India knows the vehicle
- Six-seat option opens up shared-route and staff contracts
Worth knowing first
- Not accepted on most app-cab platforms as a car category
- Ride and noise are basic — wrong choice for corporate passengers
- Slow; the 80 km/h limiter plus the body shape rules out highway work
Where You Can Run It
| Platform | Category | Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| Uber | Not eligible as a cab | No |
| Ola | Not eligible as a cab | No |
| Staff / school contracts | Standard | Yes |
| Local shared routes | Standard | Yes |
Eligibility assumes a commercial yellow-plate RC, a valid city taxi or All India Tourist Permit, and commercial insurance. Vehicle age caps vary by platform and city.
Finance on a New Eeco Tour V
New commercial vehicles finance more easily than used ones. For Maruti Suzuki Eeco Tour V, banks and NBFCs typically fund 80–90% of the ex-showroom price over a 3–5 year term, provided you hold a valid permit and can show income. Rates on new commercial vehicles run below used-vehicle rates because the asset is fresh collateral.
- Manufacturer finance arms (Maruti Suzuki dealers) usually quote fastest, but not always cheapest.
- Your existing bank will often better a dealer quote if you already run an account with them.
- Get the commercial on-road figure in writing before you compare EMIs; dealers often quote the private one.
Buy Sell Taxi does not lend. We put you in touch with the dealer and you arrange finance directly with them or your own bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run an Eeco Tour V on Ola or Uber?
Generally no. Both platforms classify the Eeco as a van rather than a cab and do not onboard it in the standard hatchback or sedan categories in most cities. The Eeco Tour V earns its money on staff transport contracts, school routes, local shared-passenger routes and light commercial work instead.
What is the cheapest new commercial vehicle I can buy in India?
Among passenger-carrying commercial vehicles, the Maruti Eeco Tour V 5-Seater Standard at ₹5,20,353 ex-showroom is the lowest-priced new option. Add commercial registration, permit and insurance and you are looking at roughly ₹6.1–6.5 lakh on-road in Delhi.
Is the Eeco Tour V CNG worth the extra ₹85,000 over the petrol AC variant?
If you cover more than about 60 km a day, yes. The CNG variant returns 27.05 km/kg against 20.2 km/l on petrol, which at Delhi rates works out to roughly half the fuel cost per kilometre. At 100 km a day the price difference pays back in well under a year.
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Prices last verified July 2026 for Delhi. Manufacturers revise prices without notice — confirm with the dealer before you commit.