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Time to test drive the all-new Eeco
It’s being pitched as the perfect Indian car. One that’ll fit in your family comfortably,stuff in complete business and work as your office on wheels. So what if it comes close to its cousin Versa,the all-new Eeco from the stable of Maruti Suzuki fits the Indian bill. Five-door,C segment vehicle,specifically designed for the country by the auto-major,Eeco biggest selling point (till it lasts) is its price tag. At about Rs 2.6 lakh,it is too good to be true. Hence,it comes as no surprise when HS Brar,Assistant General Manager,Dealer Development announced that this is just an introductory offer. This year will see an increase of Rs 30,000 on all brands under Maruti. Back to the car of the day,and Eeco scores on its new,powerful and highly fuel efficient 1200 cc engine which delivers 73 bhp of raw power @6000rpm. “Maruti Suzuki is spearheading the adoption of more stringent BSIV norms and Eeco is the fourth model to meet these norms well ahead of the April 2010 deadline,” tells Brar adding that Eeco is also ELV compliant. Go ahead,place your order.

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Toyota ‘Q’ World to come to Chandigarh
For those who missed the Auto Expo,especially the Toyota stall,here’s a piece of news: Toyota Kirloskar Motor will hold the Toyota ‘Q’ World in Chandigarh on 16 and 17 January at the Sector 34 Grounds. The two-day event will travel across India spanning over a period of four months. Kicking off with Chandigarh,this one will have Toyota drive in the much-awaited Etios. Apart from this,the exhibit will include an exciting array of 11 vehicles which will include exciting vehicles in the current and future line-up of Toyota products like the New Hybrid Prius,New Prado Diesel,Fortuner and LC 200. Take time out!