The country's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, on Thursday launched a multi-purpose vehicle, Eeco, at an introductory price between 2.59 lakh and 2.89 lakh rupees. Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director Shinzo Nakanishi told reporters at the 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi that the Eeco is powered by a 1200cc petrol engine, which is compliant with Bharat Stage IV emission norms. Company claims that Eeco represents the growing expertise of Maruti Suzuki engineers to develop vehicles in India which is also in line with parent Suzuki Motor Corporation's vision of turning India into a global hub for small car design. The company will be unveiling a concept electric version of the car developed by its engineers to be showcased in the Commonwealth Games.