Best cargo vehicles under Rs 5 lakh: Maruti Eeco, Carry or used Isuzu?

Also open to the option of buying a used vehicle, within the budget.

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Hi,

Dont have a lot of experience/exposure in this space and hence looking for some advice and pointers.

Specifically looking for a cargo vehicle, under 500kgs load capacity but needs to have a closed cabin that can seat at least 2.

Also, importantly, needs to have a steering wheel and not a scooter/bike handle.

Lastly budget is around 5 lakhs max. OK with Petrol or Diesel or even Electric.

Suggestions please. Thanks in advance.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

From new vehicles, the best bet for you will be a Maruti Eeco. Can take a hell of a lot of abuse and is available in CNG too.

Alternatives in the pre-owned market will be any used body-on-frame pickup truck / MUV / SUV / Offroader. Options can include used Boleros, Isuzu pickups (nothing like the DMax for you), 1st-gen Thars etc.

But really, just get the Eeco. Looking at how courier companies use them, I think it has the durability of a Toyota Innova.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say on the matter:

You have not mentioned the registration type: White board / Yellow board. Or what you want to carry.

If White board, then your options will be limited to closed-body vehicles like Eeco, the smaller Mahindra UVs etc. Remove the rear seats and you have the space.

If yellow board, then Maruti Carry, or the lighter LCVs like Tata Ace etc. Yellow Board will allow you to have an open cargo bay.

5L budget will mean mainly used vehicles.

Here's what BHPian showboat had to say on the matter:

I've been using an Eeco for my agriculture business for about 5 years now. Highly recommend it. Reliable, easy, and cheap to maintain, with low downtime. They have a cargo version available for Yellow board registrations.

Here's what BHPian blackwasp had to say on the matter:

I have an Eeco cargo CNG and have experience with Super Carry CNG. Unless your load is larger than 4.5-5 ft in, stick with Eeco. The Super Carry is a cop magnet and drivers are on most days stopped for papers, etc. Many roads don't allow them to pass as well. On the other hand, an Eeco can go on all roads where normal cars can go. The Eeco cargo comes with a flat loading area. Does the work and is much better for the driver. On hot days, your staff will appreciate the AC. Super Carry is good as well (I have personally done many Mumbai-Pune trips), but lacks AC. Also, the loaded and unloaded Super Carry behave very differently but a loaded and empty Eeco cargo and not very drastically different in terms of handling.

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