| Bajaj Qute | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bajaj Auto |
| Also called | Bajaj RE60 |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Designer | Bajaj Auto |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Quadricycle (According to India's classification system) and L7e Quadricycle (According to Europe's classification system) |
| Body style | 4-door hatchback |
| Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 217 cc SOHC MPI petrol single (BS IV) |
| Transmission | 5-speed sequential manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,952 mm (76.9 in) |
| Length | 2,752 mm (108.3 in) |
| Width | 1,312 mm (51.7 in) |
| Height | 1,652 mm (65.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 400 kg (880 lb) |
The Bajaj Qute (known as Bajaj RE60 during its unveiling in 2012) is a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, four-passenger India-classified quadricycle[1][2] (similar category to the L7e Quadricycle subcategory found in EU-classified quadricycle norms) built by the Indian company Bajaj Auto and is aimed primarily at the Indian domestic market. The Bajaj Qute was the first four-wheeler manufactured by Bajaj Auto. It was unveiled on 3 January 2012[3] and production started in 2019.
On 22 May 2013, the Government of India legally classified it as a 'quadricycle'.[1] As a result, it is electronically speed-limited to 70 km/h, and as of now, is only allowed to be used for commercial purposes as an alternative to auto rickshaws.[4]
When the Bajaj Qute was brought to Europe, it was classified as an L7e Quadricycle[citation needed].
- ^ a b Sinha, Suveen K. (29 September 2013). "The Quadricycle Diaries". Business Today. The India Today Group. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018.
- ^ "RE 60: Bajaj Auto unveils first four-wheeler; plans to target over 5 mn 3-wheelers". The Economic Times. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Bajaj RE60: Target audience of rickshaw drivers offer their review". NDTV. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Indian government releases draft notification on Quadricycles; Advantage Bajaj RE 60 - Indian Cars Bikes". Indiancarsbikes.in. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.