The Bajaj Qute, formerly known as the Bajaj RE60,
has been launched in Indonesia as the country’s new cheapest car. The Bajaj
Qute has landed in the archipelago at a price of IDR 65 million (US$ 4,800).
The Bajaj Qute measures 2,752 mm in length, 1,312 mm
in width and 1,652 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 1,925 mm, making it one
of the smallest passenger cars currently available in the market. The
exceptionally low price tag is reflected by the lack of equipment such as AC,
power steering, power windows, electric mirror and audio system are not
available. Six colour choices are available.
Powering the Bajaj Qute is a 0.2-litre water-cooled
Digital Tri-Spark ignition 4-valve engine. The fuel injected engine produces
13.2 PS and 19.6 Nm of torque and is paired to a 5-speed sequential gearbox.
The driver has to shift the gear simply by moving the shifter forward without
any clutch. The quadricycle has a fuel economy rating of 36 km/l.
The Bajaj Qute is the first Indian made quadricycle
to meet the stringent European quadricycle norms. Announcing its export plans
in September 2015, the company said that the India-made Qute will be exported
to over 16 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.
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