Bajaj Qute

The Bajaj Qute (known as Bajaj RE60 during its unveiling in 2012) is a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, four-passenger India-classified quadricycle (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 and production started in 2019.

On 22 May 2013, the Government of India legally classified it as a 'quadricycle'. 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.

When the Bajaj Qute was brought to Europe, it was classified as an L7e Quadricycle.

History

In 2010, Bajaj Auto announced its partnership with Renault and Nissan to develop a US$2,500 car, aiming at a fuel-efficiency of 30 kilometres per litre (85 mpg_‑imp; 71 mpg_‑US) (3.3 L/100 km), or twice an average small car, and carbon dioxide emissions of 100 g/km.

Bajaj Auto first unveiled the Bajaj Qute as the RE60 on 3 January 2012, at the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi. Bajaj Auto was best known for scooters and three-wheel auto-rickshaws, and is India's second-largest two-wheeled vehicle maker and is a world leader in three-wheeled vehicles. The Qute is Bajaj's first foray into the four-wheel market. At its unveiling, the company announced that the car had high fuel efficiency of 35 km/L (99 mpg_‑imp; 82 mpg_‑US) and low carbon dioxide emissions.

With a fare meter included in the base model's dashboard, the firm is targeting auto-rickshaw drivers by offering a four wheeler as economical to run as a three-wheeler, but safer and more comfortable.