Here’s a deeper dive into the Bajaj Qute, India’s first quadricycle, and the journey behind its launch:
Company: Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune
Vehicle Type: Quadricycle (a lightweight four-wheeled vehicle category)
Previous Name: Bajaj RE60
Launch Timeline: Rolled out in phases starting April 2019
Approval Date: Received green signal from the Government of India on 5 June 2018 for commercial use
| Feature | Details |
| Design | Compact, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 passengers (including driver) |
| Weight | Up to 475 kg |
| Engine | 216cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled petrol/CNG |
| Top Speed | ~70 km/h (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Variants | Petrol and CNG |
| Mileage | ~35–45 km/l (varies with fuel type) |
| Price Range | ₹2.6 to ₹2.8 lakh (INR) |
Target Use: Intra-city commuting, last-mile connectivity
Market Positioning: Sits between a three-wheeler auto-rickshaw and a small hatchback car
Approved Uses: Initially approved for commercial use only (like urban transport), later extended to private usage in some states
Passed mandatory crash tests for quadricycles (a separate category with different norms from regular cars)
Designed to offer better safety, stability, and comfort compared to auto-rickshaws
Complies with Bharat Stage emission norms (BS-VI updates followed post-2020)
Exported to over 20 countries, especially in:
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Africa
While the original Qute was petrol/CNG-based, Bajaj hinted at possible electric variants in the future, especially with rising demand for cleaner urban mobility solutions.
