Bajaj Qute

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{{for|the 1985 Renault Formula One racing car|Renault RE60}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Bajaj Qute
| image = MakeInIndia-Bajaj-Qute.jpg
| caption = Bajaj Qute
| manufacturer = [[Bajaj Auto]]
| aka = Bajaj RE60
| production = 2013-present
| model_years =
| assembly =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| class = [[Motorised quadricycle|Quadricycle]]
| body_style = 4-door [[hatchback]]
| layout = [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| platform =
| engine = 217 cc [[SOHC]] [[Multi Point Injection|MPI]] [[Petrol engine|petrol]] [[Single-cylinder engine|single]]
| Transmission = 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
| Maximum speed = 70 kmph
| wheelbase = {{convert|1952|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|2752|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1312|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1652|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|400|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| related =
| designer = Bajaj Auto
}}
The '''Bajaj Qute''', earlier called '''Bajaj RE60''', is a [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive]], four-passenger [[Motorised quadricycle|quadricycle]]<ref name="intoday1">{{cite web|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/rajiv-bajaj-bajaj-group-plan-and-future/1/198329.html |title= The Quadricycle Diaries | first = Suveen K. | last = Sinha | work = Business Today | publisher = The India Today Group |date=2013-09-29 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180615004444/https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/rajiv-bajaj-bajaj-group-plan-and-future/story/198329.html | archive-date = 2018-06-15 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=RE 60: Bajaj Auto unveils first four-wheeler; plans to target over 5 mn 3-wheelers|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/auto/automobiles/re-60-bajaj-auto-unveils-first-four-wheeler-plans-to-target-over-5-mn-3-wheelers/articleshow/11359481.cms|accessdate=4 January 2012|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=4 January 2012}}</ref> built by the [[India]]n company [[Bajaj Auto]] and is aimed primarily at the [[Transport in India#Automobile|Indian domestic market]]. The car was the first four-wheeler manufactured by Bajaj Auto, which was unveiled on 3 January 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bajaj RE60: Target audience of rickshaw drivers offer their review|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bajaj-re60-target-audience-of-rickshaw-drivers-offer-their-review-163476|accessdate=4 January 2012|newspaper=[[NDTV]]|date=4 January 2012}}</ref> In India, the Qute is not legally classified as a car.

On 22 May 2013, The Central Government legally classified it as a quadricycle.<ref name="intoday1"/> It is unable to reach speeds of 90 km/h and is therefore only allowed to be used for commercial purposes to replace [[auto rickshaws]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/commercial-vehicles/indian-government-releases-draft-notification-quadricycles-advantage-bajaj-re-60-73996/ |title=Indian government releases draft notification on Quadricycles; Advantage Bajaj RE 60 - Indian Cars Bikes |publisher=Indiancarsbikes.in |date= |accessdate=2014-07-19 |archive-date=13 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713073529/http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/commercial-vehicles/indian-government-releases-draft-notification-quadricycles-advantage-bajaj-re-60-73996/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== History ==
In 2010, Bajaj Auto announced the cooperation with [[Renault]] and [[Nissan Motor]] to develop of a US$2,500 car, aiming at a fuel-efficiency of {{convert|30|km/L}} (3.3 L/100 km), or twice an average small car, and carbon dioxide emissions of 100 g/km.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enn.com/sci-tech/article/37437 |title=How green is my low-cost car? India revs up debate |publisher=ENN |date=2008-06-19 |accessdate=2010-11-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timesofindia.zigwheels.com/News/Bajaj-small-car-may-cost-Rs-11-lakh/Bajaj_20100526-1-1 |title=Bajaj small car may cost Rs 1.1 lakh - News - Zigwheels |publisher=Timesofindia.zigwheels.com |accessdate=2010-11-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530035307/http://www.timesofindia.zigwheels.com/News/Bajaj-small-car-may-cost-Rs-11-lakh/Bajaj_20100526-1-1 |archive-date=30 May 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=RE60 developed in 4 years|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/RE60-developed-in-4-years/articleshow/11358590.cms|accessdate=4 January 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 January 2012}}</ref>

[[Bajaj Auto]] first unveiled the Bajaj Qute as the RE60 on 3 January 2012, at the [[Auto Expo|2012 Auto Expo]] in [[Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Auto Expo - Bajaj RE60 unveiled|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/wheels/2012-auto-expo-bajaj-re60-unveiled_644342.html|work=3 January 2012|publisher=Moneycontrol.com|accessdate=5 January 2012}}</ref> Bajaj Auto was best known for [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooters]] and three-wheel [[auto-rickshaw]]s, 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 {{convert|35|km/l|abbr=on}} and low carbon dioxide emissions.<ref>{{cite web|title=RE60: Bajaj Auto unveils Tata Nano rival|url=http://truthdive.com/2012/01/03/re60-bajaj-auto-unveils-tata-nano-rival.html|date=3 January 2012|work=TruthDrive|accessdate=5 January 2012 |first=Kanchana |last=Devi |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121065755/http://truthdive.com/2012/01/03/re60-bajaj-auto-unveils-tata-nano-rival.html |archivedate=2012-01-21|url-status=usurped}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenwunker/2012/01/13/a-foothold-market-in-rickshaws|title= A Foothold Market -- In Rickshaws |work=Forbes.com |accessdate=2011-01-13}}</ref>

== Technical specifications ==
The Qute is powered by a 217-cc single cylinder engine with a capability to generate power output of {{cvt|20|hp|kW|0}}. The four wheeler has a metal-polymer [[monocoque]] body due to which it weighs 400 kg. Turning radius of the first four wheeler of Bajaj is 3.5m. Top speed is limited to 70 km/h. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cartrade.com/bajaj-cars/re60|title=Upcoming Bajaj RE60 Car in India, Expected Launch Dates, Price|author=Staff|publisher=cartrade.com|date=2015-10-12|access-date=12 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003102650/http://www.cartrade.com/bajaj-cars/re60|archive-date=3 October 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Plan ==
[[File:Bajaj-Qute-Andheri-Station-BESTpedia.jpg|thumb|250px|A Bajaj Qute being used as an [[auto-rickshaw]] at [[Andheri railway station]], [[Mumbai]].]]
Bajaj Auto plans to roll out 5,000 units/month of its much-delayed four-seater "quadricycle" Qute from its Aurangabad Plant<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.economictimes.com/news/news-by-industry/auto/automobiles/bajaj-auto-plans-to-roll-out-5000-units-of-re-60/articleshow/19401942.cms|title=Bajaj Auto plans to roll out 5,000 units of RE-60|publisher=economictimes.com |access-date=2013-04-14}}</ref> and it is to be priced between Rs 1.25 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh.<ref name="intoday1" /> The MoRTH has decided to allow operation of quadricycles as passenger vehicles, besides commercial use. They have allowed 16-year-olds to drive only quadricycles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.quora.com/link/Quadricycles-Can-Now-Be-Used-As-Passenger-Vehicles-Government-NDTV-CarAndBike|title=Quadricycles can now be used as passenger vehicles |publisher=car&bike.com}}</ref>

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== External links ==
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* [http://www.bajajauto.com/bajajqute/ Official Bajaj Qute site]

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