Bajaj Auto launches new range of 'Compact' Autorickshaws

In a nutshell, Bajaj Auto is the Maruti of the autorickshaw sector in India. A dominant player in the Indian three wheeler industry, Bajaj Auto sells every 2nd three wheeler in India. Apart from India, Bajaj's range of autorickshaws, known as tuk-tuks in many parts of South East Asia, are sold in countries across the world (from Sri Lanka to Colombia). Bajaj is involved in a bold experiment of sorts in the form of the RE60 Quadricycle, which is up and ready for a launch in India. However, the real volumes for the automaker in the commercial vehicle space come from three wheelers. In that light, Bajaj Auto has revamped its entire range of three wheelers by jumping onto a brand new platform. 

Bajaj Auto claims that the new platform brings a host of benefits to the table, going on to add that the average autorickshaw driver can earn up to 20,000 rupees more per annum if he or she replaces the older autorickshaw with a product from Bajaj Auto's RE 'Compact' platform. The RE  autorickshaws based on the Compact platform were launched earlier today. Available with 2 stroke and 4 stroke (with DTSi twin spark technology) engines, the RE Compact range of Autorickshaws are sold with petrol, LPG and CNG fuel options.

Bajaj Auto will use the new platform to underpin no less than 7 autorickshaws. Diesel variants will be launched after a few months. Here's a list of claims that Bajaj Auto makes about the RE 'Compact' Autorickshaw range,

• 10-15% better fuel economy
• Improved durability for lower maintenance costs
• Improved reliability for lower downtime
• Stronger Chassis
• Improved ergonomics for driver and passenger