Rumour: Bajaj Qute quadricycle launch in the next 3-6 months

According to a media report, Bajaj Auto could launch the Qute quadricycle (RE60) in the next 3-6 months. 

The Qute was first showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo but was never launched in India due to regulatory issues concerning quadricycles. Safety was also a concern. In 2016, it got a 1 star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests.

Bajaj is expecting the ministry of road transport and highways to issue a notification in the next week, which will pave the way for the launch of the Qute in India. The roll out could begin once Bajaj receives the homologation certificate from ARAI.

The Qute will be classified as a commercial vehicle and is seen as an alternative to 3-wheelers for last mile connectivity. Bajaj Auto manufactures the quadricycle at a separate facility, which is currently churning out 5,000 units per month. The Qute is currently exported to 12 countries including Russia, Poland, Turkey as well as Latin American and Southeast Asian countries. The company has received approval for sale from 14 more countries and hopes to double its exports this year.

Source: Economic Times