Bajaj's quadricycle Qute to take on small carmakers; set for Feb launch

Priced between Rs 270,00 and Rs 300,000, it can give a top speed of 70 km per hour

Bajaj Auto is set to take on small carmakers with the launch of the Qute, a quadricycle for personal transportation, in February 2019.

An alternative to a small car, it is expected to be priced ex-showroom between Rs 260,000 and Rs 300,000, and will offer better mileage (more than 30 km a litre) and less pollution than a car, and will be a convenient alternative to a two-wheeler but at the same operating costs.

However, it can give a top speed of 70 km per hour, which is part of government regulation for this category and ideal for cities. Currently