You might have seen Bajaj Qute with the label of being India’s first auto-taxi but it is also South Africa’s cheapest ‘car’.
The people of South Africa are finding Bajaj Qute an interesting proposition on account of being the cheapest ‘car’ in the country. Now, while it may not be a car per se, but rather a sophisticated car-like quad-cycle. It has the engine of a bike but runs on 4 wheels. The regulations in South Africa classify vehicles as highway-legal if they are above a certain engine displacement. Let us check out this detailed review of the Bajaj Qute that got quite a lot of attention in South Africa but left the tested a bit unimpressed as he thinks of the vehicle as nothing more than a ‘motorbike with 4 wheels.’
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Bajaj Qute For South Africa – Exterior
The size of the Qute is quite city-friendly with a lockable boot space at the front, plastic bumper, single windshield wiper, luggage carrier on the roof, engine at the rear, square wheel arches with 12-inch wheels and a flat tailgate. The windows are opened and closed using a sliding function and there is quite a generous space for the rear passengers. All in all, the height of the Qute is a little concerning especially around the concerns.
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Interior
This ‘car’ has an absolutely basic cabin with tiny seats, and an instrument cluster at the centre with gear indicator, fuel, range, etc. There are relatively large door pockets and a little storage space between the seats where the occupants could keep their stuff. There are two lockable compartments on the dashboard for storing your things. The spare tyre and the jack are placed at the foot of the passenger seat.
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Specs
The Bajaj Qute comes with a 216-cc single-cylinder that outputs 8.08 kW (10.83 hp) and 18.90 Nm of peak power and torque. The transmission duties are carried by a 5-speed manual gearbox. It has a top speed of 70 km/h that is electronically limited. The price of the Bajaj Qute in South Africa is 75,000 South African Rand which roughly translates to around Rs 3.60 lakh INR. The Qute could be an ideal vehicle for city driving where its small size would ensure that the parking in tight spots won’t be a problem at all. The seating position and construction allow for a great view outside in every direction.
