Bajaj RE60 Mini Public Passenger Carrier
Bajaj Auto on Tuesday launched its first four wheeler; in the form of the RE60-which the company has termed as a "Public Passenger Carrier", rather than a car. The price of this new vehicle will be announced at its formal launch a few months from now. Touted as a rival of the Tata Nano, the RE60 is being considered a suitable replacement for lakhs of three wheelers-offering more safety and stability as an urban mobility option.
Rajiv Bajaj, the company's Managing Director, has said that it did not wish to make a car. The RE60 base model comes with an integrated fair meter in the dashboard.
Powered by a 200 cc engine that churns out around 20 bhp power, this four seater is the smallest four wheel vehicle yet and boasts of a surprising fuel economy of 35 kilometers per mile. The vehicle is also environment friendly with a CO2 emission of 60 grams per kilometer.
Designed in house with intra-city duty cycles and safety requirements, the RE60 will be sold through its network of three- wheeler dealerships. Bajaj estimates exploring RE60 to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and even Africa and Latin America, where there are low affordability levels.
Last Updated on 1/31/2012
Powered by a 200 cc engine that churns out around 20 bhp power, this four seater is the smallest four wheel vehicle yet and boasts of a surprising fuel economy of 35 kilometers per mile. The vehicle is also environment friendly with a CO2 emission of 60 grams per kilometer.
Designed in house with intra-city duty cycles and safety requirements, the RE60 will be sold through its network of three- wheeler dealerships. Bajaj estimates exploring RE60 to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and even Africa and Latin America, where there are low affordability levels.
Comparison between RE60, Tata Nano and Maruti Alto
| Comparison | Bajaj RE 60 | Tata Nano | Maruti Alto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension | Height: 1,312 mm | 1.6 m | 1460 mm |
| Length: 2,752 mm | 3.1 m | 3495 mm | |
| Width: 1,650 mm | 1.5 m | 1475 mm | |
| Speed | Maximum speed 70 kph | Top speed 105 kmph | Top speed 137 km/h |
| Seating Capacity | 2+2 or 1+3 persons | 2+2 or 1+3 persons | 5 Persons |
| Price | Expected between INR 1-2 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh | INR 3- 3.5 Lakhs |
| Engine Specifications | 200CC, 4-stroke engine. | 2-cylinder, 624 cc engine | 3 cylinders, FC Engine, MPFI, 4 Valves per cylinder |
| Maximum power | 20 bhp | 33 bhp | 47 bhp |
| Engine position | Rear mounted engine | Rear mounted engine | Transversal front engine |
| Fuel Supply | 4 valve, fuel injected, liquid cooled affair | Multi point fuel injection petrol supply. | MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel supply system |
| Type of fuel used | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Kerb Weight | 400 kg (lightweight) | 600-635 kg | 720 kg |
| Turning radius | 3.5 meters | 4 meters | 4.6 meters |
Last Updated on 1/31/2012
