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 |
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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