Bajaj Qute | First Drive Review | Autocar India

Bajaj is about to unleash its Qute quadricycle on the world, but just what is it? An entry level car? A replacement for rickshaws? Can you buy one? Should you? Nikhil Bhatia answers all.
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[@jinto2004]

Nano 600cc cost 2.5 lakhs on road...qute 200cc cost 3 lakhs...its time to say We miss u nano

[@Washim.1828]

after seeing bajaj cute. we should respect tata nano and Ratan tata vision.

[@ashokkini9013]

miserable car no 4 wheeler rickshaw

[@Orotachi]

*Q*ute

[@Rw-ih7pt]

@@Orotachi yes

[@AnbuRajagopal14]

Nano Is Completely designed for middle class families...but qute is designed for only commercial purpose

[@quazar5017]

"A speedometer which reads 100, but will never cross 70" I died. This car is adorable. XD

[@yaseengaffoor]

Where my South Africans 🇿🇦.

[@fhayrietv743]

We need Bajaj Qute to our country Philippines because we see that this is very helpful and it's more safer that a two wheel motorcycle. Also affordable for all the small families that's not so rich. So please share this to us ❤️ so that we may use this useful and smart quadricycle

[@afsalmanichembil]

Salute to Tata motors for launching Nano at just 1.15 lacs in 2009 🙏 (remember 150 cc yamaha R15 was 98k exshowroom price then)

[@s.s.bimbra]

Yes TATA NANO is much much better than this plastic under power quartcycle bigg respect for TATA

[@sidsiddarth2974]

And it was a 696cc engine!!

[@rakeshkk3185]

Aaryan Appus Tata is a committed group, which considers the well being of our nation.

[@yesiamok3917]

@@rakeshkk3185 .yes nano was much better than this.

[@yesiamok3917]

@@s.s.bimbra yes. Nano was much better than this. Nano offered at reasonable price. But this one Price is more even not affordable for common man.

[@azera55555]

This would be a million times better if it was electric. Would be smoother, so much quieter and cleaner, and faster, cheaper to run, require no maintenance, and it just makes perfect sense in an urban environment... And why would anyone buy this over the Nano if it's the same price or more expensive?!! I don't know why they put a gas engine in it, just makes no sense at all, it's not like this car is made for long trips or high speeds or needs a lot of range. God, it's SO noisy! Doesn't help the noise or air pollution problems in Indian cities at all :(

[@UnWrapImpulse]

Yep, the same like we see in foreign countries.

[@saadsurve7035]

Electric engine would increase its upfront price by atleast 500%

[@sahilashar2122]

Bro how will we power them if we don't even have a proper electricity supply

[@biswajitmajumder1540]

Seeing the size of the car, not many battery packs can be installed.....and also the , range would not be very much limited..like 30-40 km.... Then the situation of the Qute would have been much worse...

[@SinghalLouis]

EXACTLY!!!

[@gifttshabalala4346]

I saw this in johannesburg today... for a sec i thought i was hallucinating 🤣🤣

[@CrazeeDee002]

What? 😂😂 is it really R150 per month?

[@PVivekmca]

Bajaj very good troll people with this now they will understand how valuable Rathan Tata's vision was

[@rajap8320]

Very true

[@vishalkripalani5978]

This reminds me of Mr. Bean remember that 3 wheeler car whenever he use to drive he accidentally dash that 3 wheeler car in this case it have 4 but look very much identical

[@supercoolguygamer9239]

Yea it's called reliant regal

[@aumpauskar4653]

Reliant Robin....LOL

[@king_h.3826]

Yesss damn true bro.

[@professionalcannibal9787]

@@supercoolguygamer9239 the classic british reliant robin

[@suezzeus7]

You're Goddamn right. And more than Mr. Bean I can remember Jeremy Clarkson rolling it over all across England... :D

[@fithealthfanatix]

Cant believe I just found out about this car because I saw a post in Facebook...

[@mphoralekgokgo7737]

That's me

[@danieljay1491]

I am in the US, and have a 2005 Bajaj Auto Rickshaw that I use for most all my errands for the past 14 years... This QUTE would be a nice upgrade, if they were only exported... maybe in the near future...

[@ghazypangerang6118]

The Bajaj Qute is currently being used as public transportation in Indonesia as well.

[@aumpauskar4653]

Tata Nano is a way better option because: 1. Peak power is not 13 BHP but 32 BHP 2. Better sound insulation 3. Tata Nano can be bought as a personal vehicle, but this car can be only bought as a commercial vehicle. 4. The Nano has wayyyyyyy better creature comforts with climate control. 5. The Nano looks cute but this looks like it has been punched by Thanos 700 times then left for dead in an acid bath with smelly tuna fish in it.

[@Jeff-zv6ds]

You said it. I have used Tata Nano. It was a good car

[@tonyarc1939]

you compare vehicles of two different class

[@mohit9801]

Aum Pauskar this is thanos car

[@VishwasRavindran92]

Bajaj qute was never made for consumers or never aimed to be one! Yes now! Tata nano's existence feel it was the perfect affordable City car

[@naughtyUphillboy]

You are my comment section hero.....

[@Shetty404]

People criticizing about this vehicle should know these points first, ➡ It's not even a car, it's a quadricycle (four-wheeled motorcycle) ➡ It surely won't be available for private use ➡ It will be a replacement for auto-rickshaws as it is said to be a commercial vehicle ➡ There is meaning to compare this with a small car like Nano because as said, it isn't one. I personally kind of think that this will be a bit better replacement for an auto-rickshaw, unless the rickshaw drivers get used to driving these quadricycles. Edit: And yes! The prices need to be lowered, a LOT!

[@kumar1400]

I only want this on Indian Road, to just get rid of auto-rickshaws. Because the rickshaws are really a messed-up and not following traffic road vehicle. This might help to regulate the India traffic. That is the only good thing, which i wish from long time. This has to be a game changer.

[@krishnamurty3689]

Sampuranaramayanam

[@battosaihimura8840]

If this is available in Asia esp in the Philippines,this would be a BESTSELLLER n an INSTANT HIT!

[@Arjun-sr1lc]

Why do u think it will b best seller in Philippines

[@durgaprasad.d_official]

Now people are realising tata nano is best at its price tag 🤣😂

[@kirubakaran7528]

Nano is best

[@TheJohn222222]

it's not . nano should not be legal on highways

[@pragyatsrivastava2159]

@@TheJohn222222 Nano is not meant for highways....but its an excellent city car....People like you IQ in negative should not be allowed to comment on social platforms

[@nous93]

Of course the Nano is (or was) better... But the Qute is cheaper not only to buy but tu use. And because is not a real car but quadricycle it can be sold and used even in Europe.

[@itsmine2434]

4 wheel auto

[@gajendra3335]

With AC , I would like to buy for commuting to office.. the best for Bangalore traffic

[@prathameshpimputkar]

Nano is a way better option at similar cost. Comes with AC as well

[@HeLow005]

why nano? get an alto 800 instead lol

[@adityakanjula4624]

Why not public transport???

[@abhisekmahapatra344]

Just Wat I wanted to hear. Wish it had an AC

[@ganeshrvgk]

With this Engine, you have use AC only when it is parked and not while driving. If AC used while driving, it will not cross 30kmph !!!

[@nightvisiongoggles]

I don't get why Indians diss this vehicle (which is vaguely not a car after all). It's unfair to compare it with small cars because it is essentially a four-wheeled motorcycle. It's an upgrade from scooters and motorcycles. Vehicles like these will sell fairly well here in Southeast Asia, since we share the same climate and terrain. Heck, if I'm on the lookout for a motorcycle and this quad's price is just a little higher I'd go for it since you won't get wet in the rain and you have more space. The fuel economy is obviously better than a small car. Indian manufacturers have better, more practical vehicle solutions than the Chinese. I hope you would take a more aggressive step outside your country and offer your vehicles especially to more emerging markets. It won't be easy at first, but look at where the Koreans are now compared to when they started.

[@lusa3002]

It's the selling price you fool... Way too expensive

[@ramdapar5025]

Sir/Ma'am Pls. bring this your very beautiful car into my Mother Land here in the Philippines co'z i'm sure it will help a lot more here to my fellow ordinary Filipino's specially like me & to my point of view this is the true total answer to every one Filipino dreams to have or own a car in a low cost, for business, for very high fuel gasoline price & multi purpose specially to every Filipino Families. my dream, pleasure & pride to own your very beautiful car Sir/Ma'am Pls. thank you & GOD bless.

[@ajchirackal3878]

I think you better connect with the tata group. They had a much better option for lower price

[@cresensiyanomaginoojr7567]

Your right we need this in our country, this can be use for less hard traffic, more safe and comfortable than motorcycle.. .

[@jango3157]

I agree!I will be waiting.

[@yayamaninchannel2481]

Pls tata pls..... #tata #nanotata

[@kiritokirigaya7216]

hahahha sorry dude this comes with no ac. there are plenty like this in the phillipines from RACAL company. no ones buying because thier customers are suffocated and too very hot inside. this is only good in baguio or places like korea that its always cold. but phillipines not really recommended. cars like these in ph are just laying there and getting rusted due to no. one is buying.

[@optimusprime4643]

7:38 did anyone notice the left front wheel up in AIR!!!!!!

[@makesnosense108]

Bro this car is totally not safe😂

[@ridgeevan7299]

Bhai best stunt car hai ye

[@relaxingprawn]

I learnt driving on an ambassador. First rule of braking on drum brakes, you need to pump the brakes for effective braking. Crushing the pedal will not be good braking distance on drums. First you push the pedal half way down till it bites and breaks momentum then immediately push the pedal down full. I also use Tata nano till date for my local commuting and it uses the same braking rules. My Vista and Chevy uses disc brakes where crushing the pedal is justified.

[@jayverona2507]

finally! an english review for the Qute for the whole world to see. I love it. sad to say we still don't have it here in the philippines yet.

[@biswajitmajumder1540]

Guys.....before saying anything.... You should know some points.. 1. Qute is not a car, its a quadricycle. So the NCAP rules are not applicable.. 2. Will not be available for public (non-commercial).. 3. This is just a replacement for 3 wheeler Auto Rickshaw.

[@jashsylde8136]

Then why is it priced at a Premium ??

[@omsoni5856]

Right

[@juliahartshorn2473]

LOVE IT! ~ do wish this was generally available in Britain. I'd love one to transport my monthly shop up and down the steep hills where I live 💞

[@zerbutterftw]

Well this car sucks

[@trinitylopez1531]

Nano was a amazing car. Her brand managers and advertising guys messed up for her. Calling a urban car a budget, low life car was all wrong. A car and house are a pride in India. Even a fride/TV, if we rub it in. But this is rubbish and unsafe.

[@abhinavsharma1578]

Bt the fact is an auto can carry 7 people atleast😂😂😂..(filled from everywhere) . This has the capacity of 5... Why autowallas will choose this😂😂😂

[@NomadBenny]

They will remove doors.

[@tarunmalik301]

Abhinav Sharma 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mangalaprasad4055]

😂😂

[@lonestarfun8389]

Hahah true but bro - they will change eventually - traffic can be straightened up and autowalas will not dare to sneak in between small spaces on roads 😂. I would be happy if this car has electric or gas capable and it missed AC

[@swagguru3387]

No bro this thing has only 4 people capacity 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@coolkiranshetty]

Bajaj could have spent this money in nxt generation mobility solutions eg electricity etc . Hope some investors raise this issue in the AGM

[@thepsychicpeach8425]

Ngl this is a good deal for a brand new car in SA. Seats 4 ppl, protects you from the weather. As a biker this is a good cheap deal for a up and down car👌 Then engine swap it with a R6 engine 😂👌

[@mehul4970]

2.6 lakh !!! U could get a Renault kwid at that price

[@VishwasRavindran92]

Not meant for consumers

[@jv302]

It.is for.commercial use broo....

[@siddubannimath5040]

It's not for white board,it's only for yellow board

[@battosaihimura8840]

Wish QUTE is introduce here in the Philippines!

[@benitogonzalez4301]

with 225 cc and 78 km/hr,without reaching 80 , equal to three sparplugs, its enough,lm first buy,but 70 is low,for my city in america,always a good car! l like!

[@516deepak]

Specially Qute can help Ola and Uber to enter as key player in small cities where people has more concern for money while hiring and auto also . This can help them to cover small cities. Also it can prove vital as Value for money travel for connecting small village people to city and can use as source of income to run it as commercial vehicle.

[@harrycallahan9733]

Nano: I'm the worst 4-wheeled vehicle in the world! Qute: Hold my beer :)

[@blucodilla5036]

Wow this is really cute. Hopefully this will be sold in the Philippines.

[@Sunil-kg8bq]

It should be priced around 1.6-1.8 Lakhs

[@jashsylde8136]

@Sunil Kumar, That too On Road Price.... Ex Showroom should be under 1.5 lacs

[@pratapreddydevagiri]

bro qute onroad price in kerala was 2.95 lac (its sales present in kerala state only)

[@yesiamok3917]

@@pratapreddydevagiri .how and why 2.95 in Kerala you offer different version with ac power window...

[@technicalmalik250]

I wish it to be around 1.2 or 1.3

[@ksbeatz3313]

Who is watching from south Africa 2021😂😂

[@Sreejithss86]

This is the real Autocar... 😁😁

[@dharani3333]

Its really very cute and the size is very comfortable for single person use .this size cars should be encouraged on Indian roads

[@kurt05051987]

I kind of liked it despite its shortcomings, as this "4-wheeler auto" space is quite vacant and is up for grabs since quite sometime now. Unless something comes up which is adopted by these auto drivers, not much of innovation would come up in terms of comfort & safety in this price range. So, the more the adoption, the more would be the safety and comfort in the coming models.

[@kunaljangid1557]

07:37 - 07:39 Who noticed that, Pessenger side Tyre was in the air. 😄😃😃

[@miurudeshan7982]

The sequential stick will really get to used when it replaced with a CBR/GSXR 1000cc engine inside 😍

[@santhoshramgunasekaran7050]

Autorickshaw hasn't changed at all in all these years. This is a good upgrade in the autorickshaw segment.

[@praveentitus7193]

My Nano feels like a Rolls Royce when compared to this! And it cost me just 2.6 lakhs when I bought it back in 2013. The Qute actually makes me think what a brilliant job Tata has done. The Nano's one box design is futuristic, if you ask me, and it sounds like a car should. This one sounds like it's got a faulty mixie at the back, and it looks totally comical. A quadricycle for 2.6 lakhs? Well, Bajaj can kiss goodbye to its dreams of private consumers wanting to buy this. This one is good just as a public carrier with its massive storage space.

[@collinsenosh]

At 542 kgs, it comes within 100kgs of Renault Kwid (630kg), nonetheless, the SEQUENTIAL gearbox would be fun to MODIFY, imagine the power to weight ratio with a 1.5 litre engine infused sleeper?

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

This is exactly what I want

[@ramonlemence4932]

It will be an instant hit in the Philippines more so if you make it a hatchback and lefthander. Making it electric powered will be a plus factor...👏👏👏❤️

[@katlehomosoeunyane9520]

South African gents?

[@octanehorse]

Private car buyers should rather get an Alto 800. My Alto 800 does wheelspin even in 3rd gear :D ;)

[@thindsehaj]

7:38 left tyer😂

[@joserobertocastellon]

Interesting little vehicle. I saw this in Honduras last week and had to look it up.

[@marksvlogsnepal9259]

Nepal need this Qute car. Please bring in Nepal. I would like to have this beautiful car in Nepal.

[@global-awarenessnetwork5315]

The cut can use head rest, the roof needs to be at least 4-6 inches higher, and could also use a rearview mirror on the front windshield inside the bicycle.

[@jjfpsagles882]

Wooowww,,super cute.. how much?,this car is here in Philippines already?

[@5582gabbo]

hope this comes to the Philippine Market.. Nice Cute Practical, 1st car / quadcycle for the masses .. Cheers 😁😁😁

[@Stummelfresse]

Why so you want this dangerous thing? Why not a real car?

[@coldenhaulfield5998]

Wow! I wish we have this in the Philippines...

[@johnmarkvictorino2788]

Go philippines.

[@zerbutterftw]

No this car sucks

[@louriehitchcock9011]

Is there a heater and how much to buy one

[@honeyfunny2020]

This is the SON of Car😁😁👌🏼👌🏼

[@shafiqansari2346]

Hahahaha

[@ambolapad6713]

Is this available in the market and how much? Thanks

[@jisnudeepmandal]

Nano was the technology 10 years back which every automobile company is trying to copy now I feel bad for tata that their revolutionary design failed with nano

[@paullacey2999]

I kinda love it.....At least it looks better than some chinese microcars.I love what cars are going on in India now,some really intresting stuff out there.

[@krishnaryabansal1439]

“Auto are auto” got me cracking lol😂

[@welcomefanoslebese692]

I really love his car is it available at South Africa..

[@kamotebanana5747]

i would like to own one of these as my daily commuter going to work

[@516deepak]

Its an good option to replace auto with Qute in terms of safety and running cost. Company should look into electric version of this also . Ola and Uber can add these in there fleet for the people who has small pocket for hiring an car.

[@UnWrapImpulse]

M Suzuki Alto starts at 2.5L. ex Why not that, instead of this? 😀

[@bobbymathews9148]

36kmpl Mileage and lower running cost

[@VishwasRavindran92]

Never made for consumers!

[@anuj_singhal]

You can take Alto uphill to ladakh. This?

[@vemmanr]

They are all that only glorified coffins with zero protection & taxed to the roof. After all personal safety is still not much of problem for citizens & those THEY ELECT! (35kmph interesting when you got full size buses & trucks on same roads)

[@adityasinghaswal4923]

mileage

[@MrSikkandar]

After seeing this i am thinking proud of tata nano, at 2005 he give a perfect car for 1 lakhs, now this qute ex showroom price is 2.6 L, and nano ex showroom price is 2.7 L , so nano is far better option

[@weetbix2083]

Make it into a cheap EV with 120km range and it should do quite well.

[@matthewcallaway9228]

I think it,s a cool car I would love to drive one i hope they come to the UK INDIA make great small cars : )

[@BobanPRaj]

8:14 "it stopped" 😂

[@IbarTac-an]

Is this available in Philippines

[@jumz4488]

when this will come to the Philippines???? so many Filipino is waiting for this, we already have the bajaj RE 3 wheeler.

[@nelsonfernandes3004]

Tata nano is way better and cheaper

[@prabhakarant668]

Remember bajaj qute scores 1 star safety rating on euro ncap crash test !! That's better than India's most selling car's

[@chandrikaskumar7860]

There's the future of Indian transportation Awesome work Bajaj!

[@XycrisFuerzas]

how is the performance of this on uphill and downhill drive.. will it still be capable and safe?

[@bibinthampy1599]

I dont think this can be a alternate for rikshaws,coz maintainenace will be more than rikshaws..and in hot days it will not be comfortable to sit..coz of metal on the roof..which rickshaws dont have..etc..i like the outside look but..from inside not sufficient.

[@jmlalocanvlog5960]

Hello bajaj qute when is it available in market country Philippines.. excited to buy ang how about the price is it affordable?

[@robinbrar6230]

Look like bajaj used all the pulsar 220 engines

[@samr7449]

😂 😂 😂

[@gvk7659]

May be you are right

[@argustigreal5972]

Yeah

[@MrDangerousme]

Do you have branch in the Philippines and does this car equipped with AC?

[@rishijagtap3631]

Good alternative for a rickshaw.

[@fernandoenriqueromeromendo529]

Me gusta este autito! Debe gastar muy poca gasolina y para andar en mi pueblo, que mas se puede pedir? Si se vendiera en Mexico, yo lo compraria...

[@abhaygadde]

It's AUTOCAR 😂😂

[@maadhujovi9528]

Underated comment

[@v1nAyA]

TATA magic iris and TATA Ace Zip both are powered by just 11 BHP Engine though Diesel, and it can carry 5 ppl easily and in case of TATA Ace Zip, it can haul 500kg cargo. It's proven in Hilly regions of Himalayas too, so while 11BHP is just enough, its costly as well compared to second-hand options. Anyways, Qute's 20 BHP may be enough for all the work it can do, god knows its customers...

[@Amuserr]

Battery rickshaw has more seat and space than this. So it should be cheaper than e rickshaw. I assume rs. 40k a fair price. Trust me I am from Stanford

[@dharmateja2208]

Hi Thanks for the video. Shall I use it as a commercial vehicle for transportation of passengers? I am planning to cover around 350kms per day, is this vehicle capable of driving this many kms everyday? Also, is it possible for sitting 4 people at the back seat with some adjustment? Please clarify.

[@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520]

plz bring a electric version also

[@anantaghanokar233]

Witch colour is best for commercial purposes

[@sarath3708]

this car suits your channel name exactly AUTO-CAR :p

[@fumiyafuse6374]

If they will market here in the phillippines. Im sure it will boom

[@mangofangoe315]

This is the funniest autocar video I've seen...

[@ag135i]

It can be driven on which DL?.

[@Sin2appu]

Hope.... Electric Qute... Coming soon...

[@Samarelitecsplaye]

Heavy Quadricycles should be mandated by the government to replace conventional autos. These are much safer than the autos that we see and undoubtedly more comfortable too. If the prices can be made competitive, and similar to that of an auto, then it only makes sense to introduce heavy Quadricycles to replace the autos.

[@ArnoldPranks]

Great review: informative and interesting banter

[@rampande4866]

Cute can purchase for personal use?

[@vrsarath]

now put a busa engine in it!

[@a.j.9200]

Are you mad it is not good or dynamics and safety of this vehicl.... . H2r engine would make more sense😂😂😂

[@Khiladi_99]

You took the words right out of my mouth. This will be the perfect sleeper.

[@praveentitus7193]

Don't worry about the dynamics. Add a massive front wing and rear wing for downforce! Bolt on some fatter tyres too!!

[@anilpagare6611]

I watched the Lamborghini Urus video on Autocar India and this video automatically played after that "Bajaj Qute". Both extreme ends of life. Only in India :)

[@abhibera154]

They should bring out an electric version. Then we can say it's an idea whose time has come.

[@jeblinbiswas5932]

Tb iski price 5lakh hoti

[@jmlalocanvlog5960]

This is so cute and it's good for personal use. For going to work.. bring this product to Philippines, this is good than motorcycle its feel you are safe and comfortable

[@SelectCircle]

Ship it to the US. It'd sell like crazy.