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Bajaj Qute to make a mark in Lankan market

To launch in state of Kerala and Rajasthan
Milind Bade (Vice President – Marketing, Bajaj Auto Limited), K. S. Grihapathy (Senior Vice President – International Business, Bajaj Auto Limited), Shanaka Jayaweera (Director – Vehicle Sales, David Pieris Motor Company Private Limited), Manish Singh Rathore (Vice President – South Asia & Middle East, Bajaj Auto Limited) in India.
Milind Bade (Vice President – Marketing, Bajaj Auto Limited), K. S. Grihapathy (Senior Vice President – International Business, Bajaj Auto Limited), Shanaka Jayaweera (Director – Vehicle Sales, David Pieris Motor Company Private Limited), Manish Singh Rat

“Bajaj Qute, have received central government approval in June 2018 to sell in India. We have now received STA (State transport authority) approvals in 18 states and have started sales of Qute in the state of Kerala and Rajasthan. The initial response from Qute customers has been good.”

This was disclosed by K S Grihapathy, Senior Vice President, Export Business Unit, Bajaj Auto Ltd at a press meet with Sri Lankan media personal in India.

He also said “With Qute, we are now raising the bar and ushering in a new solution of transportation that is cleaner, safer and more comfortable. Qute is being exported to more than 30 countries and we have exported over7,000 vehicles so far.”

“Across the globe Qute is being loved by the customers. In Sri Lanka we have positioned Qute as ‘My Family Vehicle!’’ and we thank our customers in Sri Lanka for their wholehearted welcome for Qute. We are proud to announce that there are already 650 happy Qute owners in Sri Lanka.”

Qute has been designed in response to requirements of low cost, first and last mile public transport across the world by optimizing size, weight, cost and speed.

The sale of bajaj Qute is expected to rise sharply in Sri Lanka as well,” said Shanaka Jayaweera Director Vehicle Sales David Pieris Motor Company.” This is in the backdrop that Qute is gaining vast popularity in Europe America and Japanas well,” he said.

Qute follows a philosophy of Smart and Sensible Design. It has got Eco friendly, fuel efficient, world class DTSi Engine, it is Smart in its size and handling, it Smart in safety with its monocoque body and it is Smart in the space that it offers to passengers and their luggage.

The Qute’s 216cc Four Stroke, twin-spark, single cylinder, four valve, liquid cooled DTSi engine generates 9.7 Kw power at 5500 RPM & 18.9 Nm Torque at 4000 RPM. It is easy to drive, compact, lightweight and has an extremely low carbon emission of 66 gm/km.

Bajaj QUTE

The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business houses in India. Its footprint stretches over a wide range of industries, spanning automobiles (two wheelers manufacturer and three wheelers manufacturer), home appliances, lighting, iron and steel, insurance, travel and finance.

The group’s flagship company, Bajaj Auto, is ranked as the world’s largest three-wheeler manufacturer and third largest motorcycle manufacturer. The Bajaj brand is well-known across several countries in Latin America, Africa, Middle East, South and South East Asia.

Founded in 1926, at the height of India’s movement for independence from the British, the group has an illustrious history. The integrity, dedication, resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today, are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause.


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