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Smart and environment friendly mobility for all
As Sri Lanka’s largest automotive company, serving the vast majority by providing affordable, economical and convenient transportation solutions, David Pieris Motor Company Ltd. (DPMC) believes the ability to own a four-wheel vehicle, should be a possibility for all; and now with Bajaj QUTE quadricycle in the market – they finally can.
The Bajaj QUTE is a Smart vehicle for a smart family. It is a quadricycle powered by World-Class patented DTSi technology. It comes with an engine capacity of 216.6 cm3 delivering 9.7 kW power at 5500 rpm and has a curb weight of less than 500 kg.
It is spacious and has an enclosed body structure, giving the driver and passengers a comfortable and safer ride. Also, it has more than adequate space for luggage, runs at optimum restricted speed and its monocoque body provides safety for all. But most importantly it has 40% lower carbon emissions, conforms to BSIV emission norms and lower fuel consumption than a small car.
The ‘Bajaj QUTE’ is available at an attractive introductory price of Rs. 1,067,450 at DPMC showrooms island-wide.
Commenting on Bajaj QUTE quadricycles, DPMC Chief Operating Officer Naalaka Madugalle said, “Bajaj QUTE is ideally suited for family or personal transportations and delivers on our promise of bringing the best from Bajaj India’s product range to Sri Lanka. Its smart and sensible design with a turning radius of 3.5 m, low emissions and fuel efficiency makes it ideal for urban and rural running. It has been extensively tested across Sri Lanka and whether in traffic or rugged rural roads the performance has been impressive. It is also backed by DPMC’s extensive island wide network of service and spare parts dealers.”
Elaborating further Madugalle said, “The QUTE also meets the stringent European Quadricycle norms and has the European WVTA (Whole Vehicle Type Approval) certification awarded by RDW Netherlands.”
Bajaj QUTE is currently being marketed in over 30 countries including Turkey, Poland, Portugal in the EU, Russia, Mexico and Colombia in North America, South Africa, African countries, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
