Bajaj Qute Review - In-depth test drive of South Africa’s cheapest “car”
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
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In all our years in this industry, we’ve never seen a new vehicle launch in South Africa create a stir quite like the Bajaj Qute. Social media literally exploded with comments and videos about the little Indian “car”, and so we got hold of one as quick as we could to bring you this review.
The Bajaj Qute is on sale in South Africa for R75,000 and comes standard with a 2 year/20 000km warranty. There is no service plan included or even available as an optional extra. You can buy or repair your Bajaj Qute at one of three dealers in Johannesburg, one in Pretoria, one in Cape Town and soon there will be one each in Durban and Ggeberha (Port Elizabeth).
In this video, Ciro De Siena takes you on a detailed tour of the car, and takes it for a spin around the Killarney Racetrack to test its dynamic abilities in a safe environment.
Here is everything you want or need to know about the Bajaj Qute in South Africa.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:22 Speed Test
2:21 What is a Bajaj Qute?
2:57 Engine
4:11 What is it like to drive the Bajaj Qute?
6:29 Front bumper
7:04 Wheels
7:41 Handbrake position and passenger seat space
8:28 Fuel filler
8:49 Back of the car
9:28 Front interior features
12:50 Is buying the Bajaj Qute a good idea?
15:19 Pricing
15:30 Warranty and service plan
15:42 Where to buy the Bajaj Qute?
15:54 Outro
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This car is made for last mile connectivity in developing nations.
Much safer than a two wheeler or a three wheeler. Please don't compare it with a Car.
Its not a car, it's a Quadricycle !!
I don't see how this is safer than a 2 wheeler, at least a 2 wheeler will eject you from a bad crash while this thing will be your coffin.
@@wetlettuce4768 a fair comparison would be with a three wheeler tuk tuk(auto rickshaw) than a motorcycle. Would love to be in this during a crash than an auto rickshaw.
"This car is made..." but not a car. Got it!
@@wetlettuce4768 well technically, there's a higher percentage of dying if you get "ejected" during an accident😂
If you want to call it a quadricycle then they could've at least added headrests and airbags and make it more stable but I understand that such additions would add to the cost but I would think that buying a 2nd hand car would be better value than this pile of garbage
This thing makes a Kwid and an S Presso look like an S-Class
Lol
It's probably safer as it won't go fast .
Just remove the doors and rear seats then use it as a golf cart. 😆
It still looks better than any BMW
@@mattlr01 u mean the ones with the big ass grills
Someone said "no airbags, we die like real men"😭
😅💀💀
😂
Correct sir. 💯😭😭🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂 La u fa rifu serious.
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It's actually a safer version of TUK-TUK.
Imagine showing up to your motorcycle license test in this thing.
You are so messed up...."why does it sound like the window is open"....hahahahahahahahahahahaha, killed me.
😂😂😂
Finally! A car that has similar handeling than a Hilux in the moose test
I still can't believe people ignored Tata Nano for this little mess..
Actually they didn't many bought & love nano a lot, its just manipulation competitor made people believe people hate nano. Even today if i have money & opportunity to buy Nano i will buy it. Quote however is just quadricycle not a car.
Everything is marketing
marketing bhai, name dekh QUTE sounds cute. People dont wanna buy world's cheapest car, they wanna buy a cute car.👍
@@Mikeedawson good joke even name is one kind of marketing
...when your Baja is basically one whole crumple zone....
I see these replacing the delivery tuk tuks and estate golf carts.Clever idea though.
I also think its a clever idea... could also maybe work as local "cab" in a village.
That's the whole idea of this car or Quadra cycle... I would love to be in this than tuktuk in a rainy or stormy day
That is what its made for. Sadly in India it didnt sell that way.
Let's not dismiss the fact that it comes with it's own fire extinguisher. That's something to think about.
All CNG vehicles must be shipped with a fire extinguisher in the car due to government laws! Even top of the line, premium CNG vehicles come with a fire extinguisher because the government requires it.
It was developed as an alternative to three wheeler RichShaw in India. Its primary objective is not to be a car but to be a four wheeler RickShaw. If you view it as a car, you are committing a mistake.
Yes
This is much safer when compared to a tuk tuk .
It was meant to be used in a city.
Not in a race course.
You guys are brilliant in reviewing it this way.
It’s far too expensive to be a rickshaw. It’s cheaper to buy a used Suzuki than to buy this. And a Suzuki will give you power windows, Air con, better comfort and slightly better safety.
@@TheBrass18
01) It is to be used as a Rickshaw and has an engine of a motor-cycle. Please do not compare it with a car.
02) A used car would be cheaper to buy but not to maintain as a passanger vehicle in India. Rickshaw is used to travel within cities and towns in India. It accomodates people of lower class and lower middle class. People of upper middle class and high class have a car of their own for travel. Bying a car for personal usage is actually a sign of being a person of the above mentiones classes.
@@DailyLifeSolution India has alot of Cotton, you could build a modern Trabi with cotton and a motor cycle engine.
@@nox5555 India builds better cars than trabi's, go get some info on Indian automobile industry before say something seeing this little heck.
Max Speed: 70kmph
Speed Traps: *you weren’t supposed to do that*
You might reach that after driving down a mine shaft. 😆
This car solves most of developing world transportation issues it's also great 2and 3rd cars.
Put a roll cage, upgrade brakes and tyres and put a used hayabusa motor in it....
🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌
Thing's gunna fly, bruh!
next thing you know you'll lap space x around mars
That would be so badass since the car is already ripped.
Then it would fall over and spin around like Curly Howard.
I think it is perfect for jam packed streets and bumper to bumper traffic. The review should be on a busy street not a race course.
Good, my Bajaj Chetak electric vehicle also has a top speed of 70kmph!!.. believe it or not, this is THE first UA-cam channel to actually test the bajaj qute in such an environment with such a detailed review and I am thrilled with this!!.. first few scenes and am loving this video already!!!. Great job!!!..
I agree with the assessment that the motor IS capable of handling more speeds but is limited to 70kmph.. same thing with the Bajaj Chetak electric vehicle..
The ideal ride in this vehicle would be a home-office drive, and maybe a drive to the local neighbourhood store… a city runabout I must say..
Idk about this spec, will wait for the Bajaj Qute Sport
😂
if that was sold in the States someone would put a hemi in it 😂
Imagine Swapping it With LS4 Motor.
US market will go down because under 20 dollar is the service cost only after 5,000 kilometres
I think this is more of an Ubereats/Takealot vehicle, safer than a scooter I guess
Yeah definitely
It is made for that purpose only -To replace Autorickshaws and for delivery people to carry some weight with efficiency like a motorcycle - That’s why it’s a Quadracycle .
@@akshaynyaharkar Now see our government buys these at a million rand each and use them as ambulances.
@@Deontjie this would make a bad ambulance.
it does not have proper suspension to provide comfort. Neither it has durability and speed...... thats a bad plan 😂
Its far far better than a Tuktuk.. Specially in a rainy day... Also safer
Your lungs are the airbags, with your arms and legs being the crumple zones 😭😂
It’s actually performed good in a crash test
😂😂😂good one. 😂😂😂
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@@thabo9218 Compared to other quadricycles, it's alright, but it cannot be called safe in any way.
This quadricycle was made by Bajaj as a replacement for 3 wheeled tuktuks/autorickhshaws that ply the roads in India and South-east Asian countries .
Stuffin a Hayabusa engine in that chasis and that would make it one hell of a sleeper hahaha
Don't forget the bucket seat
Read my mind
It will bliksem over as soon as you launch the Busa engine once! Rather strap the Busa engine to a coffin and save time 😂😁😂😁😂
Don’t forget a roll cage cause this thing is very unsafe💀
That's over kill, considering what that engine does in a smart or mini. A 600 maybe?
I can only imagine them blowing around in the next giant Cape storm
Was thinking the same thing, it wont work haha
Yep, one of those windy days that blew the stupid cyclists away on the Argus will blow this and it's cheapskate dumb driver into the ocean! LOL😃😃😂
@@labourlawact7826 what kind of person is this. Wow
@@nomasikisiki607 Someone stupid enough to buy this junk. Wow, you have to be really stupid to even consider it.
...or maybe the wind can get it to 100km/h
I heard that when it runs over a used chappie on the road, it gets stuck there and it won't move not even a little inch!!!
😂
I had so much curiosity about this, watched tons of reviews of the Qute but only this one answered my questions. Well done
The review put a smile on my face. That's why I'm subscibed
Apparently this car costs R65 000. I'd rather pay R50 000 for a used citi golf
Or a clean Nissan Sentra. Much better than a citi golf
@Truth Seeker It offers nothing but to put your life in danger.
@@labourlawact7826 who's going to car jack you in that? 😂
@@labourlawact7826 anything is better than this death trap
@@thabangdiswane6503 Exactly
I've been waiting for this since I saw it on the video on Tik Tok👀
I love this little Bajaj. I want one. I am going to get myself one.
Rest in peace
It's nice but it's A Quadracycle not fully car.
A Car that makes the Kwid get a 5 star safety rating.
Considering it's speeds probably not.
I was thinking that a car that could only go 70mph was slow, but not ridiculous. Then he said "kilometers." That's ridiculous.
If it could go 70 mph that wouldn't be so bad but only 70 kph for a vehicle that is supposed to be highway legal sounds scary.
This vehicle(Bajaj qute) is designed to be a direct competition with TATA Magic iris& Mahindra jeeto van.
Bajaj is one of the top motorcycle Company in the world.
TATA& Mahindra Dont required any introduction.
Our reviewer is hella funny but this is his most hilarious review 🤣when I saw the bell saying it's the review of the Qute, I laughed before watching it.
I love it. If they come to Australia, which I very much doubt, I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Maybe two, one for each foot...
My jaw is still on the floor after hearing this costs 75K
Awesome price. Does it come in yellow?😅😭👏
Audi A4 WITH AIRBAGS, R30 000
I was expecting like 10K for this sack of shit, so yes, it's massively overpriced
75k for that piece of crap. I hope South Africans don’t buy this death trap. How did the government even approve this car for SA? Ahh. Another Gupta deal.
Getting my self a 5th hand Corolla toyota
I'd get this just to go around the neighbourhood, and to the local shops etc.
No one going to hijack you. Freedom to cruise around - 30/40 kph is a vibe
Actually bajaj is one of the biggest motorbike manufacturer in the world so I'm sure this is sharing many more parts with its plethora of motorbikes in it's portfolio.
Well how's the blue thing goin man?
Biggest??? I heard only about Honda, kawasaki, Harley, ducati,bmw ,yamaha etc etc
Bajaj owns half of KTM
@@Henry12341 in low displacement, affordable pcommuter bikes, bajaj is the biggest manufacturer. They don't make large displacement bikes
@@sossiepie2243Dominar is 400cc but that’s about it
Maybe an alternative to a golf cart for estate security or some similar environment but on the public roads this is just not something people should use.
They should have made the car height lower to reduce the center of gravity. Its too top-heavy.
the intended demographic of this vehicle (varsity clowns, coffee boys (a.k.a "interns"), juveniles (aka "teenagers"), etc) simply won't have the discipline and driving experience to drive this thing safely.
Heck, the fact that it is legally a motorcycle unfortunately means even little teenagers can drive this coffin.
its replacement of an auto
People use scooters and motorbikes too !!! Why doesn't anyone complain about them?
@@daakuredpanda5782 getting ejected from a bike seems a lot more acceptable way to die than crumpled up in this poorly designed claustrophobic sardine can.
This is perfect for last mile connectivity in developing nation..
Safer than two wheeler and accommodate more people if not more luggage.
Beautiful review!! From start to finish!! Plus you were laughing the whole episode so I enjoyed it!
In India it is popular as last mile commercial transportation. It is safer than the autorickshaw/tuk tuks and has better weather protection. Low total cost of ownership, good fuel efficiency, ground clearance and compact dimensions are its USP. We still don't get 3 point rear seat belt here in India ! Review made me laugh quite a lot. Awesome 👍
Yah l mean this car beats a Tuk tuk by far.
How about the spare parts replacement? It's simmilar with motorcycle too?
This with a renault twizy battery and motor in would be good, at least it would be more weather proof than the twizy for UK roads.
I’ve BEEN waiting for this review!
I'm so excited right now. 🙄🤣🤣🤣
This puts a whole new meaning to “Makula”
Man, once dealerships sell these things with sunroof, tinted windows, mags, and LED headlights.... its going to make the GTI go out of business.
Your girlfriend is going to get picked up by this ride while you're at work my man, you won't even believe it.
I love how it still has a spare wheel!
I really did not expect this i wont lie lol
The first thing I do with this bad boy is drop it, performance exhaust, and a killer sound system.
Jacques Myburgh • yup you can do that this quadricycle is a perfect experimental platform
I never thought you would review this car. The funniest review ever 🤣🤣🤣
It's convenient, you can load it on a bike trailer and take it safely to the dealership for a service - no need to risk the highway and Cape Town cross winds.
If Qute is launched in electric version, I'd definitely buy.
I'd recommend to take the doors off so you can jump out of this thing if it ever crashes.
Curtains to the driver if it crashes.
Better than mororcycle.
You won't jump if it crashes
*Thanks for the BAJAJ review!!*
Good useable review Ciro
At that price range there is plenty of cars out there for sub R70 000
Yeah l would rather buy a good used Citi golf for about 45k.
Makes sense for small businesses
Best, funniest review I’ve watched ever! You said it as it is. 👍🏻
Akrapovic should make an exhaust system for this beast...
It should be a crime to have such a car on the market.
It would have been a crime. By the were clever and decided to have it classified as a motorcycle instead of a car. So since motorcycles are not expected to meet the same safety requirements as cars, it means they can get away with selling a car like this.
But at least they did the right thing by not trying to lie to customers about its safety. If you buy this car, you will do so knowing that its not safe.
Been waiting for this; lovely review ...couldn't stop laughing 😂😭😭😭😂
Great vid Ciro 👏👏👏
We have them in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. They are used for passengers just as auto-rickshaws(tuk-tuks), they also park in the same places, they are used in highways just as other cars. FUN FACT: Auto-rickshaws are all called BAJAJ in here, all of them from all makers.
This is going to be fun, let me grab some popcorn😂😂😂
Wow, 70K that's a lot of money. I thought the price of 5000 on Twitter was real because your own body is the airbags.
Its 70km per hour not R70,000
@@brendagogwana2988 At 15:21 time on the video the guy said 75 thousand rands. Unless I did not hear that correctly. I understand its 70Km per hour also.
I want to see this come up against a taxi
Boet. Cars around you on the freeway doing 120. Which freeway? Joburg freeway speed limit is 200 in the yellow lane
I can see a fleet of these things standing at a backyard mechanic's place in the townships having their engines replaced with a 650cc Kawasaki Ninja engine... . . At least no one will hijack you in that thing.
I'd like to see this handle cape towns winds and Durban's hills.
Next to a large truck above 35kmph or so - this will be blown off from the cross winds 😂😂
Or if an elephant sneezes in the bush
It can never climb those Durban north hills 😂😂
I'm literally on the floor 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is hilarious
If it were available in India I'd have bought it just to do shopping, cause there's literally no parking space for cars here. But unfortunately it's not road legal here
Really? Since It's created by Indians, I thought it would be road legal
It is road legal, but not highway legal. This was a flop in India, but various countries/governments in the world showed interest in these things to replace "tuk tuks"
Been waiting for this one
speedlimiter?engine feels like it has more to give?they probably saving the extra power for the performance version😧
Yeah they will charge you 2000 bucks more to remove limiter. 😆
this thing is eventually going to blow up into something better than it is ..lets give the sales a chance to gain momentum ....I hope .
It reminds me of a cross between a Trabant and a Reliant Robbin. And the Robbin was known for landing on it's side more than a few times. As for a licence for this thing. What type do you need and are you also forced to get a PDP like with Tuk-Tuks?
Can you please do a review of the Hyundai Atos
Not sure about the car yet I'd like to see Kyalami on the F1 calender again.
Greetings from The Netherlands.
Rolling this in neutral down Wynberg hill towards Constantia on a windy Sunday afternoon.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Impossible. How is it going to get up Wynberg Hill in the first place?
You will end up in someone's lounge
What they don't say is if you do get to 100 on a downhill how do you stop with a loaded car... It will snake 🐍 like a Uno and flip breaking! Very bad!
This is perfect for driving to shops on back roads and side streets.
Do you have a link to the crash test?
You've made my day Ciro! This car is so funny, but I must say that I'm quite worried about safety with this car. I also worry about whether it won't be a nuisance on the roads with that low speed limiter. You know some oke's gonna try his luck on the freeway hey.
You know us South Africans bru. First thing we mod is removing that limiter. Maybe we can do 85. 😆
Imaging driving from Cape Town to Paarl. Will take you half a day. And lots of hooting
Howsit.. will you be able to do an in-depth review of the new haval jolion?
Please and Thank You!!
Indians are pioneer for all great inventions (even though world is not recognized, because of lot of lot of reasons behind), in future it you may see lot of surprises specially from Indian Giants!!!!
So be ready......!!!!
Actually in India bajaj qute costs INR 1.7 lacs which is 35000 rand
Who wants to see Ciro do donuts or a handbrake turn in one of these 😍😍
Only a mad person that wants to see him get hurt or killed.
Well you made an interesting review
So.... What happened to the drag race you spoke about at the beginning of the video?
The roads will never be the same. Road rage levels will increase ten fold… forever
Hulle gaan jou moer ja.
They should have called it a Bajaj 911. It's rear-engined and has a boot in the front, after all.
I've subscribed, sir!
After watching this review I feel like this car is too expensive for what it offers😂😂 this should be 30k
Can't be highway legal as the minimum speed on the highway is 80km/h. That is what that blue 80 boards mean.
🤔good point
Go and tell that to the fat girls on the N2 in the fast lane, doing forty. In there brand new company Jeeps or Corollas. Or the Avanza taxis with 12 passengers.
Get a Cooper Mini if you want a real small car. The drawback - its not really meant for out of town trips.
If you use it on local roads, its serviceable.
Just wait till people start putting a 272 cam and Freeflow on it😂😂
i'm gonna guess a tuk-tuk as the drag race competitor.
It's meant to replace tuk-tuk in India. And it is not being marketed as personal vehicle.
I drive a tuk tuk doing food deliveries... Much fun to be had 😁 Mine's a diesel and maxes at 65 on the speedo 😂GPS says its 56km/h then
@@andrewjohnson8346 How do you know it's not the speedo that is lying to you? :D
@@Vengir lol😂
What's happening at 10:02 with the steering column appearing unfinished in paint work?
You just burst my bubble there....got excited when you said it is high way worthy 😂😂😂😂💀
That's basically a 4wheeled rickshaw 😂😂
I bough a second hand 2007 Toyota Yaris four cylinder for only R40 000 in 2017 , till now It driving like a Cham, Imagine I'm driving from Gauteng to Durban then Cape Town Every two Months to see my family...
Toyota is the best it will never let you down
If possible make a video on TATA's Nano, its also world's cheapest Car ever and you can easily compare with this BAJAJ's Qute, and im sure you will get more surprise because of its awesome features with very less price.
Tata hardly reach 60km/hour.
First comment 😃. You are better off getting something decent pre-owned for similar price...
True,,you can get a polo, safer, much more practical, for even Less or equal to that bajaj price...
Polo will be gone in 30 seconds and one thief
I would have the Honda Ballade instead of this
My 20 year old Sentra is far better than this. And it can go to at least 180 km/h...
I bet you as soon as this december you will find these on the highway at full capacity with mattresses and wardrobes on top with folks driving home to the rural areas to see their family for the holidays
I loved ed edd n eddy
@@lanticocean greatest cartoon of all time
Hamara Bajaj.
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best review ever .