Bajaj Auto launches RE600 cargo carrier
23 Sep 2009
Mumbai: The world's largest manufacturer of three-wheelers, Bajaj Auto, today announced the launch of ''RE600'' cargo vehicle, developed by the company's R&D team.
The company said that thenew mini cargo carrier delivers the highest mileage and lowest operating costs in the commercial 3-wheeler category.
"RE600 offers best in class mileage which is at least 5 km per liter of diesel more than other vehicles," the company said in a press release.
It said the RE 600 has been developed for cargo movement in congested cities and towns and, "It has the lowest turning radius for high maneuverability even on narrow roads, has twin front suspension and a spacious cabin for comfortable long hrs of drive, has high torque for quick pick-up even with heavy loads and has ease of frequent and quick start-stop cycles, making it the best suited vehicle for in-city operations.
The RE 600 is priced at Rs103,686 ex-showroom Pune.
R C Maheshwari, CEO, commercial vehicles, Bajaj Auto Ltd, said, ''With the launch of this vehicle, we are meeting the needs of those customers with payloads upto 600kg and are not willing to pay high operating and fixed costs.
RE 600 would not only match but exceed the needs of those Customers who rely on in-city transportation as a major need for their last leg distribution to retailers and end users. As the vehicle is attractively priced, it also has the ability to create self employment opportunities.