Bajaj RE60 snatches "World Cheapest Car" title

Bajaj Auto claims its latest RE60 to be the cheapest car in the world, stealing the title from Tata Nano. Though rather unheard of in local shores, the company is a major player in the Indian automotive industry, and has made some 10 million vehicles since its start-up in 1945.

Specialising in 2 and 3 wheel passenger carriers, this is the first 4-wheeler for Bajaj, and is aimed as an ‘upgrade’ option for its existing clients. According to Bajaj, the body shell is constructed out of metal polymer, which makes it three times stronger than 3-wheelers in the market today. The car is designed and developed entirely in-house, has a 200cc, one cylinder engine, which claims to have fuel economy of nearly 40km/l.

The RE60 is expected to make its first appearance in Sri Lanka before starting sale in India. Official pricing will be released when production for the vehicles starts in a few months’ time.