Baba Automata Trading Pvt Limited, launched the Multix, a ‘3 in 1’ personal utility vehicle in the domestic market on Thursday. 

The Multix is a car built by Eicher-Polaris to target people who want to use their car for more than just taking people from point A to point B. The vehicle acts as a people carrier, goods carrier and even a power generator.

The family friendly Multix is a great people carrier as it has a seating capacity for five people, reads a press release. The vehicle can also transport goods with ease thanks to its ample boot space, which can be expanded from 418 litre up to 1,918 litre.

Powering the Multix is a diesel four stroke single-cylinder BS IV compliant engine that pumps out 13.4 PS of power and a max torque of 37 Nm. The vehicle has a tank capacity of 11.5 litre with a mileage of 25 to 30 kilometres, claims the company.

The engine can also be used as a generator using the smart X-Port (power take-off) point as an accessory which can power home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and water pumps. It can also be used as an alternate source of power at events, reads a press release.

According to the company, the Multix’s engine will consume less than a litre of fuel for every one hour of electricity generated.

The multi-functional vehicle is also a joy to ride, with independent suspension at the front and rear making the ride smooth, reads a press release. It is perfect for the rough roads of Nepal, with a sturdy tubular frame body, 172mm of ground clearance and a turning radius of less than 4 metre, claims the company.

The personal utility vehicle is available in two variants, Multix AX+ and Multix MX. There will be multiple colour options to choose from. The Multix can be purchased at Baba Automata Trading Limited for Rs1.25 million. Baba Group Director Bishal Shah said, “The Multix is an affordable vehicle that people from all walks of life can buy.”