Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3

Here is our latest Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 Spec Comparison to know which is the real deal. 

Pickup trucks in India are performance oriented and built for numerous business applications. They come with high-performance powertrain and drivetrain to handle the stress and challenges put forth by remote locations, weather and such factors associated with it. In fact, pickup trucks are more relied upon by business owners rather than bigger trucks, simply because they are efficient, powerful and have the capacity to go through narrow roads like a breeze. 

However, in the last few years, mini trucks have been taking their spot by delivering superior performance and comfort similar to that of bigger trucks. Needless to say, now there is a healthy competition for leadership between pickup trucks and mini trucks. An apt example of a healthy fight between Pickup and Mini trucks would be between Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T and Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3. 

Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T and Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 are poles apart but similar in many ways since they offer performance, comfort and reliability like that of a bigger heavy-duty truck. But they contend with each other, so if you are also curious like us to know which is the best truck, then Here is the Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 spec comparison to know which is the real deal. 

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1. Engine and Performance: 

The Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T comes equipped with an m2DiCR 4-cylinder 2.5L TB engine which is tuned to churn out 56 kW of maximum power at 3200 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at around 1400 - 2200 rpm. Its engine is coupled to a 5 Speed, All Synchromeshed (5 Forward + 1 Reverse) gearbox for better power delivery. 

Vehicle	Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T	Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3
Engine	m2DiCR 4-cylinder 2.5L TB engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder, BS6 compliant diesel engine
Gearbox	5 Speed, All Synchromeshed	Fully synchronized 5-speed, manual with a cable shift type gearbox
Max. Power	56 kW	59.6 kW
Max. Torque	200 Nm	190 Nm

Meanwhile, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 comes fitted with a 1.5 L, 3 Cylinder, BS6 compliant Diesel engine which has the capacity to churn out 59.6 kW of maximum power at 3300 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque somewhere between 1600 - 2400 rpm. The engine of this truck is coupled to a fully synchronized 5-speed, manual with a cable shift-type gearbox for maximum power delivery. 

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2. Brakes and Suspension: 

The Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T rolls with disc brakes in the front end while the rear comes fitted with drum brakes for efficient stopping power. In terms of suspension, it gets 5 leaves Rigid Leaf Spring suspension with an Anti-roll bar at the front while the rear houses 9 leaves Rigid Leaf Spring suspension with Hydraulic Double Acting Telescopic shock absorbers.

Vehicle	Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T	Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3
Brakes	Disc/ Drum brakes	Ventilated Discs/ Drums
Front Suspension	5 leaves Rigid leaf spring suspension with an Anti-roll bar provided	Over-slung parabolic leaves
Rear Suspension	9 leaves rigid leaf spring suspension with Hydraulic Double Acting, Telescopic shock absorbers	Over-slung semi-elliptic springs

On the other hand, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 comes fitted with hydraulic vacuum-assisted brakes for efficient braking performance As for suspension, it gets over-slung parabolic leaves in the front while the rear houses over-slung semi-elliptic springs. 

Also Read: Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Lite Comparo

3. Weights and Dimensions: 

The Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T comes with a wheelbase of 3260 mm, fuel tank capacity of 60 litres, 1700 kgs payload weight, and Gross Vehicle Weight of 3490 kgs.

Vehicle	Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T	Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3
GVW	3490 kgs	2990 kgs
Wheelbase	3260 mm	2590 mm
Payload	1700 kgs	1400 Kgs
Tyres Size	7.00R15, 12 PR	215/75 R15 LT (Tubeless).
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 litres	40 litres

On the other side, the Bada Dost i3 comes with load body dimensions rated 2860 X 1750 X 441 (L x B x H), a rated payload of 1400 kgs, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2990 kgs, a wheelbase of 2590 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres and tyres sized 215/75 R15 LT (Tubeless). 

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Thus, you are reading the latest Mahindra Bolero Pik Up Extralong 1.7T vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 spec comparison.

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