Ashok Leyland Dost

Ashok Leyland Dost Key Features

Ashok Leyland Dost Variants

The Ashok Leyland Dost is offered in 2 variants - the base model of Ashok Leyland Dost is 563000 and the top variant is 572000 which come with CNG, 45 HP, 170 Nm, 3 cylinders, 1478 cc, 120 L, 2545 Kg and 1208 Kg.

Ashok Leyland Dost Detailed Overview

• Overview

  Ashok Leyland is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1948. It is the second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India known for producing vehicles that cater for the last-mile delivery services and logistics that demand timely transportation of goods. While the bigger CVs from the brand are deemed to be best for delivery based firms that transport and provide services in remote parts of India, there exists one light commercial vehicle that presents similar characteristics. It is none other than the Ashok Leyland Dost.

   

  Today, due to the potential of the Ashok Leyland Dost, It has been presented as an award-winning light commercial vehicle from the brand which is ideal for last-mile transportation of goods loaded off bigger trucks. Also, the car-like ease and fuel efficiency of this vehicle make it a convenient choice of transportation both in rural and urban areas.

  As for details, Ashok Leyland Dost is a strong contender to the likes of Mahindra Bolero Pikup ExtraLong, Mahindra Bolero Pikup ExtraStrong, Tata Intra V30 and Tata Yodha Pickup. The Dost comes at a starting price of Rs.7.24 Lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The vehicle comes power-packed with a 1.5 L, 3-cylinder turbocharged common rail diesel engine that churns out 70hp (52.1 kW) of power and 170 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. 

• Engine and Performance

  As mentioned earlier, the Ashok Leyland Dost comes power-packed with a 1.5 L, i-GEN 6 Technology Turbo-charged common (TDCR) rail engine that churns out 45 hp of power and 170 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The award-winning light commercial vehicle now comes with i-GEN6 technology that not only provides power but also improves the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. It also has a superior level of gradeability that enables the Dost to climb steep terrain efficiently even with cargo onboard. The vehicle also comes equipped with an efficient manual steering system that not only lessens the steering effort but also makes manoeuvring the vehicle much easier.

  Summary

  The vehicle performs efficiently and has an ample amount of power. In addition to this, the vehicle is quite easy to manoeuvre.

• Suspension and Brakes

  The Ashok Leyland Dost comes fitted with Independent Suspension with Double Wishbone in the front and Transverse Leaf Spring Parabolic Overslung suspension at the rear. The suspension setup of the Dost is pliant. Ashok Leyland has managed to provide a well-balanced suspension setup that is neither floaty nor stiff. They perform extremely well under tension and provide decent comfort for the driver and passengers. Both the front as well as rear suspension easily evens out the small bumps on the road when the vehicle is moving at low speeds. At higher speeds, the driver of the Dost could feel well connected with the road thanks to the well-weighted steering setup that also helps in decent high-speed stability. 

  As for the brakes, the front end is equipped with disc brakes while the rear comes fitted with drum brakes. They function efficiently even in wet weather conditions thanks to the Vacuum-assisted Hydraulic brake setup with LSPV.

  Summary

  The suspension setup of the vehicle is quite decent as it provides good comfort. The brakes function efficiently even in wet weather conditions.

• Dimension And Payload

  The Ashok Leyland Dost measures 4485mm in length, 1670mm in width and 1835mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2350mm. The load body of the vehicle is measured 2500mm x 1620mm (Length x Breadth). The Dost has a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2590kg. The payload capacity of the vehicle is 1250kg.

  Summary

  The vehicle has decent ground clearance, so driving over the bad sections of roads would not be a tough ordeal.

• Features

  The Dost gets a spacious and practical cabin. In addition to the adjustable driver's seat, it also gets a power-assisted steering wheel and lots of storage spaces. Apart from these, this light commercial truck also features Front Impact Absorption Bar, Load Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) with Booster Brakes and ELR Seat Belts. The vehicle also gets a digital instrument cluster and a charging port for convenience. 

  Summary

  The vehicle comes equipped with a decent list of features that is necessary by all standards.

• Engine and Performance

  The Ashok Leyland Dost is powered by a three-cylinder, 1478cc turbocharged diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission that delivers 58 hp of power with 157 Nm of torque. It is known for its durability, reliability, performance and fuel efficiency.

  Summary

  The three-cylinder, 1478cc diesel engine of Ashok Leyland Dost is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox that delivers 58 hp of power with 157 Nm of torque.

• Suspension and Brakes

  The Ashok Leyland Dost comes with a robust suspension setup that is designed to offer a comfortable and stable ride, the front suspension of the Dost consists MacPherson strut with coil springs and a Semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension at the rear. The Ashok Leyland Dost comes with 155/80 R14 tyres which provide excellent road grip to the Dost. In terms of braking, the Ashok Leyland Dost is equipped with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.

  Summary

  Equipped with 14-inch tyres, the Ashok Leyland Dost is equipped with a MacPherson strut with coil springs at the front and a Semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension at the rear.

• Payload

  The Ashok Leyland Dost measures 4,870 mm long, 1,560 mm wide and 1,910 mm tall. With these dimensions in place, the Ashok Leyland Dost is a perfectly sized LCV available in the market right now. The cargo box measures 3,400 mm in length, 1620 mm in width and 380 mm in height, the Dost offers an excellent payload capacity of up to 1500 kg. The overall gross weight of the Ashok Leyland Dost is 2,750kg.

  Summary

  Measuring 4,870 mm long, 1,560 mm wide and 1,910 mm tall, the Dost offers an excellent payload capacity of up to 1500 kg.

• Exterior

  The front fascia of the Ashok Leyland Dost features a bold and aggressive look with a sleek grille and a chrome-plated Ashok Leyland logo in the centre, the compact and aerodynamic body design of the dost gives it a modern look, and the side profile of the Ashok Leyland Dost feature large windows for good visibility and a functional side step for easy ingress and egress.

  Summary

  The Ashok Leyland Dost features a bold and aggressive look with a sleek grille and the compact and aerodynamic body design of the dost gives it a modern look.

• Interior

  The dashboard of the Dost is simple and basic and it features easy-to-read dials and gauges for speed, fuel level, and engine temperature. The Dost comes with a power-assisted steering wheel, which makes it easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces and provides a comfortable driving experience.

  Summary

  The dashboard of the Dost is simple and basic. The Dost is also equipped with a power-assisted steering wheel.

• Features

  Coming to the feature list of the Ashok Leyland Dost it gets an air conditioning system, a tiltable power steering wheel, and storage compartments for keeping small items such as documents, mobile phones, etc. The other features offered in the Ashok Leyland Dost include cup holders, a USB charger and a 1-DIN audio system.

  Summary

  The Ashok Leyland Dost gets an air conditioning system, a tiltable power steering wheel and a 1-DIN audio system.

• Overview

  Ashok Leyland is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1948. It is the second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India known for producing vehicles that cater for the last-mile delivery services and logistics that demand timely transportation of goods. While the bigger CVs from the brand are deemed to be best for delivery based firms that transport and provide services in remote parts of India, there exists one light commercial vehicle that presents similar characteristics. It is none other than the Ashok Leyland Dost. Today, due to the potential of the Ashok Leyland Dost, It has been presented as an award-winning light commercial vehicle from the brand which is ideal for last-mile transportation of goods loaded off bigger trucks. Also, the car-like ease and fuel efficiency of this vehicle make it a convenient choice of transportation both in rural and urban areas. As for details, Ashok Leyland Dost is a strong contender to the likes of Mahindra Bolero Pikup ExtraLong, Mahindra Bolero Pikup ExtraStrong, Tata Intra V30 and Tata Yodha Pickup. The Dost comes at a starting price of Rs.7.24 Lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The vehicle comes power-packed with a 1.5 L, 3-cylinder turbocharged common rail diesel engine that churns out 70hp (52.1 kW) of power and 170 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

• Engine and Performance

  As mentioned earlier, the Ashok Leyland Dost comes power-packed with a 1.5 L i-GEN 6 Technology Turbo-charged common (TDCR) rail engine</span> that churns out 45 hp of power and 170 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The award-winning light commercial vehicle now comes with i-GEN6 technology that not only provides power but also improves the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. It also has a superior level of gradeability that enables the Dost to climb steep terrain efficiently even with cargo onboard. The vehicle also comes equipped with an efficient manual steering system that not only lessens the steering effort but also makes manoeuvring the vehicle much easier.

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