Ashok Leyland Dost is among the best-selling trucks in the entry-level small commercial vehicle segment. This truck is designed to produce superior engine power and deliver a high payload with multiple ups and downs. Read here to learn more about this mini truck introduced by Ashok Leyland.
Engine Details
Dost series, this mini truck model is powered by a 1.5L, iGen6 technology TDCR 1478cc capacity engine. This truck is rated to produce 45 HP power and 170 Nm maximum torque. It comes with a pre-fitted 240 mm diaphragm single dry-type clutch. It is built with a manual transmission to give a handy drive experience.
Ashok Leyland Dost Features
- It comes with a diesel engine that has a 1478cc capacity.
- It has rigid parabolic leaf spring suspension in front and rear.
- This mini truck has a 177 mm ground clearance and a 2350 mm wheelbase.
- It can carry a max payload of 1208 kg and contains 2545kg GVW.
- It features disc and drum brakes and four tires of 185 R14 size tires.
- There is 32.27% gradeability claimed by the company.
- It can provide a 320 km/kg range to give cost-effective operation.
- This pickup truck can achieve a top speed of 80 kmph.
Dost Variants
This mini truck comes in two variants, LE and LS, with the same engine capacity.
Competitors
This small commercial vehicle from Ashok Leyland competes with Ashok Leyland Dost CNG, Mahindra Jeeto, Tata Intra V10, Premier Roadstar Tipper, and Ashok Leyland Dost Plus.
Ashok Leyland Dost Price in India
Ashok Leyland Dost on road price in India starts from Rs 5,63,000 and can range up to Rs 5,72,000. This mini truck is reliable for intra-city applications and provides good mileage under its segment.