- Bada Dost Overview
Ashok Leyland DOST – Driving Last-Mile Connectivity with Confidence
At Ashok Leyland, we believe that a nation’s economic resilience is powered by the seamless and secure movement of goods. That’s why we design vehicles like the award-winning DOST — now upgraded with cutting-edge i-GEN6 technology. Built for last-mile delivery, DOST bridges the gap between larger transport vehicles and end-point delivery, effortlessly maneuvering through narrow city lanes, challenging terrains, and reaching even the remotest corners of the country. With car-like driving comfort, excellent fuel efficiency, and dependable performance, DOST makes doorstep delivery not just possible, but effortless.
| Engine | |
| Engine | 1.5L, 3 Cylinder Diesel Engine (BS VI) |
| Type | Turbo-charged Diesel Common Rail (TDCR) engine |
| Displacement/Cubic Capacity | 1478 cc |
| Max Power HP (@rpm) | (44.1kw)60@3300 |
| Max Torque Nm (@rpm) | 158@1600-2400 |
| Clutch | |
| Type | 215 mm Diameter, Diaphragm, Single Dry Plate, Mechanical Cable Operated |
| Transmission | |
| Type/No. of Gears | Fully synchromesh, 5 speed-Gearbox Manual, Integrated Bell Housing,(5 Forward +1 reverse gears) |
| Gear Shifting | Cable Shift |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Vacuum assisted Hydraulic brakes with LSPV |
| Front Rear | Ventilated Disc Type; Drum Tyre |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Right Suspension with Parabolic Leaf spring and Double Acting Shock Absorbers |
| Rear | Parabolic leaf spring,2 stages,overslung |
| Tyres (Size/Type) | |
| Tyres (Size/Type) | 185 R14 LT, 8PR, Radial |
| Weight | |
| GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) | 2590 |
| Rated Payload | 1375 |
| Seating Capacity | |
| Seating Capacity | Driver + 1 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 litres |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall Vehicle Length | 4485 mm |
| Overall Vehicle Width | 1620 mm |
| Overall Vehicle Height | 1835 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2350 mm |
| Load Body / Cargo Deck (LxBxH)2500mm x 1620mm x 380mm | 2500 x 1620 x 440 (8’2″ x 5’4″ x 1′5″) |
| Loading Height | 840 mm |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Speed | 80 kmph |
