Ashok Leyland BADA DOST: Full Variant Details

Emerged as one of the top trucks in the up to 2-tonne payload category, the Bada Dost is available in 3-different variants. We find out more about each one of them to help you select the right one.

Ashok Leyland’s BADA DOST- the modern and premium compact truck that arrived two years ago has successfully established itself in the market. This stylish, premium and featured-packed light truck has become an aspirational truck for customers in the above 1-tonne payload segment. BADA DOST within a short time is now among the preferred trucks in the category, this has further intensified the competition in the 1-2-tonne payload truck market in India.

The BADA DOST family of trucks expands Ashok Leyland's presence in the overall small commercial vehicle market beyond trucks available with all the key payloads. With the expansion of the Dost family into higher payload categories now allows customers with a greater choice in picking a truck to accelerate the highly important last-mile logistics transportation fleet. 

Ashok Leyland BADA DOST is available in 3-different variants comprising key payload categories that customers want in this category. Let's look at each one of them

BADA DOST i4

This top-end variant comes with a higher 1860 kg of payload for those customers who are looking for a higher volume of logistics carrying needs. The BADA DOST i4 is a 3490 kg GVW truck that is fitted with 7.00 R15- 12PR tube-type tyres. The cargo load body dimension of the full side deck variant of this truck stands (L x B x H ) 2951 x 1750 x 490 in mm/9 ft 8 in x 5 ft 9 in x 1 ft 7. The fuel tank is 50-litre capacity, this truck is available in cabin and chassis and full side deck variants.

BADA DOST i3+

To offer a choice to customers and cover wider cargo-carrying applications within the BADA DOST family of trucks, Ashok Leyland has recently introduced this mid-range variant of the truck. The 13+ is a 1370 kg payload for those customers. The BADA DOST i4 is a 2590 kg GVW truck that is fitted with 7.00 R15- 12PR tube-type tyres. The cargo load body dimension of the full side deck variant of this truck stands (L x B x H ) 2860 x 1750 x 441 in mm/9 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in x 1 ft 7. The fuel tank is 50-litre capacity, this truck is available in cabin and chassis and full side deck variants.

BADA DOST i3

In this variant, you get 1400 kg of payload, the tires are tubeless type, and a smaller size fuel tank with a 40-liter capacity. The cargo load body dimension of the full side deck variant of this truck stands (L x B x H ) 2860 x 1750 x 441 in mm/9 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in x 1 ft 7. The fuel tank is 50-litre capacity, this truck is available in cabin and chassis and full side deck variants.

Robust Powertrain

Ashok Leyland BADA DOST's family of trucks continues to be powered by the 1.5 liters, 3-cylinder diesel engine, producing 80hp of power at 190 Nm of torque to help you deliver your shipments on time. Similarly, the aggregates like clutch, transmission, suspension, and brakes inspire confidence in this truck promising greater flexibility, and reliability at higher fuel efficiency and lower maintenance cost. You can choose the BADA DOST variants in different colors including ultra blue, stable grey, Casablanca white, and Irish cream.

If you’re in the market searching for a light truck for your cargo/logistics, and transport business needs, Ashok Leyland BADA DOST is the best option in the small truck categories in India, and the price of this truck ranges between ₹ 8.72 - ₹ 9.25 lakh, ex-showroom.  

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