Ashok Leyland BOSS 1115 HB

March 17, 2021: Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HE is an 11T gross weight truck in the intermediate cargo segment. The Boss range of ICVs is a premium offering from the company which also happens to complement the Ecomet range too in the same segments. The Boss 1115 HE is available in the price range of ₹ 18.06 - ₹ 19.22 lakh, ex-showroom New Delhi.

Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HB Engine: This Boss gets the versatile H series, 4-cylinder CRS engine equipped with iGen6 technology. It produces 150hp of power at a maximum torque of 450 Nm blending the power and torque well for effortlessly transport of goods. 

Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HB Suspensions: The front suspension is parabolic leaf springs, shock absorbers with ARB. The rear is semi-elliptical.

Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HB Axles & Brakes: The rear axle of this ICV is fully floating single speed with hypoid while the front one is forged I section - reverse Elliot type. 

Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HB Cabin: The modern Boss platform's major highlight is the cabin, which has a sleeping provision in a day cab, fitted with a music system, adequate ventilation, a nice comfortable pedestrian view for the driver to drive it easily. The tilt and telescopic steering wheel and projected metallic bumper and clear headlamps make it a delight to the driver.

Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HB Features: The new Boss is equipped with an advanced digital driver to assist features in helping the drivers improve their driving efficiency, performance, and safety. Also, the instrument cluster shows a quick fuel economy and distance to empty. The reverse park alert systems assist in reverse driving and parking and alert the driver with a large beep. The auto exhaust brake improves service brakes' life and reliability by activating automatic exhaust braking during downhill operation.

Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HB Tyre & Fuel Tank: You get a standard fuel tank of 208L cross polymer and also 105L for the 3440 wheelbase variant. The tyre 235/75R17.5 tubeless. You can choose the standard 8.25X16 – 16PR in nylon.

Ashok Leyland Boss 1115 HB Rivals: The entry-level Boss variant competes against the likes of Tata 1012 LPT Mahindra Furio 11 Eicher Pro 2090 Eicher Pro 2095.

Overview

Boss 1115 HB is the entry-level variant of the Ashok Leyland Boss intermediate truck platform. Targeted at customers who want a premium truck for a lower tonnage carrying needs this truck is a perfect choice. To expand its offering in the fast-growing ICV segment, the firm introduced this modern truck platform to give its customers a true world-class truck in India-made for Indian operating conditions. 

The Boss 1115 HB comes with almost all the performance attributes at reasonable price points. This 11T gross vehicle weight truck addresses the key last distribution needs of truck owners with most efficiently delivering cargo shipments every single time. The key aggregates in this truck are modern and proven with extensive testing and validations done for almost every terrain. The Boss platform is now well-established in the market with its aesthetically appealing look as well as high performance. The Boss 1115 HB conceptualizes, designs, and develops for higher payloads and takes on challenging cargo delivery duties effectively. It is suitable for multiple applications in the ICV category, including parcel and logistics, e-commerce, fruits/vegetables, poultry, white goods, FMCG, auto parts, industrial goods beverages.

Exterior

Every Boss truck appears almost identically in exterior with the modern and latest world-class cabin. The Boss platform is designed by Ashok Leyland's engineers keeping in mind today's new generation of transporters who understands the value and the overall truck architecture, along with recognizing the key performance elements and hence willing to experiment with a new product offering.  

Boss day cabin has a sleeping provision; it gets the projector metallic bumper and clear headlamps. Boss 1115 HB comes with a cabin and body, fixed side deck, downside deck, and high side deck body options for choosing as per the application needs. Also, the customisation of bodies is provided by the company.  

Interior

While the Boss cabin looks impressive and appealing from the outside, the cabin is highly useful inside. Cabin comfort and ease of driving are directly linked to the trucks' performance and productivity, and Ashok Leyland successfully addressed all the pain points. The 1115 HB cabin gets a music system, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, nice feel inside with superior ventilation. The driver gets a greater pedestrian view and can drive the truck comfortably even on congested roads. 

The Advanced Digital Driver Assist (ADDA) standard feature on the Boss 1115 HB. This new feature offers all the necessary truck information to the driver to make the right decisions and effectively use it. The features include gear shit advisory system, instantaneous fuel economy display, distance to empty gauge, current gear display, DEF gauge, engine hours, air pressure gauge, etc.

Performance

The performance is the most critical aspect of this ICV, and Boss 1115 HB certainly isn't disappointing in this department. The reasons are simple: Ashok Leyland is offering a modern powertrain, superior cabin, and all the features that are vital for performance. The ICV segment is versatile, and here the customer wants a demanding truck. The 1115 HP comes with a new powertrain with powerful engines and aggregates to take on any challenge. At the heart of this truck is the all-new in-house H series 4-cylinder, CRS with iGen-6 technology BS6 engine, which now gets a higher 150 HP of power, and an adequate 450 Nm of torque, better pickup and faster deliveries. It is tuned to a 6-speed gearbox for a smoother driving experience and higher fuel mileage.  

The customer can also trust the new EGR technology from Ashok Leyland, which boosts the truck's performance along with durability and lower maintenance cost. The i-Gen6 innovative, smart, and indigenous engine technology enhances engine performance and durability further. What it does is help in consuming substantially lower Adblue and the compact design also an advantage. The iGen-6 lowers the cost of operation per ton-km, offering increased payload, thus higher potential of earning revenues each trip.

Safety

Safety isn't compromised on this ICV with the company's focus on safer trucks. The Boss range of ICV is designed and developed with a safer cabin, strong chassis with high strength material. A feature like reverse park alert systems helps in reverse driving and parking advisory systems with beeper sound during reverse addressing detection zone in 1800 mm from the rear end and collision zone 800 mm from the rear end. Overall, safety has been one of the major focus areas in developing new trucks, and Boss 1115 HB is part of this safer truck portfolio of Ashok Leyland ICVs. 

Verdict

If you are in the market for a premium intermediate commercial vehicle for versatile cargo needs, the Boss 1115 HB is certainly among the first to explore. This modern truck is packed with all the performance characteristics along with the new powertrain and contemporary aggregates. The 1115 HB is also one of the good looking trucks in the segment. A superior product with Ashok Leyland's truck and brands attributes makes it top of the line options. This entry-level tonnage Boss is a product to reckon with its peers. Check out all the details before making this purchasing decision.