Ashok Leyland Partner Super

Hinduja Group recently launched the Partner Super series of trucks which has three new ICV trucks between the 9-12 tonnes segments. The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 is one of the ICV trucks from the brand in the 11-12 tonnes segment. The truck comes with a reliable and lightweight construction and a capable and smooth engine which offer exceptional load lugging capacities to the truck over long distances. 

Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 Powertrain

The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 is powered by 16 valve 4 cylinder 2953 cc TCIC BSVI engine that makes 140 hp of power and 360 Nm of torque. The driveline is mated to a smooth 6 speed (6F+1R), Overdrive ZF gearbox, which also gets cable shift. It has a 4x2 axle configuration and the truck gets a Single Dry Plate, Diaphragm Push Type clutch. The truck has a common rail fuel injection system. It has a top-speed rated at 80 km/hr. 

Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 Aggregates

The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 has a GVW of 11280 kgs. It comes in a cabin with chassis and a cabin with load body variant. You also have a fixed side deck and high side deck for load body options and load body lengths ranging from 14 ft to 22 ft are available as well. It comes with a standard 90 litres fuel tank and an option of a 184 litres fuel tank. 

Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 Features 

Key features of the Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 include a telematics system, mobile charging point, digital instrument cluster and a tiktable power steering. The truck also gets reverse parking buzzers for added safety and seat belts as standard. You can also opt for AC, which is however not standard. 

Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 Comfort 

Comfort is ensured by the 4-way suspended manually tiltable day cabin with 4-way adjustable seats and the very efficient suspension system of the truck. The cabin is spacious with quality seat materials that add to the driving experience and comfort inside the cabin. 

Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 Rivals

The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 falls in the highly competitive 11-12 tonnes ICV segment in India. Key competitors of the truck in the segment are the Tata Ultra 1014, Tata 1112 LPT, SML Isuzu Samrat GS 11.1T, Mahindra Furio 12, Tata 1212 LPT and many others.

Overview

Ashok Leyland has been one of the leading names when it comes to commercial vehicles in the Indian market. The brand manufactures and sells a wide range of trucks, tractors, trailers, buses and commercial vehicles all across India. The brand has a vast portfolio of commercial vehicles suited for all kinds of commercial applications and cargo transportation and delivery needs in the Indian market. The brand has been constantly expanding its portfolio of trucks in different load segments and price points in the market. It recently added a number of new trucks in its portfolio. 

The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 is a latest addition to Hinduja group’s portfolio of ICV trucks in the Indian market. Like other trucks in the Partner Super Series from the brand, this truck also offers exceptional performance and load capacity as well as superior reliability for long haul transportation requirements and class-leading mileage thanks to the lightweight construction and a very fuel-efficient engine. The truck comes in a number of load body options and load body lengths which makes it a perfect choice for a variety of commercial applications across different sectors in the Indian market.

Exterior

The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 comes with a lightweight construction which is a key USP of the truck. The truck is offered in two variants, a cabin with chassis variant and a cabin with load body variant. The truck gets a ladder type chassis frame which is made of very durable, high-quality and yet lightweight materials. The same goes for the body construction and together they make the truck a reliable package with the best in class payload capacity. The truck also gets a modern and unique exterior design which is simple and elegant. 

For load body types, you get both Fixed Side Deck and High Side Deck as options and the load body lengths available on this truck are 14 ft, 17 ft, 20 ft and 22 ft.

Interior

The Partner Super Series of trucks is known for superior comfort and modern cabin features which makes for seamless and convenient long journeys. The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 is no exception in the series and gets a world-class cabin to ensure superior driver’s comfort. The truck comes with a 4-point suspended day cabin which is also manually tiltable for added convenience of the driver and operators. Not just that, the truck also gets a titable power steering and 4-way adjustable seats inside the cabin. These enable great convenience and comfort especially during long haul transportation operations.

You can also optionally get air conditioning in the cabin. Other key features inside the cabin of the truck would definitely include the Telematics system that comes with a 1 year free subscription and the digital dashboard which displays all important information about the vehicle in a systematic manner. The truck also comes with a modern cabin that has a lot of space and quality seat materials to enhance the travel and driving experience of the truck.

Performance

The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 is a very capable and efficient truck in the ICV segment. The truck has a GVW of 11280 Kgs. The truck is powered by a 16 valve 4 cylinder 2953 cc TCIC BSVI engine that makes 140 hp of power and 360 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6 speed (6F+1R), Overdrive ZF gearbox, with cable shift. The transmission comes with a Single Dry Plate, Diaphragm Push Type clutch. The truck gets a common rail fuel injection system and a standard 90 litres fuel tanks with an option of a 184 litres fuel tank as well.

The engine offers exceptional performance and efficiency and is very economical and sustainable with a service interval of 40000 kms for engine oil change. The engine ensures that the truck can efficiently carry load over long distances without any issues or complications. The truck has a top speed rated at 80 km per hour.

Safety

In terms of safety, the ICV truck in the 11-12 tonnes segment features a number of essential and basic safety features which makes it a safe and reliable vehicle for long haul transportation of commendable volumes of load. The braking system on the truck is quite efficient and gives it adequate stopping power. Other standard safety features include seat belts and reverse parking buzzers.

Verdict

The Ashok Leyland Partner Super 1114 is a very versatile and utilitarian ICV truck in the 11-12 tonnes segment in the Indian market right now. Thanks to the reliable build, superior performance and the availability of multiple load body lengths and configurations, the truck can be used for different kinds of load hauling and other commercial applications in the Indian market. Considering the versatile applications, affordable price and superior performance and payload capacity, this one is a value for money investment.