Ashok Leyland Dost+

After foraying in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment with Dost, Ashok Leyland launched the Dost+ back in November 2017. Dost+ has taken the Dost series to new heights, with diverse applications and great performance. Catering to the upper segment of LCVs, this mini truck promises better mileage, great pickup and increased earnings for the customers. It comes with an 18% higher payload and 7% more loading space. The idea behind Dost+ is to deliver an enhanced and improved user experience, all the while topping the charts in terms of fuel efficiency. The applicability of this mini truck is such that swiftly move within the streets of a city, and at the same time efficiently navigate difficult terrains in rural and semi-urban areas. With a payload capacity of 1.47T, Dost+ services the light commercial vehicle segment with utmost ease. The great design of Dost+ adds on to its charm, coming in 3 different colour schemes: White, Irish Cream and Grey-Beige.

Ashok Leyland Dost comes in 4 variants, Dost CNG, Dost Lite, Dost Strong and Dost+ +. The price range for Ashok Leyland Dost+ starts from Rs. 5.34 Lakh.

Ashok Leyland Dost+ offers an average mileage of 17.6 kmpl.

The maximum payload bearing capacity that comes with the Ashok Leyland Dost+ series amounts to 1475 kgs.

Ashok Leyland Dost+ runs on a 1478cc Turbo Charged Diesel Common Rail (TDCR) engine that is compliant with the BS-IV norm. The maximum power churned out by this engine is 60 bhp @ 3300 rpm, and the maximum torque amounts to 170 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm. The transmission for this mini truck is done by a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) for the Ashok Leyland Dost+ series starts from 2750 kg. The length of this mini truck is documented as 4,485 mm, the width as 1,620 mm and the height as 1,835 mm. Ashok Leyland Dost+ is known to bear a maximum speed of 100 kmph.

Ashok Leyland Dost+ faces stiff competition from Force Trump 40, Isuzu D-Max and the Tata Ace series in the market.