Ashok Leyland DOST LiTE

Ashok Leyland DOST LiTE Truck Features

Ashok Leyland DOST LiTE Detailed Overview

• Engine and Performance

  The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite gets the same 1.5-litre three-cylinder TDCR diesel engine that powers the other models in the Dost range. However, here in the Dost Lite, this engine is in a lower state of tune, just like in the Dost Strong. Paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, this diesel engine produces 70 bhp of maximum power output and 170 Nm of maximum torque output.

  Summary

  The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite gets a 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine, which makes 70 bhp of power and 170 Nm of torque, and is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

• Suspension and Brakes

  The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite employs a suspension combination consisting of a double wishbone with transverse leaf springs at the front and a two-stage over slung parabolic leaf spring setup at the rear. The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The Dost Lite comes equipped with 185 R14 radial tyres on all four corners.

  Summary

  Riding on 185 R14 radial tyres, the Ashok Leyland Dost Lite has a double wishbone with transverse leaf springs at the front and a two-stage over slung parabolic leaf spring setup at the rear for its suspension setup.Riding on 185 R14 radial tyres, the Ashok Leyland Dost Lite has a double wishbone with transverse leaf springs at the front and a two-stage over slung parabolic leaf spring setup at the rear for its suspension setup.

• Payload

  With a length of 4,485mm, a width of 1,620mm, a height of 1,835mm and a wheelbase of 2,350mm, the Dost Lite is the smallest commercial vehicle from the overall lineup of Ashok Leyland. The cargo body of the Ashok Leyland Dost Lite measures 2,500mm long, 1,620mm wide and 380mm tall, and has a loading height of 840mm. Ashok Leyland Dost Lite has a claimed maximum payload capacity of 1,250 kg while having a gross weight of 2,590 kg.

  Summary

  For the Dost Lite, Ashok Leyland claims a payload capacity of 1,250 kg.

• Exterior

  The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite is essentially the first-generation Dost, which has been rebranded as Dost Lite after the arrival of newer iterations. The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite has a protruding out design for its front fascia, which is adorned with two large headlamps on the corners. There is a wide U-shaped housing in the middle of the headlamps, which come with two horizontal slats across it. The headlamps here have L-shaped turn indicators on the outer boundaries. Available in three variants – LE, LS and LX, the Ashok Leyland Dost Lite is offered in two colour options White and Irish Cream. 

  Summary

  The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite is essentially the renamed version of first-generation DOst and is offered with two colour options White and Irish Cream.

• Interior

  The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite has the most basic-looking cabin in the entire Dost range of small commercial vehicles but looks pleasant with its dual-tone beige and grey finish for the cabin. The Dost Lite welcomes one with its two-spoke steering wheel and a three-part instrument console behind it. While the upper layer of the dashboard is finished in grey and houses a music system, the lower layer is finished in beige and gets controls for air conditioning in the centre console. There are a few small storage spaces in the cabin which make it decently practical.

  Summary

  The Ashok Leyland Dost Lite has a dual-tone brown and beige theme for the cabin.

• Features

  For an entry-level small commercial vehicle, the Ashok Leyland Dost Lite is decently equipped with essential features like a 1-DIN music system and power steering.

  Summary

  The two noteworthy features of Ashok Leyland Dost Lite are power steering and a 1-DIN audio system.