<p id="docs-internal-guid-cf7d5f54-7fff-3f5f-e51f-ae141ea39675" dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashok Leyland Dost+ is a compact and reliable mini truck in the light commercial vehicle segment designed for the efficient and versatile transportation of goods from the warehouse to the doorstep of customers. Equipped with a proven 1478cc, 3-cylinder BS6-compliant diesel engine, the truck delivers excellent performance for faster turnaround times.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With a robust chassis construction and a bigger load body, the Dost+ is positioned as an efficient solution for various commercial transport applications. Additionally, the vehicle equips 195 R15 LT 8 PR-sized tyres for superior wet weather performance and traction in rough terrain conditions to lower downtime and improve profitability. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The 2805kg gross vehicle weight mini truck also offers higher payload capacity. It comes with a 1500kg rated payload for higher load-carrying capacity to improve the profit outcomes of the operators and fleet owners. The vehicle also offers 10% more mileage and comes with a superior warranty of 5 years or 2,00,000 km to improve the ownership experience.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Apart from these, the vehicle features an informative digital instrument cluster, a mobile holder and charger, wheel caps to make the truck more appealing and emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelts for utmost safety. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashok Leyland Dost+ Performance</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Dost+ from Ashok Leyland is powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder BS6-compliant diesel engine which is engineered to produce 68.9hp at 3300rpm and 170Nm at around 1600-2400rpm. This powerful diesel motor is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission for smoother power delivery. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Further, this powertrain is designed and engineered to win the hearts of demanding customers, offering more earnings per kilometre. Additionally, the vehicle features vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes with a Load Sensing Proportional Valve (LSPV) for effective braking to enhance the overall driveability and user experience. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As for the LSPV brakes, they generally have a valve that is used to regulate the amount of fluid that is sent to the brakes to ensure effective and even braking. Consequently, the Dost+ equips it for maximum braking performance even while carrying a full load in rough terrain conditions. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashok Leyland Dost+ Specifications</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The 2805kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) Ashok Leyland truck comes with a 1500kg rated payload for more load-carrying capacity. The truck is also offered with a wheelbase of 2510mm and a load body sized 2645mm x 1620mm x 440mm (L x B x H) for higher load-carrying capacity. Furthermore, the truck gets a 40-litre capacity fuel tank for longer operations and lesser fueling intervals. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashok Leyland Dost+ Features</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Key features of the truck include a spacious cabin, a digital instrument cluster, a front impact absorption bar, Load Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) with booster brakes, ELR seat belts, a tail lamp protector, adjustable driver seats, a lockable glove box and 12V mobile charging point, among others.&nbsp; </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p>