Ashok Leyland Launches Bada Dost i1 & i2 With New Features
Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland has added to its Bada Dost range and launched – Bada Dost i1 and Bada Dost i2. The company has also launched Bada Dost Limited Edition with industry-first features in a commercial vehicle.
The Bada Dost i1 and i2 offer a payload of 1250kg and 1425 kg respectively. They are designed to offer the widest deck of 1750mm width and longest deck of 2596 mm (8.5 ft) for i1 & 2745 mm (9 ft) for i2.
The company says that with superior power, mileage, payload, load body length and loading space, the vehicles help customers earn more profit per trip. Bada Dost i1 and i2 are intelligently designed to have a low turning radius for better suitability for inter and intra-city applications and ease of adaptability to different terrains.
“It's special day for us, as we celebrate our second anniversary of Bada Dost. On this occasion we are excited to deliver on our promise of expanding our Bada Dost range and launch the– Bada Dost i1 and Bada Dost i2. LCV is a key growth area for Ashok Leyland, and the Bada Dost Range would play a pivotal role in expanding our domestic as well as international sales and propel us in our journey to achieve our vision of being a Global Top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturer” said Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman, Ashok Leyland.
Ashok Leyland has also introduced Bada Dost Limited Edition, which will be the first commercial vehicle to provide a central locking feature, keyless entry into the vehicle along with anti-theft feature – offerings which are generally seen in passenger vehicles. The focus is to provide features to maximise the comfort for drivers and enhance the customer experience.
“Our Dost and Bada Dost range have been some of the most successful vehicles in the segment. It gives us immense pleasure to unveil these new products. We have 35,000 vehicles successfully running today showcasing the strength of this range. These new products will expand our offerings and cover a wider range of payload capacity and applications, thereby strengthening our LCV portfolio,” said Rajat Gupta, Head of Light Commercial Vehicle, Ashok Leyland.
These two new products also feature, an ARAI certified 3-seater walkthrough cabin offering superior comfort and space. It comes with the Widest Cabin in this segment. The wide seat design can be converted into a bed that the customer can use to rest comfortably in between the trips. The ergonomically positioned dash mounted gear shift lever, dual tone dashboard and digital instrument cluster enhance the aesthetics and offer a premium car-like experience to the customer. The vehicle is equipped with AC, which will allow customers to drive additional distances without getting tired even during peak summers.
