Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4

Your questions, answered

• What is the payload of the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4?
  It carries a 1,850 kg payload, with a 3,490 kg GVW and a 1,640 kg kerb weight.

• Which engine does the Bada Dost i4 use?
  It uses a 1478 cc three-cylinder turbocharged, intercooled BS-VI diesel producing 80 hp and 190 Nm.

• What mileage does the Bada Dost i4 give?
  The claimed mileage is 13-15 kmpl.

• What suspension does it use?
  It uses two-stage overslung parabolic springs (3 leaves) at the front and two-stage semi-elliptic springs (3+3 leaves) at the rear.

• Which versions are available?
  It is offered as a cab-chassis (CBC) or with a fixed-side deck (FSD).

• Does it have ABS?
  No. It uses vacuum-assisted hydraulic ventilated disc and drum brakes.

• How is it different from the Bada Dost i4 with LNT?
  The LNT version adds AC, ABS and tubeless tyres, with the same 1,850 kg payload and 80 hp engine.

• What is the fuel tank capacity?
  It has a 50-litre fuel tank.

• What is the gradeability and ground clearance?
  Gradeability is 28% and ground clearance is 206 mm.

• What tyres does it use?
  It runs on 7.00 R15 LT 12PR radial tyres.