Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5

Your questions, answered

• What is the payload of the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5?
  It carries a 1,817 kg payload, with a 3,490 kg GVW and a 1,675 kg kerb weight.

• Which engine does the Bada Dost i5 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 i5 give?
  The claimed mileage is 13-15 kmpl.

• What are the loading deck dimensions?
  The deck is 2951 mm long, 1750 mm wide and 490 mm high.

• How is it different from the Bada Dost i3+?
  The i5 carries more, with a 1,817 kg payload and 3,490 kg GVW versus 1,325 kg and 2,990 kg, but it does not list AC or ABS as the i3+ does.

• Does it have power steering?
  Yes. It has power steering with tilt and telescopic adjustment.

• Which variants are available?
  It is offered in LS and LX variants.

• 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 tubeless 7.00 R15 12PR radial tyres.