Ashok Leyland Dost Strong

Your questions, answered

• What is the payload of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong?
  It carries a 1,375 kg payload, with a 2,590 kg GVW and a 1,275 kg kerb weight.

• Which engine does the Dost Strong use?
  It uses a 1478 cc three-cylinder turbocharged common-rail BS-VI diesel producing 44.1 kW.

• What mileage does the Dost Strong give?
  The claimed mileage is 19.6 kmpl, up to 20-22 kmpl on the highway.

• What are the loading deck dimensions?
  The deck is 2500 mm long, 1620 mm wide and 440 mm high.

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

• What gearbox does it have?
  It has a fully synchromesh 5-speed manual gearbox with a 215 mm cable-operated clutch.

• What brakes does the Dost Strong use?
  It uses vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes with LSPV, ventilated discs at the front and drums at the rear.

• Does it have power steering?
  No. The LE variant listed here has manual steering.

• What is the fuel tank capacity?
  It has a 40-litre fuel tank.

• What tyres does it use?
  It runs on 185 R14 LT 8PR radial tyres.