Leyland extends LCV range with two Bada Dost offerings

Ashok Leyland has introduced two new offerings in its Bada Dost range, the Bada Dost i1 and i2. It has also launched a limited edition which will have a slew of features including central locking feature, keyless entry and anti-theft features, normally seen in passenger vehicles , the company said.

The i1 and i2 will offer a payload of 1250 kg and 1425 kg respectively. They have been designed to offer a  deck of 1750mm width and longest deck of 2596 mm (8.5 ft) for i1 and 2745 mm (9 ft) for i2 respectively, which, the company says is the highest in the category. Both the vehicles have been designed to have a low turning radius for better suitability for inter and intra-city applications and ease of adaptability to different terrains.

Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman, Ashok Leyland said, “LCVs are a key growth area for Ashok Leyland, and the Bada Dost Range will 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.”

Rajat Gupta, Head – LCV, Ashok Leyland said, “ 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. Our aim is to continue to aggressively gain market share in the LCV segment.”

The two new offerings also feature an ARAI certified 3-seater walkthrough cabin  in addition to the widest cabin in this segment. The wide seat design can be converted into a bed that can be  used to rest comfortably in between trips. Also, the  vehicle is equipped with an airconditoner, which will allow customers to drive additional distances in summer.