Ashok Leyland understands that the economic stability of a country depends on safe and timely transportation of goods, and builds vehicles that facilitate it. DOST, One of the Ashok Leyland’s award winning light commercial vehicles now comes with i-GEN6 technology which is an ideal vehicle to ensure last mile transportation of goods loaded off bigger trucks, into congested city lanes, and through tough terrains, to even the remotest parts of the country. The car-like ease and fuel efficiency of DOST makes it a convenient option to navigate through smaller lanes, ensuring door-step delivery of goods to the consumer.
Go Green with the CNG Version of DOST! Powered by the eco friendly CNG fuel, you can now transport goods in an environment friendly manner. Our R&D team took efforts on developing not just fuel efficient vehicles but also greener vehicles; leading to the launch of DOST CNG RFS. The product is now available in its BS6 avtar powered by the revolutionary iGEN6 Technology.
DOST CNG RFS carries a load of 1208 kg – which is best-in-class, at very low operating and maintenance cost. The vehicle has best-in-class cabin comfort and safety. It comes with a long range of 320 km per fill of CNG and thus helping travel longer distance with lesser refueling needs.
Equipped with a shorter turning radius and ease of driving DOST CNG appeal to the urban goods distributors who have to navigate narrow market lanes and crowded neighbourhoods. Its rugged construct and rigid front suspension also appeals to semi-urban and rural transporters who have to drive on rough terrains.
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| Engine | |
| Engine | 1.5 L, 3 Cylinder CNG (BS VI) |
| Displacement/Cubic Capacity | 1,478 cc |
| Power kW (@rpm) | 33.5 kW @ 3300 rpm |
| Torque Nm (@rpm) | 105 Nm @ 1600 – 2400 rpm |
| Clutch | |
| Clutch | Diaphragm, Single Dry Plate, Pot type, Mechanical Cable Operated |
| Transmission | |
| Type/No. of gears | Fully synchronized 5 speed Manual Gearbox and reverse with constant mesh |
| Gear shifting | Cable Shift |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Vacuum assisted Hydraulic brakes with LSPV |
| Front, Rear | Ventilated Disc type; Drum type |
| Suspension | |
| Front | RFS (Rigid Suspension with Parabolic Leaf and double acting Shock absorber) |
| Rear | Semi elliptic overslung suspension |
| Tyres (Size/Type) | |
| Type | 185 R14 LT, 8PR,Radial) |
| Weight | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2545 kg |
| Rated Payload | 1208 kg |
| Seating Capacity | |
| Seating Capacity | Driver + 1 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |
| Fuel tank capacity (in litre) | 60*2= 120 L Water capacity (30 m3)60*2=120L Water Capacity (30 m3) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 2350 |
| Overall length (in mm) | 4485 |
| Overall width (in mm) | 1620 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1845 |
| Load body dimension (FSD) – LxBxH (mm) | 2500 X 1620 X 380 (8.2 ft X 5.3 ft X 1.25ft) |
| Ground Clearance (Laden @ Rear Axle) (mm) | 177 |
| Loading Height (mm) | 840 |
