The BADA DOST i1 and i2 offer a payload of 1250kg and 1425 kg respectively and the company claimed that they are designed to offer the widest deck of 1750mm width and longest deck of 2596 mm (8.5 ft) for i1 & 2745 mm (9 ft) for i2, which is highest in the category.
The company claims that the BADA DOST i1 and i2 are intelligently designed to have a low turning radius for better suitability for inter and intra-city applications and has the Lowest turning radius in its category – 10.6m on i1 & 11.3 m on i2. BADA DOST i1 and i2 feature a dash-mounted gear shift lever, dual tone dashboard, digital instrument cluster and Air conditioning.
BADA DOST i1 and i2 are offered with a warranty of 3 years/1 lakh km.
The company also announced the launch of BADA DOST Limited Edition, which will be the first commercial vehicle to provide a central locking feature, keyless entry into the vehicle along with anti-theft feature – offerings which are generally seen in passenger vehicles. The Limited edition features a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system with Mobile connectivity and Bluetooth calling feature. The LCV also gets a reverse parking camera.
Mr Rajat Gupta, Head – Light Commercial Vehicle, Ashok Leyland said, “Our DOST and BADA DOST range have been some of the most successful vehicles in the segment. It gives us immense pleasure to unveil these new products. BADA DOST is a consumer-centric product ensuring a superior experience and has earned the confidence and trust of the customer. 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.”