Ashok Leyland Dost | Dost Zambia

Ashok Leyland understands that the economic stability of a country depends on safe and timely transportation of goods, and builds vehicles that facilitate just that. The DOST, one of the Ashok Leyland’s award winning light commercial vehicles, is ideal for last mile transportation of goods loaded off bigger trucks. The car-like ease and fuel efficiency of DOST makes it a convenient option to navigate through smaller lanes, ensuring door-to-door delivery of goods to the consumer.

The DOST is a welcome relief for those working 14-15 hours a day, delivering cargo around city streets and keeping the economy going.

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Peace of Mind Warranty

The DOST's 5 Year / 500 000km Warranty, offers you peace of mind, knowing that your vehicle is covered.

Best in Class Payload

The bigger load body gives you the opportunity to carry bigger loads, allowng to earn more while carrying out fewer trips.

Best in Class Economy

The fuel efficiency of the DOST makes it a convenient option to navigate through smaller lanes, ensuring delivery of cargo in the most economical way.

Driver Ease of Use

Equipped with power steering for ease of driving, the DOST ensures that every trip is comfortable, economical and less tiring.

Versatile & Practical

The smaller turning radius makes it easy to navigate through small roads and lanes, getting your deliveries done, on time, everytime!

Driver Comfort

The DOST offers car like comfort. With sufficient headroom, sizable room for your legs, reclining seats, the DOST ensures that the driver is always at ease.

  ENGINE
  Engine Model : 1.5l, TDCR Engine
  Type: Turbo-Charged Diesel Common Rail(TDCR) Engine
  Displacement (CC) : 1478cc
  Max Power : 44kW @ 3300 RPM
  Max Torque : 158Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM

  CLUTCH
  Type : 215mm Diameter, Diaphragm, Single Dry Plate, Pot type,

  TRANSMISSION
  Transmission Type : Fully Synchromesh, 5 Speed Manual Gearbox, with Overdrive
  No. of forward gears : 5 Forward and 1 Reverse
  Gear Shifting : Cable

  SUSPENSION
  Front : Rigid Tubular Axle with Parabolic Leaf Spring
  Rear : Parabolic Leaf Spring, 2 Stages, Overslung

  BRAKES
  Brake Type : Vacuum-Assisted Hydraulic Brake with LSPV
  Front Brakes : Ventilated Disc Type
  Rear Brakes : Drum Type

  FUEL TANK CAPACITY
  40 Litre Capacity

  TYRES
  185 R14 LT, 8PR, Radial
  SEATING
  Seating Capacity : Driver + 1

PERFORMANCE

  Fuel Consumption : 16,1 km/l
  Maximum Speed : 100km/h
  Maximum Gradeability : 29%(With Rated Load)

  WEIGHT
  GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (Kg) : 2525
  Rated Payload (Kg) : 1250

  DIMENSIONS
  Wheelbase (mm) : 2350
  Overall Length (mm) : 4515
  Overall Width (mm) : 1620
  Overall Height (mm) : 1850
  Load Body / Cargo Deck(LxWxH) (mm) : 2500 x 1620 x 368
  Rear Overhang(mm) : 887