ICV CARGO CARRIER OF THE YEAR
Nominees: a) BharatBenz 1415RE b) Ashok Leyland Boss 1415LX c) Ashok Leyland Boss 1115LE d) Ashok Leyland Boss 1215 24’ Expressline e) Tata 1412 LPT (CNG) f) Mahindra Furio 11 g) Mahindra Furio 14/HD h) Mahindra Furio 12 i) Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 (sleeper cab) j) Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 (Vaccine Reefer) k) Tata 1512 LPT l) Eicher Pro 2114XP (CNG) m) Eicher Pro 3015 n) Mahindra Furio 16
CV cargo carriers have displayed much resilience in a year that has been marred by the Covid pandemic. Transitioning successfully to BSVI, they have come to offer higher productivity gains without losing sight of customer-centricity. Versatile and packing modern technologies, they have come to bridge gaps and earn a niche for themselves. The winner this year, the Ashok Leyland Boss 1415LX has a GVW of 14050 kg. It is powered by a 150 hp, 3.9-litre H Series four-cylinder mated to a six-speed manual transmission. With a grade-ability of 22.3 per cent, the truck is had in either of the five variants and corresponding deck lengths of 14.3 ft., 17.3 ft., 20 ft., and 22.2 ft. Featuring it with an advanced telematics system, cable shift gears, music system, tilt and telescopic steering, Advanced Digital Driver Assist (ADDA), USB charger, hydraulically tiltable cabin, and sleeper provision in day cab, the Ashok Leyland 1415LX flaunts a modern and robust build. It is engineered to offer higher fluid efficiency, better tyre life, low maintenance, higher reliability and durability, higher safety, and low TCO.