CV OF THE YEAR
Nominees: a) Mahindra Treo Zor b) Ashok Leyland Bada Dost c) Eicher Pro 2049 CNG d) Ashok Leyland Boss 1415LX e) Tata Ultra 1918.T f) Ashok Leyland 1920 AVTR g) Tata Signa 4225.T h) Ashok Leyland 3520 AVTR i) BharatBenz 5228TT j) Tata Ultra T.11 Fuel Bowser
Combining technology and a good understanding of the market, the winner of the CV of the year title, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost, highlighting Ashok Leyland’s IPR is quite modular in nature. Engineered to be available in CNG and electric fuel alternatives, the pickup truck, available in two variants – a three-tonne GVW and 3.5-tonne GVW, is powered by a 80 hp, 1.4-litre BSVI turbocharged diesel engine mated to a five-speed transmission. Refined and fitted with a robot-built cab engineered to provide a car-like driving experience and ergonomics, the vehicle, benchmarked against the Hyundai H100 and Kia 3700, carries the responsibility of driving its manufacturer;s ambitions to increase its market reach in LCVs in the domestic market and explore new markets abroad. Capable of seating three people officially in its day cabin with attention to detail like a unique parking brake arrangement, the CV rides in the footsteps of Dost with an intention to cash its reputation and goodwill in the market. Designed and developed to be made available in various forms and functions, including a cargo van or a ambulance, the Bada Dost is engineered to offer better fuel efficiency, better comfort and convenience to the owner-operator, and better productivity and earning potential.