Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading name in commercial vehicles, has further strengthened its footprint in Uttar Pradesh with the inauguration of a new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealership in Chunar, Mirzapur. This marks the company’s 22nd LCV dealership in the state, underscoring its commitment to expanding customer reach and enhancing service accessibility.
The newly appointed channel partner, RDS AUTOSALES, brings a comprehensive 3S (Sales, Service, and Spares) facility strategically located on Chunar Road, Jamui Jamuhar, Distt. Mirzapur. The dealership boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and is equipped with advanced tools to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Ashok Leyland’s LCV portfolio includes trusted models such as SAATHI, DOST, BADA DOST, PARTNER, and MiTR, catering to a wide range of business and transport needs.
Mr. Viplav Shah, Head – LCV Business, Ashok Leyland said, “Recognising immense potential of Uttar Pradesh as a key market for us, we are thrilled to strengthen our presence in the region. Our new dealership in Chunar (Mirzapur) would go a long way in reinforcing our presence in the state. The phenomenal success of our ‘DOST’, ‘BADA DOST,’ and the new ‘SAATHI’ range underscores the robustness of our products – thanks to their best-in-class mileage, superior performance, and higher payloads. We take immense pride in our exceptional service retention levels, with nearly 70% of our customers returning to our dealer workshops even beyond the warranty period. This new dealership marks yet another milestone in our journey to provide the best possible experience to our valued customers.”
Ashok Leyland’s products are launched to meet the evolving needs of Indian LCV customers by offering best-in-class technology at competitive costs. Today, over 5,50,000 (5.5 lakh) LCVs operate across India, reflecting our strong presence in the segment. Expanding our portfolio, we have recently entered the sub-2-ton segment with the launch of the Ashok Leyland SAATHI—a premium entry-level SCV. Powered by a next-generation 45 HP engine delivering 110 Nm of torque, SAATHI boasts the largest loading area in its segment and an industry-leading payload capacity of 1,120 kg. Designed to set new benchmarks in the entry-level small commercial vehicle market, SAATHI is poised to be a game-changer, redefining efficiency, performance, and reliability for our customers.
BADA DOST is the first offering built on Ashok Leyland’s all-new, robust LCV platform. Available in multiple variants—i2, i3+, i4, and i5—it is powered by a reliable 80 hp BS6 engine, delivering best-in-class power, mileage, payload capacity, and load body length and space. These features ensure enhanced profitability for customers by enabling more earnings per trip.
With its low turning radius and best-in-class ground clearance, BADA DOST is perfectly suited for both intercity and intracity applications, effortlessly navigating diverse terrains.
The popular DOST range is also offered in versatile variants such as DOST XL and DOST+ XL, catering to a wide array of customer needs across different segments and applications.
PARTNER, a modern and highly fuel-efficient load carrier, caters to the 4 ton payload segment and is available in both 4 tyre and 6 tyre options. It comes with load body options of 10ft, 11ft, 14ft and 17ft. PARTNER is based on an internationally acclaimed vehicle platform and carries the renowned ZD30 CRDI engine.
MiTR bus, based on the same platform as PARTNER, comes in both standard bus and school bus options. It provides superior mileage even in stop and go conditions. MiTR School Bus complies with all school bus safety norms and compliance codes and offers unmatched ride comfort.
BADA DOST is available at ex-show room prices of Rs 10,86,000/- for the i5 variant and at Rs 10,25,500/- for i4 variant. While DOST XL and DOST+ XL are available at a competitive price starting from Rs-8,35,000/-, the price of New Saathi starts at Rs 6,59,999/-. PARTNER and MITR are available at a price starting from Rs- 17,80,000/- and Rs 26,50,000 /- respectively.
Ashok Leyland has one of the largest and fastest-growing networks in the CV space, with more than 1700 exclusive outlets, providing service coverage at every 75 km on major highways.
 facility strategically located on Chunar Road, Jamui Jamuhar, Distt. Mirzapur. The dealership boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and is equipped with advanced tools to deliver an exceptional customer experience.){kind=link}