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The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
The Mahindra Supro is as decent, but for really tough mountain roads, I still like my Mahindra Supro. Full loads make the Bada Dost a bit too long on tight hairpin turns, and nerve wracking.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
It’s a great engine, but I wish they’d have taken more effort in the suspension for hilly terrain. On real bumpy mountain roads, especially compared to something like the Tata Intra, it feels a bit stiff.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
As a person who delivers goods in Himachal I can vouch for the Bada Dost's climbing ability. On the long inclines, it is a big improvement over my old Maruti Super Carry to maintain speed.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
The hilly areas are where gear ratios are spot on. I never end up feeling like I’m hunting for the right gear, which is a common problem I’ve had with other LCVs on mountain routes.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
It is a mixed bag. Good on wider mountain roads, but a little bit unfriendly on the paths that are really narrow. All that you need to do is to understand its limit and how to plan the route.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
It has the power, but I’ve noticed that altitude is a bit of an issue. Above 2000 meters, you will notice a bit less performance out of naturally aspirated engines.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
It's good, but not perfect. Tight switchbacks can be a pain with the turning radius. If Ashok Leyland can achieve that in the next iteration, then it would be the ultimate hill climber in its class.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
As far as I can tell, it actually delivers more than the stated mileage. On highway runs I’m consistently getting about 14-15 km/l and that’s great for a vehicle of this size and capacity.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
Good, but not so miraculously as Ashok Leyland makes it sound. In mixed city highway use I am getting about 12 km/l which is better than my old Tata Ace but not by much.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
Fuel economy is decent but it really performs well when you can master the use of the engine’s torque curve. Although it takes a bit of practice to get the hang of it, you can soon be getting some very impressive numbers.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
The fuel efficiency depends very much on the load. However, with a full payload, it drops significantly. It’s good, but don’t expect miracles if you are maxing out the capacity.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
Campaigns for city deliveries are about to change. But the Bada Dost handles the start–stop nature of urban traffic surprisingly well. Much lower fuel costs compared to previous vehicle.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
It's all about driving style. I have trained my driver’s on how to use the vehicle with efficiency and we are getting good results. But you’re not going to get those purported numbers if you plaster on the usual driving style.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
The fuel efficiency is good, but what I like most is that it is so consistent. The Bada Dost does not seem to lose efficiency as it gets old, unlike some other vehicles I've used.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
I must say, I am a bit disappointed. Perhaps I expected too much but I’m yet to see the promised revolutionary efficiency. It's good, just not great.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
Efficient, but the long term test will be. I'm wondering how it’ll stand as life wears it down after a few years. Utterly impressive, if it keeps this level of efficiency up.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
Customization options have been really impressive. I had a complete grooming station in the back, and I run a mobile pet grooming service. Surprisingly, the dealer helped me connect with body builders.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
Decent, but not as flexible as I had hoped. I wanted to put a refrigeration unit in for my dairy business and it can be done, but the process was more complicated than with other competitor vehicles.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
It is a great starting point for customization and the base chassis is very good. That’s the reason I’ve seen food trucks, mobile workshops built on the Bada Dost platform. The only thing is that you have to find the right body builder.
The Bada Dost i3 LS will compete with its rivals in hilly terrain; tell us how it copes.
31 January 2025 07:01
Standard configuration would be fine for my courier service but I would like to see more official Ashok Leyland add ons. Most customizations involve going to third party vendors and hit or miss.
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