Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Ashok Leyland Dost Strong
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Dost + for more payload (1,500 kg), more power per tonne and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong for a lower price (from ₹7 lakh).
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹7.75-8.25 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,500 kg
- Mileage
- 20 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹13,792/mo
₹7-8 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,375 kg
- Mileage
- 20 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Ashok Leyland Dost Strong: the verdict
The Ashok Leyland Dost Strong costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.75 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost +, about ₹75,000 less. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Dost + if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,500 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
Ashok Leyland Dost + and Ashok Leyland Dost Strong: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Dost +
Pros
- 1,500 kg payload, 125 kg more per trip
- Tighter 6 m turning radius for city lanes
- 70 HP and 170 Nm, more power for its weight
- 190 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Ashok Leyland Dost Strong
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
Cons
- Lower payload (1,375 kg)
- Wider 11 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (23.2 HP per tonne)
- Lower ground clearance (177 mm)
Which should you buy? Answer 3 questions
The suggestion updates as you answer.
1 · How much do you usually carry per trip?
2 · Where do you mostly drive?
3 · How far do you drive in a day?
Ashok Leyland Dost +
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Dost +You’re close to the limit. The Dost + leaves 250 kg spare against 125 kg on the Dost Strong.
- Dost +Its tighter turning circle (6 m against 11 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Ashok Leyland Dost Strong: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Ashok Leyland Dost Strong | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh | ₹7-8 Lakh✓ better | Dost Strong: ₹0.75 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,500 kg✓ better | 1,375 kg | Dost +: 125 kg more |
| Turning radius | 6 m✓ better | 11 m | Dost +: 5 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 25 HP✓ better | 23.2 HP | Dost +: 1.8 HP more |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm✓ better | 177 mm | Dost +: 13 mm more |
| Overall length | 4,630 mm (15 ft 2 in) | 4,485 mm (14 ft 9 in) | Dost +: 0 ft 6 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (13 Oct 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
150 litres · ₹4.76 per km
150 litres · ₹4.76 per km
The fuel bills come out the same at these numbers.
Real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Fuel prices differ by state; see today’s fuel prices for yours.
Will it pay for itself? Earnings, payback and 5-year cost
Uses 3,000 km a month. Set your freight rate and driver cost.
Who drives?
Ashok Leyland Dost +
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹13,792
- Fuel
- − ₹14,280
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,333
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,250
- You keep each month
- ₹18,145
Ashok Leyland Dost Strong
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹14,280
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹19,730
The Dost Strong leaves you about ₹1,585 more a month, or ₹19,016 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹16,000 (Dost +) and ₹15,000 (Dost Strong) a year, a new set of tyres every 60,000 km, insurance at about 3.5% of the ex-showroom price a year, and resale of 60–65% after 3 years and 45–50% after 5 years. EMI uses the down payment and loan period you pick under On-road price and EMI.
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Ashok Leyland Dost +
₹8.31 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Ashok Leyland Dost Strong
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Dost Strong EMI is ₹1,335 a month lower.
On-road figures add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI is on the ex-showroom price at 12% a year. Dealers quote exact figures.
Can you get a loan for it?
A quick check using the rule many lenders follow: all your EMIs together should stay within about half your monthly income.
Ashok Leyland Dost +
Loan needed ₹6.20 L · EMI ₹13,792 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Ashok Leyland Dost Strong
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Documents you’ll usually need
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Address proof
- Last 6 months’ bank statements
- Income proof or ITR, if you have one
- Business or transport contract, if any
This is a rough guide. Banks and NBFCs decide using your credit score, income proof and the truck’s use.
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Ashok Leyland Dost Strong: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Ashok Leyland Dost Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh | ₹7-8 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.33 lakh | ₹5.45 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹13,792 a month | ₹12,457 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Ashok Leyland Dost Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 1,478 cc |
| Power | 70 HP✓ better | 60 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 25 HP✓ better | 23.2 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Ashok Leyland Dost Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,500 kg✓ better | 1,375 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,805 kg | 2,590 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,215 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Ashok Leyland Dost Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,630 mm (15 ft 2 in) | 4,485 mm (14 ft 9 in) |
| Overall width | 1,620 mm (5 ft 4 in) | 1,670 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Overall height | 1,930 mm (6 ft 4 in) | 1,845 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (8 ft 3 in) | 2,350 mm (7 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7 in) | 177 mm (7 in) |
| Turning radius | 6 m | 11 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Ashok Leyland Dost Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 20 km/l | 20 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76 | ₹4.76 |
| Fuel tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 800 km | about 800 km |
ISUZU D-MAX
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹8-10.19 Lakh, 1,380 kg payload, 14.4 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 13 Oct 2026 and each maker’s claimed mileage.
- On-road prices add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI assumes 12% a year.
- Ownership figures (service, tyres, insurance, resale) are our estimates, marked as such where they appear.
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Ashok Leyland Dost Strong: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Dost + suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,500 kg, while the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Ashok Leyland Dost Strong costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.75 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost +, about ₹75,000 less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
Fuel cost per km is about the same, near ₹4.76 at today's Delhi prices. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Ashok Leyland Dost + carries more: 1,500 kg of payload against 1,375 kg, or 125 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need an ordinary LMV licence. Their GVW is within 7,500 kg, so they count as light motor vehicles.
The Ashok Leyland Dost +, on paper: it has 25 HP per tonne of GVW against 23.2 HP on the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 190 mm of ground clearance against 177 mm.
About ₹8.31 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost + and ₹7.5 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹13,792 a month for the Ashok Leyland Dost + and ₹12,457 for the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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