Raichur, Karnataka: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Friday inaugurated its dealership for Light Commercial Vehicle in Raichur. This marks the 12th Light Commercial Vehicle dealership in the state of Karnataka, further strengthening its robust LCV distribution network, which now spans over 945 customer touchpoints across the country.
The new channel partner SB Motors LLP has a 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility strategically located at Mukram Gunj, Raichur, Karnataka. The facility is equipped with advanced tools, 7 service bays and has state-of-the-art infrastructure to ensure superior customer experience. The company currently offers a range of LCV products – SAATHI, DOST, BADA DOST, PARTNER and MiTR.
Mr. Viplav Shah, Head – LCV Business, Ashok Leyland Ltd. said, “Karnataka has always been an important market for us, and we are excited to further strengthen our presence in this region. Our relationship with customers is built on trust, performance, and shared growth. Our products are known for their superior mileage, reliability, and performance with a robust network and an industry-leading service retention. We take pride in the continued confidence our customers place in us, and the opening of this new dealership marks yet another step in our commitment to delivering world-class products and unmatched service to our valued customers.”
Ashok Leyland products cater to the evolving needs of Indian LCV customers, combining best-in-class technology with unmatched reliability. Today, over 6 lakhs+ Ashok Leyland LCVs operate across India, reflecting our strong presence in the segment. SAATHI, the latest Ashok Leyland offering in the premium entry-level SCV segment has been a gamechanger in the industry. Powered by a new-generation 45 HP engine delivering 110 Nm of torque, the SAATHI offers the largest loading area in its segment and an industry-leading payload capacity of 1,120 kg.
BADA DOST is offered in six variants and is powered with an 80 hp BS6 engine that delivers best-in-class power & mileage, best-in-class payload, best-in-class load body length and loading space that helps customer earn more profit per trip. Owing to its low turning radius and best-in-class ground clearance, BADA DOST is the ideal vehicle for inter and intra city applications.
DOST range comes in avatars of DOST XL and DOST+ XL to cater to different sections of the market and applications.
PARTNER, a modern & highly fuel-efficient load carrier, caters to the 4-ton payload segment and is available in both 4 tyre and 6 tyre options. PARTNER is based on an internationally acclaimed vehicle platform & carries the renowned ZD30 CRDI engine.
MiTR bus is offered in both staff bus & school bus options. It provides superior mileage even in stop-and-go conditions. MiTR School Bus complies with all school bus safety norms & offers unmatched ride comfort.
BADA DOST, DOST, SAATHI, PARTNER and MiTR are manufactured at Ashok Leyland’s state-of-the-art Hosur plant.
Ashok Leyland has one of the largest and fastest-growing networks in the CV space. The launch of this dealership marks another milestone in Ashok Leyland’s journey of strengthening its customer reach and service excellence, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in driving progress for businesses across Karnataka and beyond.
