Ashok Leyland opens 12th Karnataka LCV dealership in Raichur with SB Motors
Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new light commercial vehicle dealership in Raichur, its 12th LCV outlet in Karnataka and part of a national LCV network of more than 945 customer touchpoints.
- 12
- Over 945
- 7
- 6 lakh+
What Happened
Ashok Leyland inaugurated a new light commercial vehicle (LCV) dealership in Raichur, Karnataka, on 11 September 2026. The outlet is the 12th LCV dealership in Karnataka and takes the company's LCV distribution network to more than 945 customer touchpoints across India. The dealership is operated by channel partner SB Motors LLP and is a 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility located at Mukram Gunj, Raichur. It is equipped with advanced tools, seven service bays and what the company describes as state-of-the-art infrastructure to ensure a superior customer experience.
945+
Ashok Leyland's LCV distribution network now spans over 945 customer touchpoints, with Raichur its 12th LCV dealership in Karnataka.
“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.”
- SAATHI: the latest offering in the premium entry-level SCV segment.
- DOST: available as DOST XL and DOST+ XL to cater to different sections of the market and applications.
- BADA DOST: offered in six variants with an 80 hp BS6 engine.
- PARTNER: a modern, highly fuel-efficient load carrier for the 4-ton payload segment, available in 4-tyre and 6-tyre options with a ZD30 CRDI engine on an internationally acclaimed platform.
- MiTR: a bus offered in staff bus and school bus options, with superior mileage even in stop-and-go conditions.
BADA DOST, DOST, SAATHI, PARTNER and MiTR are all manufactured at Ashok Leyland's Hosur plant. The company says SAATHI, its newest premium entry-level model, is powered by a new-generation 45 HP engine delivering 110 Nm of torque, with the largest loading area in its segment and a payload capacity of 1,120 kg. BADA DOST is pitched as ideal for inter- and intra-city applications thanks to its low turning radius, best-in-class ground clearance, best-in-class payload, load body length and loading space, while the MiTR School Bus complies with all school bus safety norms. Ashok Leyland describes the Raichur opening as another milestone in strengthening customer reach and service excellence across Karnataka and beyond.
6 lakh+
The company says over 6 lakh Ashok Leyland light commercial vehicles operate across India, reflecting its presence in the segment.
Why this matters
The outlet gives LCV buyers around Raichur in Karnataka local access to sales, service and spares instead of travelling elsewhere in the state. It extends Ashok Leyland's LCV distribution reach in a market the company calls important for it, and brings a new channel partner, SB Motors LLP, into the network.
Terms in This Story
- LCV
- Light commercial vehicle, a class of smaller commercial vehicle used for moving goods or passengers.
- 3S facility
- A dealership that provides sales, service and spare parts under one roof.
- SCV
- Small commercial vehicle, a compact category of commercial vehicle below the light commercial vehicle class.
- CRDI
- Common Rail Direct Injection, a diesel engine fuel-injection technology.
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