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Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE Highlights The Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE is an advanced and efficient intermediate commercial vehicle engineered to carry heavy loads with ease, lower maintenance costs and give higher savings per trip. With exceptional power and performance, the Ecomet 1615 HE truck is crafted to excel in various applications. The Ecomet 1615 HE effectively addresses the challenge of balancing the operational costs of businesses with efficiency at the core of its design. From the drawing board to the factory floor, every aspect is meticulously crafted to ensure optimal fuel efficiency, contributing to significant cost savings for businesses. The truck is best suited for applications like fruits/vegetables, market load, food grains, white goods, POL tanker, cement, LPG cylinder and industrial goods, to name a few. With the integration of Ashok Leyland’s proven iEGR technology, the Ecomet 1615 HE also offers top-class performance and reduces emissions. iEGR technology is designed to reduce emissions, particularly nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are harmful pollutants. iEGR works by recirculating a portion of the exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber of the engine. This helps to lower the combustion temperature, which in turn reduces the formation of NOx emissions. Additionally, with features such as a gear shift advisory system (GSAS), auto exhaust brakes and robust drivetrain and suspension aggregates, the Ecomet 1615 HE is considered an efficient choice for businesses planning on utilising the truck for long lead applications. Priced at Rs 23.24 lakh which goes up to Rs 29.10 lakh, the Ecomet 1615 HE is a value-for-money product. Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE Performance The Ecomet 1615 HE is propelled by an advanced H series 4-cylinder CRS with an i-Gen6 technology integrated BS6-compliant diesel engine capable of producing 147.5 hp of power and 450 Nm of torque at around 1250-2000 rpm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. To enhance driver performance and driveability, the Ecomet 1615 HE also integrates an advanced digital driver assist (ADDA) system. For improving fuel efficiency, the vehicle is equipped with a gear shift advisory system (GSAS) that indicates to the driver the correct time to shift up / down the gear. Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE Specifications The Ecomet 1615 HE is a 16100 kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) haulage truck. It comes in four wheelbase options- 3950 mm, 4200 mm, 4750 mm and 5200 mm and five loading spans 5.1 m, 5.8 m, 6.1 m, 6.7 m and 7.3 m. The truck comes in both day cab and sleeper cab options and equips a 185-litre fuel tank for longer operations and fewer fueling intervals. Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE Features The Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE comes equipped with multiple features necessary to improve driver productivity and safety. These include a cable shift CSO gear system for effortless gear shifts, lube for life propeller shaft for lower maintenance, a new digital instrument cluster, rear LED taillights, a USB mobile charging port, and telematics. Besides these, the vehicle also gets power steering, an adjustable driver seat and full metal fascia for occupant safety. Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE Rivals The Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE is an efficient haulage truck with multiple features aimed at enhancing driver performance and business profitability. Key rivals of the Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 HE include the Tata T. 16 Ultra, BharatBenz 1617, Tata 1512 LPT, Eicher Pro 3014, and the Mahindra FURIO 16.