At the ongoing DefExpo 2022 in Gujarat, Ashok Leyland showcased new vehicles aimed at military applications. One of these was the new Jeet 4x4. Called a Light General Service Vehicle, the Jeet shares its name and design with the Jeet LCV but gets notable upgrades.
The Jeet 4x4 gets a double cab design with a pair of rear doors and additional seating. The pick-up bed is shorter and there is a roll cage as well. Additional lights have been positioned above the cab while the suspension too is raised. The rear-wheel drive powertrain of the standard Jeet is replaced by a four-wheel drive set-up with the model sitting on wheels wrapped in off-road centric tyres.
Ashok Leyland said that the Jeet 4x4 was “equipped to perform in hills, high altitude, cross country, plains & desert terrain.”
The company also showcased a four-wheel drive Light Bullet Proof Vehicle (LBPV). The company said that the LBPV was designed to carry up to 6 soldiers into various tactical mission scenarios. The model could traverse a multitude of terrains, came with a weapons mount and features all-wheel independent suspension, ride height management and ABS.
