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{{short description|Indian manufactured bus chassis range}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox bus
|name=Ashok Leyland 12M
|image=A Kadamba Transport Corporation luxury bus, X 216 parked in the Kadamba workshop at Margao.jpg
|type=Bus Chassis
|manufacturer=[[Ashok Leyland]]
|layout=Front engine, Rear wheel drive
|engine='H' Series ETI, 'H' Series DTI
|related=
|length={{convert|11700|mm|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}
|wheelbase={{convert|6200|mm|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}
|powerout={{convert|113|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|164|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|165|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|177|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|180|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|205|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|221|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|225|hp|kW|abbr=on}}
|transmission=5 Speed Synchromesh, 6 Speed Synchromesh Overdrive Gearbox
}}

The '''12M''' is a bus chassis range manufactured by Indian vehicle manufacturer [[Ashok Leyland]]. The "12M" denotes the chassis length which is 11.7 meters. This chassis is primarily aimed at Inter state bus operators has a good presence in Indian roads. The front engine rear wheel driven bus was introduced in 2000s. Currently this chassis is provided with diesel engine only. The chassis has various options like air conditioner, retarder, full air suspension, automated transmission.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cvnews.in/ashok-leyland-12m-vs-bharatbenz-1623-head-on/|title=Ashok Leyland 12M Vs BharatBenz 1623 – Head on. – CV news|website=www.cvnews.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cvnews.in/scoop-ashok-leyland-12m-with-disc-brakes/|title=Scoop : Ashok Leyland 12M with disc brakes – CV news|website=www.cvnews.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cvnews.in/ashok-leyland-join-hands-with-hino-for-bs-vi/|title=Ashok Leyland join hands with Hino for BS VI – CV news|website=www.cvnews.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/commercial-vehicles/84144-ashok-leyland-12m.html|title=Ashok Leyland 12M - Team-BHP|work=Team-BHP.com|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en}}</ref>

== BS II ==
In the BS II range the bus had 4 engine options, {{convert|113|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|164|hp|kW|abbr=on}}, {{convert|177|hp|kW|abbr=on}} and {{convert|205|hp|kW|abbr=on}}. All the engines were turbo charged and inter-cooled. All variants had 6 speed synchromesh gearbox with overdrive and radial tyres except the {{convert|113|hp|kW|abbr=on}} variant which had 5 Speed synchromesh gearbox and cross-ply tyres. The top end {{convert|205|hp|kW|abbr=on}} chassis provided with optional air conditioning, retarder and air suspension.<ref name=":0" />

* ALPSV 4/106
* ALPSV 4/107
* ALPSV 4/114
* ALPSV 4/86

== BS III ==
The company offered the model with 3 engine options when BS III norms become mandatory. 164 hp, {{cvt|180|hp|kW}} and {{cvt|225|hp|kW}}. The 225 hp variant ALPSV 4/225, was the early bus chassis apart from Volvo buses, to offer common rail diesel engines in BS III platform. The buses also featured 'H' Series engines. The 165 engine came with inline fuel injection pump (FIP) while 180 hp version had electronic diesel control (EDC). All variants came with 6 speed synchromesh overdrive gearbox and optional anti braking system (ABS). The 225 hp engine variant had electromagnetic retarder with an optional Leymatic automated manual transmission.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://globeleyland.com/buses.html#|title=Globe Auto Parts (Regd)|website=globeleyland.com|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cvnews.in/ashok-leyland-viking-city-bus-with-leymatic-first-drive/|title=Ashok Leyland Viking City bus with ‘Leymatic’- First Drive. – CV news|website=www.cvnews.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://buses.cardekho.com/buses/ashok-leyland/12-m|title=Ashok Leyland 12 M Price, Specifications, Videos, Pictures and More|website=BusesDekho|language=en|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref>

* ALPSV 4/157
* ALPSV 4/160
* ALPSV 4/169
* ALPSR 3/33 Rear Engine

== BS IV ==
In BS IV lineup all engines featured common rail with the addition of SCR and i-EGR to meet BS IV norms. The low end 165 hp engine featured Ashok Leyland's indigenous i-EGR<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cvnews.in/ashok-leyland-i-egr-is-upto-10-frugal-early-reports-reveals/|title=Ashok Leyland i-EGR is upto 10% frugal, early reports reveals. – CV news|website=www.cvnews.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref> while 177 hp, 221 hp had SCR. ABS become a standard fitment. Tyre can be chosen between radials and tubeless radials.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ashokleyland.com/products/buses/-/application/513/Intercity/12M_FE/12M_FE_DIESEL|title=Buses - Prices, Specifications, Photos {{!}} Ashok Leyland - Ashok Leyland Corporate - Ashok Leyland|website=www.ashokleyland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ashokleyland.com/products/buses/-/application/514/Staff/12M_FE/12M_FE_DIESEL|title=Buses - Prices, Specifications, Photos {{!}} Ashok Leyland - Ashok Leyland Corporate - Ashok Leyland|website=www.ashokleyland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

== References ==
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{{Automotive industry in India}}

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