Ashok Leyland Stile LE 8 Seater (Diesel) Updates

Wednesday, 27 May 2015 09:52 AM Ashok Leyland had plans to introduce a CNG variant of the Stile, but it never materialized due to low demand for the diesel version. The production of the Stile was halted in May 2015. This decision was likely due to the vehicles failure to gain significant market traction.

Wednesday, 27 May 2015 06:55 PM Despite its robust engineering and spacious design, the Stile LE 8 Seater failed to attract significant consumer interest, leading to its discontinuation. The vehicle was primarily aimed at fleet operators and commercial users rather than individual buyers. I believe targeting the right market segment could have made a difference.

Friday, 15 November 2013 06:08 PM The Stile LE 8 Seater is known for its spacious interior, with sliding second-row seats that help optimize legroom and space for the third row. However, the third row is bolted to the floor, which affects the boot space. Despite this, the vehicles ride quality is commendable, especially over rough surfaces.

Friday, 15 November 2013 05:39 PM The vehicles interior, while functional, lacks some modern amenities like ABS, EBD, airbags, and a reversing camera. However, it does come with a dedicated blower and sliding windows for the second row, which are useful features. I think the lack of safety features was a significant oversight.

Friday, 15 November 2013 07:53 AM The Stile LE 8 Seaters fuel efficiency was a highlight, with Ashok Leyland claiming an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 19.5 kilometers per liter. This was part of the companys effort to optimize the vehicle for various driving conditions.

Tuesday, 08 October 2013 10:55 PM In terms of design, the Ashok Leyland Stile LE 8 Seater has a distinct front fascia to differentiate it from the Nissan Evalia. It includes features like black door handles, interior carpets, foldable second-row seats, and air-conditioning. Higher variants offer additional features such as body-colored bumpers and moulded dual-tone interiors. The design is utilitarian but functional.

Tuesday, 08 October 2013 07:26 AM The Stile LE 8 Seater is available in several color options, including sparkling white, silky silver, moon grey, passion red, and imperial black. It also offers optional 15-inch alloy wheels, which give it a more youthful look. I think the color options are quite appealing for a commercial vehicle.

Tuesday, 16 July 2013 10:20 PM The Ashok Leyland Stile LE 8 Seater (Diesel) was officially launched in the Indian market on July 16, 2013, with a price tag of Rs. 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). This minivan, based on the Nissan Evalia, was targeted at the fleet market and those needing comfortable vans for commercial use. I think the pricing was competitive, but the market response was mixed.

Tuesday, 16 July 2013 07:49 AM The Stile LE 8 Seater features a 1.5-liter K9K diesel engine, detuned to produce 75bhp and 185Nm of torque, which is less powerful than the Nissan Evalias engine. This detuning was aimed at achieving better fuel efficiency. The vehicle comes with a five-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. I believe this engine tweak was a good move for its intended use.

Tuesday, 16 July 2013 02:56 PM The Ashok Leyland Stile LE 8 Seater was produced at the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s facility outside Chennai, the same plant where the Nissan Evalia was manufactured. This collaboration was part of a broader partnership between the companies.