Discussions and Questions Ashok Leyland Dost Strong
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It's okay, but not great. A little struggle on steeper inclines when full. The Mahindra Supro, however, has handled mountain roads a bit better for me.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
Job does for the most part but I find routes have to be carefully planned. It won't win any hillclimbing contests, but is reliable as long as you don't take it too hard.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
Mine has been driven in the Western Ghats and it stood its own. The main thing is to keep the momentum on climbs. The gearbox is also decent for managing descents.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It's all about weight distribution. Depending on how you load it, the Dost Strong can manage most hill routes. Going uphill, however, don’t expect to set any speed records.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
In the mountains, I have found that it performs better than expected. Rough roads are helped by good ground clearance. All you need to ensure is that your brakes are in tip top condition.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It's a mixed bag. Moderate incline is fine, but … when fully loaded … steeper stuff is terrible. It’s fine for most hill stations, but I wouldn’t take it to Ladakh.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It is not honestly built for serious mountain driving. But it gets you there, not in any way that is enjoyable. However, if you use your car frequently in hilly areas, this may not be the option for you.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
And in my experience it’s been pretty cost effective. Parts aren’t too expensive and it has decent fuel efficiency. In which case, skimp in the key is regular maintenance, and you will pay later.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It's a mixed bag. The initial costs are good but I have had some unexpected repairs. However, overall it is cheaper to run than my old Tata Ace.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
I would say it’s cost effective if you use it correctly. It'll treat you well if you don't overload, stay with the service schedule. Resale value's not bad either.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
I really thought it would have better fuel efficiency. It's okay, but not great. However, the maintenance costs have been reasonable. In general, long term costs are average.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It is cost effective if you can do some simple maintenance yourself. It can be pricey for official service, but the vehicle itself is not too complex to work on.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It has been a good balance for me. Not the cheapest to run, but as long as there are no breakdowns I'm not really worried about running cost. Peace of mind has value too.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
However, from what I write in my books, it’s been worth it. It was competitive in the initial cost and has been a workhorse. As long as you budget for regular maintenance you will be fine.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It depends on your usage. It's been great for my small delivery business. Low running costs and decent resale value. However, if you need something for heavy duty work, you will need to look elsewhere.
What is the performance of Ashok Leyland Dost Strong in hilly or mountainous terrain?
03 February 2025 10:55
It’s cost effective but not drastically so vs. its competitors. Other than that, it’s a reliable thing in my experience – fewer unexpected expenses.
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
We are all aware that overloading occurs. My old Tata Ace could never take the hit this way my Dost Strong did. With the suspension a champ, I wouldn't take it too far.
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
Untrue, to say the least. Regularly overloading has caused me suspension issues. In my experience, the Tata Intra seems to be doing better with it.
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
OK to handle overloading, but you will definitely feel it in the long run. I had to replace my shocks earlier than I needed to. Better than some others I’ve driven, however.
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
Unfortunately, I have to overload sometimes. The Dost Strong is good enough for short trips, but I wouldn’t try that on any long hauls. Engine starts to strain.
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