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How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
It's a mixed bag. Fuel consumption is up a little and steering a bit off, but suspension holds up decently after being repeatedly overloaded. Not recommended, but it happens.
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
I’d say the Dost Strong handles overloading a bit better than Mahindra Supro. Of course no vehicle is designed to take that kind of punishment.
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
Mine has taken a lot of punishment and is still going. I can tell it’s not happy about it, though. For sure, brakes wear out faster. Use at your own risk.
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong fare in overloading compared to other competitors?
03 February 2025 10:55
I believe it’s probably one of the better choices for dealing with the overloads on occasion. As always, don’t make that a habit or the mechanic will be the business end of your visit, far more often than you’d like.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
Car-like? That's stretching it. Well, it is definitely more comfortable than my old Tata Ace, but not that much. It's very much still a commercial vehicle.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
It’s a solid improvement I’d say. For long drives, the seats are not bad at all and AC works fine. Not quite car comfort, but way better than most LCVs.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
It's all relative, isn't it? It's pretty comfy when compared to other mini trucks. Expecting luxury car vibes is also out. It does the job without murdering your back.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
The cabin is alright but they could have done a little more with the suspension. You still feel every bump on bad roads. Comfortable for short trips, less so for long hauls.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
Appreciate the effort but calling it car like is pushing it a bit. While it’s certainly more comfortable than most competitors, we should not forget that it’s built for work, and not leisure.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
If you have driven both the Dost Strong and the Tata Intra, I would say the Dost is more comfortable. It is notably better in seating position and visibility.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
It is a nice step up, but not revolutionary. I like the adjustable seat and the ergonomics are good. But don't expect miracles; it's still a workhorse through and through.
How comfortable is the cabin of the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong? Is that as car like as they said they are?
03 February 2025 10:55
AC is the biggest comfort upgrade for me. Which actually works so well, that difference makes all the difference in our climate. The rest is not mind blowing, but okay.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
Absolutely! For more than 3 years now, I have been driving a Dost Strong for my small logistics business and it has been a beast. There wasn't any overloading handling problems that I saw, and I didn't see it let me down on rough roads.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
It’s OK, but far from ‘strong’ as they say they are. After a year of regular use, it had some suspension issues. I find Tata Intra to be more solid.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
Strong for its class, yeah. However, it is still a small commercial vehicle. Expect it to not perform like a heavy duty truck.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
Mine's been a mixed bag. It was great for city deliveries, but struggled a bit on long highway runs with a full load. Now, it’s not weak but just average.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
The name is a bit of an exaggeration, but not too bad. I have had mine for 2 years and it has held up well considering the abuse that it gets in Mumbai traffic.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
It’s pretty strong for what it is. Yes, its certainly not indestructible, but I have physically lifted and carried a site constructed worth of construction material and it has never complained about it. Just don't expect miracles.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
The Dost Strong is akin to a tank compared to my old Tata Ace. Maybe not the strongest out there, but definitely an upgrade in durability for me.
The question is, do the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong do respect their name?
03 February 2025 10:55
It's all relative, isn't it? Strong for a mini truck, sure. However, I have had to replace parts sooner than I would have liked. Decent, but not exceptional.
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