The Ashok Leyland Dost Strong is known for its robust engine and higher payload capacity compared to its competitors. It offers a strong 1.5L diesel engine producing 70 hp, which is more powerful than the Mahindra Jeeto and Tata Ace Gold. The Dost Strong also features a larger payload capacity, making it ideal for businesses requiring heavy lifting. However, the Mahindra Jeeto is praised for its fuel efficiency and durability, while the Tata Ace Gold is popular for its reliability and widespread service network.

Absolutely. Driving the Ace isn't like driving other vehicles and requires a special skill to do safely. Drivers could be properly trained, and in fact, it may even professionalize the industry, if they got a special license.

The Ace is held back from new markets by the current design. If they want to export it, they will have to bring it up to international standards, and that probably means a redesign.

The vehicle is not to blame for bad driving. The problem is not the Ace, the Ace is just a tool, it's how people use it. We don't need to bash a vehicle that has helped so many people make a living, we need better driver training and stricter enforcement of loading limits.

And as someone who has worked in logistics, I can tell you, it's all about the numbers. Because these guys are paid per delivery, every minute counts. I know they drive like that, it’s not right, but I get why they do.

It's a stepping stone. Or maybe it starts with an Ace, but I've seen guys grow from that to having multiple trucks and running actual logistics companies. It's starting people, which is more than a lot of government programs do.

Mahindra Jeeto is a better option when compared to Tata Ace Zip because it offers more option in terms of performance loading and deck length. The engine is available in two different powers of 11 HP and 16 HP while the torque remains static at 38 Nm. The deck length options range from 5.5 ft, 6 feet and 6.5 feet whereas payload varies between 600 kg and 700 kg. it comes with a price tag of INR 2,31,000 to INR 2,66,000.