Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility

silversteed · 22nd November 2011, 14:22

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Originally Posted by binaiks

Same here - have seen very few of them on road till date. But the ones I've spotted were mostly hauling heavy loads with ease.

+1 to that! Perhaps, a new "kutti aana" in making. I wouldn't be surprised at the hauling capability because it has a really torquey and powerful engine - 55bhp is the best in class, IIRC.

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Originally Posted by binaiks

The headlamps doesn't seem to be as "eye-straining" as the ones in the Ace - the headlamps of the Ace are an absolute pain during the night (for drivers in the opposite direction).

The ACE's headlamps are really bright - one of the best reflector designs considering their brightness, but unfortunately placed at the wrong height.

carwatcher · 22nd November 2011, 14:33

Is dost the first Indian vehicle to use Hindi Name, I know Maruti is Sanskrit/Hindi but its a company name. I didn't like the name at all. But I don't think it will be a problem with the target customers. I also feel the headlights should have been designed better as they are adding more to the already ugly look. I think this vehicle looks like a huge pig when viewed from distance. I hope it succeeds.

carwatcher · 22nd November 2011, 23:02

My Bad how can I forget Premier Padmini

KMohanan · 3rd December 2011, 12:12

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Originally Posted by JagMan

the images make it look better than it is live. when i sat in one it just felt very bare(my vocabulary fails me, cant think of an appropriate word), too much empty space.

True. But, we feel so because we are accustomed to new generation cars where the dashboard covers up a lot of area. Is it not good to have plenty of space inside ? Will we 'feel' unsafe with this much of empty area ?

andromeda · 4th December 2011, 06:41

Is this the cargo version of the minivan (NV200) that Nissan will be launching in partnership with AL?

silversteed · 6th December 2011, 07:39

Spotted one more DOST in action:

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Looks like they've sold in decent numbers in Coimbatore, Salem and nearby areas.

Ashley2 · 6th December 2011, 20:11

From Krishnagiri..

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dhandapanik · 10th December 2011, 18:31

My first spotting of Dost at my home town Pollachi(Coimbatore). Looks like it was registered very recently. Could be 10-15 days old.

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directinjection · 12th December 2011, 16:13

I was wondering why AL hasn't provided a grill for air intake. A CRDI engine would be generating a lot of heat.

fifthwheel · 1st April 2012, 10:51

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Originally Posted by directinjection

I was wondering why AL hasn't provided a grill for air intake. A CRDI engine would be generating a lot of heat.

The engine is placed between the front axle & the cab & the cooling is achieved by the air flow below the cab. Recently had a chance to drive all three variants of the DOST. Really thrilled about the performance of the vehicle in terms of pull, handling, ride quality, NVH & AC. Even under the hot sun of march, the temperature inside the cab was not at all torturing even in the LE & LS variants (without AC), thanks to the roomy & airy cab.

Got some interesting info on the sales & marketshare details of DOST (attached)

Hope AL finally got a real winner. All the best team AL

Ashley2 · 1st April 2012, 12:31

Looking at the numbers, AP being the largest market for Multi axle rigid haulage trucks its surprising to see that they are one of the smallest market for SCV's. Hope there will be a good growth potential in coming days.
Also the pie between Pickups and Mini trucks in SCV segment now stands at ~56:44.
IMO, this is more likely to shift in favor of Mini trucks in coming years, due to their distinct advantages. Also coupled with competition from GM -rebadged from Wuling, China this will only be strengthened.

simplyself · 2nd April 2012, 21:11

Dost is being seen in good numbers in AP. They do not have many dealers but sales are quite good.

The pay load is 1.25 tonnes, but I hear it is quite good for up to 3 tonnes. Even Tata ACE regularly carries 2 + tonnes and the Bolero Pik-Ups do 3 tonnes.

I have noticed many Boleros trucks with bent chassis but never noticed that in an Ace.

Mpower · 10th April 2012, 01:15

Surprised to see the Bolero Pickup twins dominating the SCV market!!! Aren't the others a lot cheaper to purchase and operate?

Granted the Bolero is better if the purpose is dual... for both personal & business.

carwatcher · 10th April 2012, 01:23

Here in Goa I get to see many Dosts plying on the road.
I am mighty impressed by the pulling power and pick up. I think it will succeed in a big way.

amtak · 15th April 2012, 21:59

Reporting live from a wedding! catering company is using AL Dost. I am impressed by the build quality of the same. I guess, it is time for Tata to launch the facelifted Ace with more creature comforts.

22nd November 2011, 14:33	#92
carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility Is dost the first Indian vehicle to use Hindi Name, I know Maruti is Sanskrit/Hindi but its a company name. I didn't like the name at all. But I don't think it will be a problem with the target customers. I also feel the headlights should have been designed better as they are adding more to the already ugly look. I think this vehicle looks like a huge pig when viewed from distance. I hope it succeeds.
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carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility My Bad how can I forget Premier Padmini
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4th December 2011, 06:41	#95
andromeda BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ATL<-->BLR Posts: 141 Thanked: 36 Times	Is this the cargo version of the minivan (NV200) that Nissan will be launching in partnership with AL?
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6th December 2011, 07:39	#96
silversteed Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Electri-City Posts: 2,360 Thanked: 2,223 Times	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility Spotted one more DOST in action: Looks like they've sold in decent numbers in Coimbatore, Salem and nearby areas.
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6th December 2011, 20:11	#97
Ashley2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NH7 Posts: 2,115 Thanked: 1,525 Times View My Garage	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility From Krishnagiri.. Last edited by Ashley2 : 6th December 2011 at 20:20.
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10th December 2011, 18:31	#98
dhandapanik BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TN-37/41/58/70 Posts: 195 Thanked: 157 Times	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility My first spotting of Dost at my home town Pollachi(Coimbatore). Looks like it was registered very recently. Could be 10-15 days old.
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12th December 2011, 16:13	#99
directinjection Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 1,714 Thanked: 810 Times	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility I was wondering why AL hasn't provided a grill for air intake. A CRDI engine would be generating a lot of heat.
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1st April 2012, 12:31	#101
Ashley2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NH7 Posts: 2,115 Thanked: 1,525 Times View My Garage	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility Looking at the numbers, AP being the largest market for Multi axle rigid haulage trucks its surprising to see that they are one of the smallest market for SCV's. Hope there will be a good growth potential in coming days. Also the pie between Pickups and Mini trucks in SCV segment now stands at ~56:44. IMO, this is more likely to shift in favor of Mini trucks in coming years, due to their distinct advantages. Also coupled with competition from GM -rebadged from Wuling, China this will only be strengthened.
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2nd April 2012, 21:11	#102
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,063 Thanked: 633 Times	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility Dost is being seen in good numbers in AP. They do not have many dealers but sales are quite good. The pay load is 1.25 tonnes, but I hear it is quite good for up to 3 tonnes. Even Tata ACE regularly carries 2 + tonnes and the Bolero Pik-Ups do 3 tonnes. I have noticed many Boleros trucks with bent chassis but never noticed that in an Ace.
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10th April 2012, 01:15	#103
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,732 Times View My Garage	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility Surprised to see the Bolero Pickup twins dominating the SCV market!!! Aren't the others a lot cheaper to purchase and operate? Granted the Bolero is better if the purpose is dual... for both personal & business.
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10th April 2012, 01:23	#104
carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility Here in Goa I get to see many Dosts plying on the road. I am mighty impressed by the pulling power and pick up. I think it will succeed in a big way.
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15th April 2012, 21:59	#105
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,932 Thanked: 952 Times View My Garage	Re: Leyland Nissan rolls out Dost from Hosur facility Reporting live from a wedding! catering company is using AL Dost. I am impressed by the build quality of the same. I guess, it is time for Tata to launch the facelifted Ace with more creature comforts.
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