New Ashok Leyland Tractor Trailer?

autocrazy · 2nd October 2007, 02:24

Hi, found this online.

Can anyone confirm, what is this new model and when was/ is being launched?

v1kram · 2nd October 2007, 20:59

I think it's one of their next-gen trucks with company built cabin, even AL displayed this type of trucks in one of the auto expo.

hvkumar · 2nd October 2007, 21:16

Has it been launched? This one looks like a test vehicle - no number plates? Any idea what is the capacity of this model?

kpzen · 2nd October 2007, 22:29

Its the Ashok Leyland Newgen
Capacity: 40 tonne
Power: 260 BHP

1100D · 2nd October 2007, 22:43

Is the Cab tiltable? To access the powertrain?

badboyscad · 2nd October 2007, 23:24

yes, its the newgen aero 4026, saw one(NEWGEN Aero 4026J along with a new STALLION) in the ashokleyland manufacturing facility in hosur, last year during an industrial visit, but that was yellow colored,

some more about it:
The NEWGEN Aero 4026 J is the first indigenously developed Indian truck that is a product of modular engineering that offers new levels of flexibility in truck building in accordance to very specific customer requirements. Modular engineering actually enables a customer to configure the kind of vehicle he wants that is perfectly in tune with his requirements.

The futuristic-looking and stylish Aero contour gives the NEWGEN Aero 4026 J the aero-dynamic answer to air drags when driving at high speeds. The forward cab, a treat to watch and ride, is cushioned by vehicular air suspension, seen for the first time in trucks in India.

The NEWGEN Aero 4026 J is powered by the contemporary, 260 ps, 8-liter J engine with electronically controlled MD TICS that is currently BS2 compliant but with the potential to meet ensuing BS3 / BS4 emission norms. The aerodynamically designed cab helps increase fuel efficiency. The ZF 9 speed synchromesh gearbox allows for close and effortless gearshifts and a seamless power delivery. Heavy loads can be lugged with greater economy thanks to the matched driveline with deeper crawler ratio and the heavy-duty rear axle. A dual line pneumatic brake system comes with bigger size foundation brakes, complete with load sensing valves while the rear suspension provides for smoother rides and handling of payloads with greater protection.

auto expo 2006 pics:

Sahil · 3rd October 2007, 10:31

You thought Ashoka Leyland is only into the automobile industry?
Guess what they have just stepped into ... RETAIL ! Its amazing how companies shift from different fields to join the retail bandwagon... What next? BMW getting into fast food restaurants !?

directinjection · 4th October 2007, 17:55

Saw the NEWGEN at Auto Expo.

The cab looks good in pictures but not that good from close quarters, with rather poor fit and finishing, Indian style. The doors are borrowed from the Iveco cab that AL makes. The grill and the surrounding area on the vehicle I saw was made of plastic and not capable of surviving on Indian roads, if the final production versions too are is going to feature it.

Jomz · 16th October 2007, 07:46

Hmm.. DI...

THe Grille and surrounding area is not of plastic... Do check the 2521 which is undergoing testing on Chennai bangalore highway If you've any doubts..

The only plastic things are the air scoop sort of thingys on the front..
The bumper too is plastic.. Which is welcome relief for regular car guys...
Won't give bad gashes as TATA NOVUS or AMW or any other Indian ish style truck

AL doesn't test cabs for more that 2 years ... do destroy them in indian conditions...

And the Entire cabin is based on IVECO......... not only the doors .. but enginnered In house...

Sadly tHe J engine... Hmmmm

Jomz · 7th February 2008, 01:25

It is launched a couple of months back. I wasn't checking my office mail for some time. So there comes the newgen cabin.

Mpower · 7th February 2008, 06:14

Whats the origin of the J series engine. Iveco or Hino?

aaggoswami · 7th February 2008, 06:50

It looks nice and it is a nice step ahead for AL.
I hate the AMW trucks for their Typical indian truck style. Even the new TAta Novus is not this good as it still follows the typical style.

I hope that the deal with Daewoo will really help and does make some really good trucks from Daewoo.

I am waiting for those trucks to come to teach AMW a lesson or two.

AMATMO · 7th February 2008, 15:44

i think as far as price is concerns they learn lesson from amw first

AMATMO · 7th February 2008, 15:46

i think as far as price is concerned they should take lessons from amw first i think amw deserves a pat on the back for making these trucks avilable to indian before any other truck maker could and also for the price deserves appreciation

2nd October 2007, 02:24	#1
autocrazy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 34 Thanked: 14 Times	New Ashok Leyland Tractor Trailer? Hi, found this online. Can anyone confirm, what is this new model and when was/ is being launched?
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2nd October 2007, 20:59	#2
v1kram BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coimbatore /YEG Posts: 465 Thanked: 242 Times	I think it's one of their next-gen trucks with company built cabin, even AL displayed this type of trucks in one of the auto expo.
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2nd October 2007, 21:16	#3
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Has it been launched? This one looks like a test vehicle - no number plates? Any idea what is the capacity of this model?
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2nd October 2007, 22:29	#4
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Its the Ashok Leyland Newgen Capacity: 40 tonne Power: 260 BHP Last edited by kpzen : 2nd October 2007 at 22:39.
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2nd October 2007, 22:43	#5
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	Is the Cab tiltable? To access the powertrain?
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2nd October 2007, 23:24	#6
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	yes, its the newgen aero 4026, saw one(NEWGEN Aero 4026J along with a new STALLION) in the ashokleyland manufacturing facility in hosur, last year during an industrial visit, but that was yellow colored, some more about it: The NEWGEN Aero 4026 J is the first indigenously developed Indian truck that is a product of modular engineering that offers new levels of flexibility in truck building in accordance to very specific customer requirements. Modular engineering actually enables a customer to configure the kind of vehicle he wants that is perfectly in tune with his requirements. The futuristic-looking and stylish Aero contour gives the NEWGEN Aero 4026 J the aero-dynamic answer to air drags when driving at high speeds. The forward cab, a treat to watch and ride, is cushioned by vehicular air suspension, seen for the first time in trucks in India. The NEWGEN Aero 4026 J is powered by the contemporary, 260 ps, 8-liter J engine with electronically controlled MD TICS that is currently BS2 compliant but with the potential to meet ensuing BS3 / BS4 emission norms. The aerodynamically designed cab helps increase fuel efficiency. The ZF 9 speed synchromesh gearbox allows for close and effortless gearshifts and a seamless power delivery. Heavy loads can be lugged with greater economy thanks to the matched driveline with deeper crawler ratio and the heavy-duty rear axle. A dual line pneumatic brake system comes with bigger size foundation brakes, complete with load sensing valves while the rear suspension provides for smoother rides and handling of payloads with greater protection. auto expo 2006 pics: Last edited by badboyscad : 2nd October 2007 at 23:25.
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3rd October 2007, 10:31	#7
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	You thought Ashoka Leyland is only into the automobile industry? Guess what they have just stepped into ... RETAIL ! Its amazing how companies shift from different fields to join the retail bandwagon... What next? BMW getting into fast food restaurants !?
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4th October 2007, 17:55	#8
directinjection Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 1,705 Thanked: 784 Times	Saw the NEWGEN at Auto Expo. The cab looks good in pictures but not that good from close quarters, with rather poor fit and finishing, Indian style. The doors are borrowed from the Iveco cab that AL makes. The grill and the surrounding area on the vehicle I saw was made of plastic and not capable of surviving on Indian roads, if the final production versions too are is going to feature it.
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16th October 2007, 07:46	#9
Jomz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI,USA Posts: 834 Thanked: 335 Times	Hmm.. DI... THe Grille and surrounding area is not of plastic... Do check the 2521 which is undergoing testing on Chennai bangalore highway If you've any doubts.. The only plastic things are the air scoop sort of thingys on the front.. The bumper too is plastic.. Which is welcome relief for regular car guys... Won't give bad gashes as TATA NOVUS or AMW or any other Indian ish style truck AL doesn't test cabs for more that 2 years ... do destroy them in indian conditions... And the Entire cabin is based on IVECO......... not only the doors .. but enginnered In house... Sadly tHe J engine... Hmmmm
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7th February 2008, 01:25	#10
Jomz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI,USA Posts: 834 Thanked: 335 Times	It is launched a couple of months back. I wasn't checking my office mail for some time. So there comes the newgen cabin.
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7th February 2008, 06:14	#11
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Whats the origin of the J series engine. Iveco or Hino?
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7th February 2008, 06:50	#12
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Great It looks nice and it is a nice step ahead for AL. I hate the AMW trucks for their Typical indian truck style. Even the new TAta Novus is not this good as it still follows the typical style. I hope that the deal with Daewoo will really help and does make some really good trucks from Daewoo. I am waiting for those trucks to come to teach AMW a lesson or two.
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7th February 2008, 15:44	#13
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	i think as far as price is concerns they learn lesson from amw first
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7th February 2008, 15:46	#14
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	i think as far as price is concerned they should take lessons from amw first i think amw deserves a pat on the back for making these trucks avilable to indian before any other truck maker could and also for the price deserves appreciation
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