Ashok Leyland recently launched their first ever LCV, the Dost last Friday. The company has now set a target of selling 1,40,000 models over a period of three years. While, the Dost was developed in joint collaboration, with their Japanese auto partner, Nissan, the Dost was manufactured from Ashok Leyland’s facility in Hosur. Both of the partners have bet high on their new premium segment.
The executive vice chairman of the Hinduja Auto Ltd. and the chairman of Nissan Ashok Leyland Powertrain, the new vehicles are on 3 different platforms. They 2 companies will be selling the vehicles through their own respective brands.
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