Ashok Leyland Stile LX 8 Seater

Stile LX 8 Seater Review

Ashok Leyland Stile is the flagship MPV model launched by the Nissan-Ashok Leyland joint venture in India. It is made available in three trim levels with diesel engine as standard. Here, Ashok Leyland Stile LX 8 seater trim comes as one of the top end variant in its model series and it is priced in a very affordable range in comparison with other vehicles of same class. This new MPV from Ashok Leyland is powered by a 1.5-litre dCi diesel mill, which is also performing duties for the Nissan Evalia model. Although, it is one of the most affordable MPV model in the segment, it comes with a decent set of comfort features and important safety features as well. This MPV comes with a list of features including an air conditioner, a power steering, a central locking system and various other sophisticated functions. It is an ideal vehicle for all families and business organizations for traveling purposes.

Exteriors :

The all new Ashok Leyland Stile comes with the same body panel that is used for the Nissan Evalia MPV model. However, the company has managed to obtain a fresh new look to this vehicle by decorating it with stylish cosmetics. The front facade of this MPV has been fitted with a sleek headlight cluster that comes with a dual toned look. In the middle there is a large radiator grille that gets a chrome plated strip on top. The company logo has been decorated on the hood and it is complimented by an expressive design on the bonnet. Coming to the side profile, this particular variant is blessed with black colored door handles, while the outside rear view mirrors gets the body colored painting as well. The company has blessed this MPV with sliding doors on its second row, which will make it very simple for the passengers to get inside. Furthermore, the wheel arches on the side profile have been fitted with 14-inch steel wheels. The rear profile of this MPV look boxy yet simple and very decent. The tail combination cluster is small but still it is good enough to emit a bright light. Also there is a high mount stop lamp fitted just above the rear windshield, which will enhance the safety of this MPV.

Interiors :

The insides of this new Stile are incredibly spacious and comfortable where at least 8 passengers can be accommodated. The company is offering this Ashok Leyland Stile LX 8 Seater version with bench style seats in the second and third rows and covered them with premium fabric upholstery. The company blessed this trim with dual tone interiors with beige and black color scheme for obtaining a great finish. There is a three spoke steering wheel fitted with the prominent company logo in the center. The central console on the dashboard gets a silver finish, which will give a sort of premium feel to the passengers inside. The company has offered this trim with some of the features including a digital clock, a12V power outlet, driver and co-driver sun visor , courtesy lamps and various other noticeable features.

Engine and Performance :

The all new Ashok Leyland Stile LX 8 Seater trim is powered by a 1.5-litre, Turbo-Intercooled, common rail diesel engine, which is a globally proven engine with enhanced ability and fuel efficiency. This is the same 1.5-litre dCi engine that is powering the Nissan Evalia but the company tuned the engine to enhance its performance and fuel efficiency. This dCi engine has 4-cylinders, 16-valves and produces 1461cc of displacement capacity, which will unleash a power of about 75bhp at 3300rpm, while yielding a maximum 185Nm of torque in between 1750 to 2750rpm . The front wheels of this MPV derive this engine power through a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox, which is skillfully fitted to the engine. The company claims that the new Stile has the ability to return a peak mileage of 19.5 Kmpl, which is pretty attractive in comparison with other vehicles.

Braking and Handling :

This latest Stile LX 8 Seater is one of the top end variant in its model series. The company blessed this variant with disc and drum brakes fitted to the front and rear wheels respectively. This braking combination will work efficiently by responding immediately when brakes are applied. On the other hand, its speed sensitive power assisted steering wheel will help the driver to obtain full control over this MPV. Furthermore, the company blessed this particular trim with coil spring loaded McPherson strut type of suspension system fitted to the front axle and multi-leaf rigid type of suspension fitted to the rear axle. This will enhance the drive comforts, stability and agility of this MPV.

Comfort Features :

The all new Stile LX 8 Seater trim is one of the top end variants available in its model series and it has been equipped with all basic and standard features. Although it is one of the most affordable MPV in the segment, it gets some decent set of features that worth more than what you pay for this vehicle. The company has equipped the cabin with a slew of features including a dual HVAC with independent flow control , tinted glasses, in-dash gear lever, central locking system, power steering system with tilt function, front power windows, remote fuel lid opener, foot rest for driver, cup holders, bottle holders and so on. These features makes the journey comfortable and will fulfill the minimum requirements of all the passengers inside.

Safety Features :

The safety aspects of the new Ashok Leyland Stile LX 8 Seater trim are sub-standard but still they are good enough to provide minimum safety to the passengers and to the vehicle as well. The Indian automaker has blessed this MPV with safety aspects such as an engine immobilizer system , which will protect this multipurpose vehicle from unauthorized access in to the vehicle. On the other hand the features like rear door child lock, seat belts (for all three rows) and speed sensitive power steering system and so on.

Pros : Occupant centric body design, decent mileage.

Cons : Mediocre safety and comfort features, sub-standard interiors.