The Indian car market is replete with vehicles that have received a lot of love from the consumers. However, this affection is not distributed equally; Some models are preferred more than others. This fondness for some models combined with production problems resulted in long waiting periods for consumers. The scale of the problem is so great that consumers may even have a waiting period of almost 2 years for some models. Here we have compiled a list of top 5 SUVs with longest waiting period in India. This includes the Mahindra Scorpio, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and more
Mahindra Thar
Mahindra Thar is one of the most popular off-roader budget SUVs in India. The car carries forward the legacy of its predecessors and is highly popular with the masses. Due to this popularity, the demand for SUVs has been very high but the Indian automaker has not been able to keep up with it. Hence, Mahindra Thar always followed a long waiting period, with February 2023 continuing with the same, the waiting period for the SUV is up to 17 months.
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toyota hirer
The recently launched Toyota Urban Cruiser header has made its place in the list of SUVs with the longest waiting period. Consumers looking to buy the mid-size SUV will have to wait up to 15 months to take delivery of the car. Post launch, the SUV gained popularity in India due to its radical looks and hybrid powertrain.
Mahindra Scorpio N
The Mahindra Scorpio N commands a waiting period of up to 15 months in India. This comes as no surprise as the popularity of the SUV was demonstrated when the car was unveiled in India. The SUV crossed the 50,000 booking mark in a very short span of time, giving it a significant waiting period. It is to be noted that the new-gen Scorpio is loaded with features and is sold alongside the Scorpio Classic in India.
Mahindra XUV700
The Mahindra XUV700 was launched in India in August 2021 and still has a waiting period of up to 11 months depending on the variant. The SUV comes with modern looks and a host of features in the bag. Also, the SUV was one of the first cars in its segment to feature ADAS.
Maruti Suzuki Breeze
Maruti Suzuki Brezza is one of those SUVs that continues to be in high demand and fetches one of the highest sales numbers among SUVs. The model was facelifted last year with several updates to its exterior, features and interiors. This helped in increasing the popularity of the SUV and now it has a waiting period of up to 9 months in India.