Here is an updated report on the top 10 cars in India with the longest waiting periods as of May 2023:
1) Mahindra Scorpio: The waiting period for the Mahindra Scorpio ranges up to 24 months, depending on the model. The Base trim asks for higher waiting period.
2) Toyota Innova Hycross: The waiting period for the Innova Hycross is up to 18 months. Due to high demand, Toyota has temporarily stopped bookings for the top-spec trims, and some variations have a twelve-month waiting period.
3) Mahindra Thar: Customers interested in purchasing a Mahindra Thar may have to wait up to 17 months for certain models. The five-door version is expected to be launched later this year and go on sale in early 2024.
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4) Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: The entry-level E mild hybrid MT variant of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder has a waiting period of 12-15 Months. The S and G mild hybrid MT versions have an eight to ten-month waiting period. The CNG variants have a three to four-month waiting period, while the AT mild hybrid versions have a twelve-month waiting period. The standard S hybrid has a waiting time of ten to twelve months, the G variation has a waiting period of eight to ten months, and the V has a waiting period of eight to eight months.
5) Kia Carens: The waiting period for the Kia Carens is up to 11 months.
6) Mahindra XUV700: Customers may have to wait up to 11 months for the Mahindra XUV700.
7) Maruti Suzuki Brezza: The waiting period for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is ten months.
8) Kia Sonet: Certain models of the Kia Sonet have a waiting period of up to nine months.