Car Discounts: With significant improvement in supplies, OEMs and dealers stocked up to make the best of the sales during the festive season this year. Experts suggest this is also the time when slow moving models can be sold with festive discounts. Now, since the second half of November there has been a usual post-festive slowdown in demand and bookings. However, the concern occurs as the average PV inventory at the dealerships ranges around 60 days.
There are several car models available with minimal or no waiting periods. Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Tiago, Maruti Suzuki Jimny, and Renault Kwid are some of the models readily available. Each model offers unique features and specifications. Stay updated with the latest news in the automotive industry by following TOI Auto on our social media handles.
Major car manufacturers in India like Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, and Maruti Suzuki are lagging behind in fulfilling the demands; hence here we have the list of top 10 cars with longest waiting period.
Waiting lists on cars: Will you wait 10 months for yours?
Maruti Suzuki has a waiting period of 3-4 weeks for its smaller cars such as the Alto and the Swift, but the waiting period goes up to 6-8 weeks for cars such as the Ertiga. January 06, 2021 / 12:01 PM IST
With the rising demand and low interest rates on auto loans, compact SUVs are not the only cars burdened with the long waiting periods. Hatchbacks and small cars such as the Maruti Suzuki Alto, as well as some premium hatches like the Hyundai i20, have waiting periods in the range of 1-10 months.