homephotos Newsauto NewsAs demand for SUVs rises, so does waiting period: Find out how long you have to wait for these top vehicles
As demand for SUVs rises, so does waiting period: Find out how long you have to wait for these top vehicles
SUMMARY
SUVs are back in demand in India, but the shortage of microchips is leading to a delay in deliveries. Here's a look at the waiting period for top SUVs in India.
By CNBCTV18.com Aug 10, 2021 5:55:11 PM IST (Updated)
As demand for SUVs rises in India, the waiting period for multipurpose vehicles is also extending. Although the supply-demand correlation seems to be the problem, it is only exasperated by the shortage of microchips. The supply shortage would continue to impact at least 169 industries and may last until 2023. The reason behind the shortage is primarily that these microchips are produced by very few manufacturers in the US, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and China. (Image: Shutterstock)
Mahindra Thar (almost all models) | Manufacturer: Mahindra and Mahindra | Waiting period: 8 to 12 months. (Image: Mahindra and Mahindra)
Kia Seltos (diesel top model) | Manufacturer: Kia | Waiting period: 6 months (Image: Reuters)
Hyundai Creta (diesel top model) | Manufacturer: Hyundai | Waiting period: 5 to 6 months (Image: Reuters)
Kia Sonet (diesel top model) | Manufacturer: Kia | Waiting period: 3 to 4 months (Image: Reuters)
Mahindra XUV300 | Manufacturer: Mahindra and Mahindra | Waiting period: 2 to 3 months (Image: Mahindra and Mahindra)