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Here’s How Much You Have To Wait To Get A Subcompact SUV Home This February

The Nissan Magnite and the Renault Kiger command the bottom ready instances amongst all different subcompact SUVs

The subcompact SUV market is experiencing prolonged ready instances, notably following the current introduction of  the Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet facelifts. Among the eight subcompact SUVs listed, in style choices from the likes of Tata, Hyundai and Kia are encountering longer ready durations. Here’s the ready interval for all of the fashions throughout the highest 20 cities in India.

Waiting Period Table

City

Tata Nexon

Maruti Brezza

Hyundai Venue / Hyundai Venue N Line

Kia Sonet

Mahindra XUV300

Nissan Magnite

Renault Kiger

New Delhi

1 month

2-3 months

2.5-3 months / 2-2.5 months

2 months

3 months

1 month

1 month

Bengaluru

2-3 months

3 months

3 months

2 months

2-4 months

1 month

1 month

Mumbai

3 months

2-3 months

2-3 months / 2.5-3.5 months

3 months

2-4 months

1 month

1 month

Hyderabad

2 months

2-3 months

3 months

1-2 months

3.5-5 months

2 weeks

1 month

Pune

2-3 months

3-4 months

3-3.5 months / 3 months

2 months

2-4 months

1 month

No ready

Chennai

2 months

3-4 months

3 months / 2.5-3.5 months

2 months

2.5-3.5 months

2-3 weeks

1 week

Jaipur

1.5 months

2-3 months 

3-3.5 months / 3-5 months

1-2 months

3-4 months

2 weeks

2 weeks

Ahmedabad

2 months

2-3 months

2 months

1-2  months

2-4 months

1 month

2-3 weeks

Gurugram

1-1.5  months

3-4 months

2-3 months / 3 months

1 month

2-4 months

1 month

1-2 weeks

Lucknow

2 months

2-3 months

3 months

2-3 months

3 months

1 month

2 weeks

Kolkata

3 months

3-4 months

2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months

2-2.5 months

3.5-5 months

1 month

1 month

Thane

2 months

2-3 months

2 months

2 months

2 months

1 month

1-2 weeks

Surat

1.5-2 months

3 months

2 months

2 months

2-4 months

1 month

1 week

Ghaziabad

2-3 months

3 months

3 months

1 month

2-4 months

1 month

2-3 weeks

Chandigarh

3 months 

2-3 months

2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months

2 months

2-4 months

1 week

1 month

Coimbatore

2 months

3 months

3 months

2 months

1-3 months

No ready

1 month

Patna

1.5 months

2.5-3 months

3 months

2 months

2-4 months

1 month

No ready

Faridabad

2-3 months

3 months

3 months

1-2 months

3.5-5 months

1 month

1 month

Indore

3 months

2-3 months

3 months

1-2 months

3 months

2-3 weeks

3-4 weeks

Noida

2 months

2-3 months

2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months

1-2 months

2-4 months

2-3 weeks

No ready

Key Takeaways

Tata Nexon 2023 Front

  • On common, the Tata Nexon is presently experiencing a ready interval of as much as 2 months as of February. However, in cities comparable to Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata, prospects could have to attend for as much as 3 months to accumulate the Nexon.

 

  • The Maruti Brezza will be had with a mean time of three months. Maruti’s subcompact SUV is experiencing the best demand of as much as 4 months in Pune, Chennai, Gurugram, and Kolkata.

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  • Both, the Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line are experiencing a mean ready time of as much as 3 months in most cities. Customers in Ahmedabad, Thane, and Surat can take the supply of the Venue in 2 months.

2024 Kia Sonet

  • The Kia Sonet, which acquired a midlife replace in January 2024, is presently going through a mean ready interval of as much as 2 months. However, prospects in Lucknow and Kolkata would possibly expertise delays of over 2 months to obtain their deliveries.

 

  • The Mahindra XUV300 presently boasts the longest ready interval of as much as 5 months. Customers in Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Faridabad would possibly encounter delays of as much as 5 months. While in Coimbatore, the SUV may very well be delivered inside 3 months.

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  • The Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger are probably the most available subcompact SUVs right here, with a most ready time of simply 1 month. The Magnite is available for supply in Coimbatore, whereas residents of Pune, Patna, and Noida needn’t look forward to the supply of the Renault Kiger.

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Mahindra Scorpio And Thar Are At The Top In The Carmaker’s Pending Orders List


The Scorpio N and XUV700 command the highest average waiting period of up to seven months

Mahindra pending orders

In a recent financial result meeting, Mahindra divulged the total pending orders for its models, including some specific details for every popular nameplate. Its order book stands closer to 2.86 lakh orders pending delivery which includes popular models such as the Mahindra XUV700, Mahindra Scorpio N and Mahindra Thar.

Model-wise Pending Orders

Mahindra Scorpio N

Model

Pending Order*

Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N

1,19,000

Thar

76,000

XUV700

70,000

Bolero and Bolero Neo

11,000

XUV300 and XUV400

10,000

The Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Mahindra Scorpio N together have the highest open bookings at 1.19 lakh. The Thar (including the rear-wheel-drive version) and XUV700 are up next with their pending orders falling between 70,000 and 80,000. Mahindra is yet to deliver 11,000 units of the Bolero and Bolero Neo, while the XUV300 and XUV400’s open bookings stand at 10,000.

Average Wait Times Of These SUVs

Mahindra XUV700

Model

Average Waiting Period*

Scorpio Classic

3.5 months

Scorpio N

6 months

Thar

4 months

XUV700

7 months

Bolero

3 months

Bolero Neo

3 months

XUV300

4 months

XUV400

3.5 months

*in top 20 cities

As seen above, the Scorpio N and XUV700 are the two Mahindra cars witnessing the maximum wait times of up to seven months in top 20 cities in India. The Bolero and Bolero Neo have the least average waiting period here of three months.

Also See: Mahindra XUV.e8 (XUV700 Electric) Spied On Test Again Revealing Fresh Details

While Mahindra hasn’t directly revealed the reason behind this fat order book, it’s pretty obvious that deliveries are being delayed due to global socio-economic factors such as international conflicts and supply chain constraints. If you have any of the above Mahindra models on order, do let us know what kind of waiting period you’re experiencing in the comments.

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Nissan Magnite To Receive AMT Option, Expected Launch in October


The AMT variants will likely cost around Rs 55,000 more than the manual versions

Nissan Magnite

  • Nissan introduced the Magnite in India in late 2020.

  • The SUV will now offer an AMT option with its 1-litre N.A. petrol engine, similar to the Renault Kiger.

  • Currently, the automatic option is limited to the 1-litre turbo-petrol unit with a CVT option.

  • Some notable features on board include an 8-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, and auto AC.

  • The current price range for the Nissan Magnite is between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 11.02 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

After having been on sale for nearly three years, the Nissan Magnite is getting a minor update in the form of a new transmission option. The Japanese automaker has confirmed that the sub-4m SUV will now be available with a 5-speed AMT gearbox option, expected to launch in October, the same as its mechanical twin, the Renault Kiger.

Which Engine Will It Be Offered With?

Nissan Magnite Turbo CVT

The 5-speed AMT gearbox will be provided with the Magnite’s 1-litre naturally aspirated (N.A.) petrol engine (72PS/96Nm). The subcompact SUV also offers a 1-litre turbo-petrol unit option (100PS/up to 160Nm). While a 5-speed manual transmission is standard, the turbo engine also has a CVT option. All of these powertrains, including the 1-litre N.A. engine with the 5-speed AMT combo, have already been available with the Magnite’s sibling, the Renault Kiger, since its launch.

Also Read: Hyundai Venue Overtakes The Tata Nexon To Become The Second Best-selling Sub-4m SUV In August 2023

No Other Changes Expected

Nissan Magnite cabin

We do not anticipate any changes to the features list of the Magnite. The sub-4m SUV is already equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen system, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, auto AC with rear vents, and push-button start/stop.

Passenger safety is ensured with dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a 360-degree camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Prices And Competitors

Nissan Magnite rear

The AMT variants of the Nissan Magnite are expected to cost around Rs 55,000 more than their manual counterparts. Currently, the Nissan SUV is priced from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.02 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It competes with the Renault Kiger, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, and Tata Nexon, while also being an alternative to the Citroen C3, Maruti Fronx, and Hyundai Exter.

Read More on: Magnite on road price

Technology

How the MRAP Was Designed to Withstand Massive Explosions

In 2006, the MRAP Joint Program Office was created by the Marine Corps Systems Command, bringing together the U.S. Marines, Army, Navy, and special operations units to expedite the deployment of MRAPs. The Department of Defense joined the mission a year later.

The previous Humvees had flat bottoms, similar to regular commercial vehicles, making them highly vulnerable to explosives. When an IED was detonated under a Humvee, the blast would directly impact the flat underside that lay parallel to the ground, receiving the full force of the explosion.

To counter this threat, MRAPs were designed with a V-shaped armor-plated hull, strategically engineered to deflect explosions upward and away from the vehicle. Military experts claim that this unique design provides up to 10 times more protection. MRAPs also feature a raised chassis that helps reduce fragmentation, blast overpressure, and the force of an IED explosion. Moreover, these vehicles can be equipped with additional layers of armor to defend against RPG rounds.

There are four categories of MRAPs: I, II, III, and M-ATV. Category I is the smallest and is employed in urban combat scenarios and for casualty evacuation. Category II is utilized for convoys and transporting troops, whereas Category III specializes in mine and IED detection. The MRAP-All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) is the most agile among them and was specifically designed for extreme conditions.

According to Aeroweb, a total of seven different vehicle designs have been procured from five different contractors, namely BAE Systems, Force Protection Industries (FPI), General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), NAVISTAR Defense, and Oshkosh Corporation.

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Indian Army Now Gets Its Hands On The Toyota Hilux Pickup Off-roader


The Toyota Hilux was added to the army’s Northern Command fleet range after undergoing rigorous terrain and weather testing

Toyota Hilux inducted into the Indian Army fleet

  • The Hilux is a capable off-roader based on the Fortuner’s ladder-on-frame platform.

  • It is equipped with the Fortuner’s 204PS 2.8-litre diesel engine; gets 4×4 as standard.

  • The Indian Army is also looking to introduce the 5-door Maruti Jimny to its fleet to replace the existing and ageing Gypsy.

  • Mahindra recently shipped an additional 1,850 units of the Scorpio Classic to the Indian Army.

If you have been following the automotive updates related to the Indian Army in recent years, you would know that it was on the lookout for newer, capable models. This came on the backdrop of the army retiring its much-cherished workhorse, the Maruti Gypsy, and has now added some units of the Toyota Hilux to its Northern Command wing.

Reasons To Pick The Toyota Pickup

Toyota Hilux in Indian Army's fleet

Given the tasks and duties the Indian Army performs, it’s natural for its squad to require tough, body-on-frame off-roaders, which have mostly been restricted to SUVs. Since the Hilux is based on the Fortuner’s ladder-on-frame architecture and offers 4×4 capabilities, it is among the best modern vehicles for our men in camouflage. The pickup aspect is also useful for transporting supplies and carrying extra personnel in the large storage bay.

Toyota Hilux

The Indian Army has put the Hilux through rigorous terrain and weather testing before accepting it in its lineup.

What Gives The Hilux Its Power?

The Toyota Hilux gets the same 2.8-litre diesel engine (204PS/up to 500Nm) as the Fortuner, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. It has two drive modes: Power and Eco. The Hilux gets a 4×4 drivetrain as standard, increasing its utility as a vehicle for the army.

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Other New Cars For The Indian Army

Maruti Gypsy

Shortly before being launched, there were reports that the 5-door Maruti Jimny – the Maruti Gypsy’s spiritual successor – will be replacing the latter. However, the carmaker seems to be still studying all the possibilities and the modifications required to make the Jimny into an army-spec SUV.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic for the Indian Army

More recently, an additional 1,850 units of the Mahindra Scorpio Classic were inducted into the Indian Army’s vehicle fleet. The Scorpio Classic does not come with a 4WD option for the average consumer, but since the pre-facelifted version used to offer that capability, Mahindra could have modified these units to fit the army’s requirements.

Also Read: Indian Army Wants To Add More Electric Cars To Its Fleet, But Only In Key Areas Such As This State

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