KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Jimny offers a powerful 1.5-litre engine.
- Grand Vitara features three versatile powertrain options.
- Honda Elevate comes with ADAS and tech-rich features.
- Volkswagen Taigun offers two turbo petrol engine options.
- Kia Sonet includes dual 10.25-inch digital displays.
5 SUVs with less waiting period: The festive season has started and the biggest Indian Festival is on the corner now. During this period, many people make up their minds to get a brand-new car. But usually, they are required to wait for longer periods after bookings. Longer waiting periods eventually kill the excitement of having your brand-new car parked in your garage. If you also have a plan to get a new car before Diwali, we are here to help you. In this article, I'll list out the cars available with a waiting period of less than a week. Check out the full list here and consider joining our 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
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Maruti Jimny
Price: Rs. 12.74-14.95 lakh
Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine capable of making 105 PS of power and 134 Nm of torque, Maruti Jimny is a capable off-roader and city-focused car as well. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic gearbox. On the feature front, this SUV comes equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, Auto AC and push-button start/stop. Additionally, it has safety features such as hill-hold assist, rearview camera and electronic stability program as well.
Waiting Period: Less than a week in Hyderabad, Thane, Surat, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bengaluru.
Maruti Grand Vitara
Price: Rs. 10.99-20.09 lakh
The Maruti Grand Vitara gets three powertrain options- 1.5 litre petrol (mild-hybrid), 1.5 litre CNG (mild hybrid petrol) and 1.5 litre petrol strong hybrid.
| Engine | 1.5-litre petrol (mild-hybrid) | 1.5 litre CNG (mild hybrid-petrol) | 1.5 litre petrol strong hybrid |
| Power | 103 PS | 88 PS | 116 PS |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT | e-CVT |
As for the features, the Maruti Grand Vitara gets a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and wireless phone charger. The safety suite of the SUV includes a 360-degree camera, rear parking sensors, 6 airbags and ISOFIX child mounts.
Waiting period: Upto a week or less in Hyderabad, Thane, Surat, Pune, Ahmedabad, Gurugram and Coimbatore.
Honda Elevate
Price: Rs. 11.69-16.71 lakh
The Honda Elevate is another car, readily available in some major cities. The SUV comes equipped with a powerful 1.5-litre petrol engine that makes 121 PS of power and 145 Nm of torque. The powerhouse comes mated to a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox. On the feature front, the Honda Elevate offers a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and a 7-inch sem-digital instrument cluster, auto AC, single pane sunroof, push-button start/stop and a wireless phone charger. The Elevate has safety features such as a hill start assist, electronic stability control, and ADAS suite.
Waiting period: You can get the Elevate delivered to you in a week or less if you are from Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Indore, Noida, Mumbai, New Delhi and Patna.
Volkswagen Taigun
Price range: Rs. 11.70-19.74 lakh
Available with two powertrain options- a 1.0-litre turbo petrol (115 PS and 178 Nm) and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol (150 PS and 250 Nm) engine, VW Taigun also has a minimal waiting period. While the non-turbo comes mated to a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed Automatic, the turbo variant offers a 7-speed DCT unit. The Volkswagen Taigun offers a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats and auto AC. For safety, the Taigun SUV offers features such as electronic stability control, six airbags, a rearview camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Waiting Period: Available in under a week in Hyderabad, Surat, Faridabad, Surat, Noida, Jaipur, Pune and Bengaluru.
Kia Sonet
Price: Rs. 8 lakh-15.77 lakh
The Kia Sonet offers three powertrain options which include a 1.2-litre petrol (83 PS and 115 Nm), a 1-litre turbo petrol (120 PS and 172 Nm) and a 1.5-litre diesel unit (116 PS and 250 Nm.
- 1.2-litre petrol: 5-speed MT
- 1-litre turbo petrol: 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT
- 1.5-litre diesel engine: 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT and 6-speed AT
The Sonet get features such as dual 10.25-inch displays- one infotainment unit and another digital driver's display. Safety-wise, it offers front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, six airbags, ADAS Level 1, electronic stability control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Waiting Period: Upto a week or less in Mumbai, Thane, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune and Gurugram.
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Verdict
These five SUVs offer a compelling mix of style, features, and performance, with the added bonus of minimal waiting times this festive season. From the tech-loaded Maruti Jimny to the refined Volkswagen Taigun, each vehicle delivers something unique. Quick availability combined with impressive specs makes them ideal choices for those seeking an immediate upgrade.
