The waiting periods of cars are very high nowadays due to the shortage of semiconductor chips. The shortage of semiconductors chips is not restricted to the vehicle manufacturers in India but is a global issue. Maruti Suzuki recently announced that the availability of semiconductor chips is improving and this will help in reducing the Maruti Suzuki waiting periods in India. The shortage of semiconductors is a global crisis. Here are all the details that you should know about the waiting periods for Maruti Suzuki cars in India. But before we begin, do not forget to join our 91Wheels Telegram and 91Wheels Whatsapp groups to be a part of interesting automotive discussions.
Semiconductors are an important part of any of the electronic items that we have in our lives and they are also a crucial part of cars as well. Moreover, modern cars also offer a host of features and sensors that make use of these semiconductors. The demand for electronic devices has increased gradually since the second COVID wave and this surge in the demand for electronic items has increased the waiting period on the semiconductors in the industry. This is a major issue for the car manufacturers.
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Speaking on the issue, Mr Shashank Srivastava, MSIL, Senior Executive Director, Sales and Marketing said - Semiconductor supply issues have become better in the past few months but the situation is still very dynamic but positive. In November about 85 per cent production will be achieved from 40 per cent in September and 60 per cent in October. He further mentioned that the supply of semiconductors is improving but there is still a significant shortage.
The experts have however commented many a times that the industry is facing a temporary crisis that will be resolved in near future. The Indian carmaker is currently studying and developing flex-fuel engines to be introduced in the Indian market in future. The brand had earlier launched the new Celerio that not only boasts the best fuel efficiency figures for a hatchback in India, but in addition to this, is also offering a practical and a comfortable cabin. Furthermore, Maruti is also working on new Maruti Baleno and new Maruti Brezza that may be launched in the market next year. These cars will not only offer a new exterior design, but will also offer a more extensive features list and better equipment. The Maruti XL6 may also be updated in the coming months while a number of CNG cars are also being planned for the Indian market.
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