Maruti Suzuki cars waiting period extended: Here are the models affected

 

• Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has the highest waiting period of up to nine months. While there is a waiting period of up to three months on Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

Thinking of buying a Maruti Suzuki car? You'll have to wait longer. The waiting period increases to 9 months for select models. Having said that, it is important to mention here that the final waiting period will depend on the city and model. Here's a look at the waiting period of select Maruti Suzuki cars

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has the longest waiting period of nine months. While there is a waiting period of up to three months on Maruti Suzuki Brezza. If you are planning to buy Maruti Suzuki Swift, then you may have to wait for 2.5 months.

The waiting period for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, XL6, and Baleno is up to three months. Similarly, the Dzire range has a waiting period of up to 1 month. On the other hand, the waiting period for Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is up to 1.5 months.

The waiting period for Maruti Suzuki Alto, Wagon R, S-Presso and Celerio is comparatively less. This is less than a week for the Alto and less than a month for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, S-Presso and Celerio. Maruti Ignis also has a waiting period of less than a month.

In another news, the company has announced that it will be increasing the prices of all models from January 2023. The company said the decision was driven by continued cost pressures due to overall inflation and recent regulatory requirements.

In a regulatory filing, Maruti Suzuki said, "The company continues to face increasing cost pressure driven by overall inflation and recent regulatory requirements. While the company makes maximum efforts to reduce costs and partially offset the increase, the price increase It has become imperative to pass some impact through. The company has planned this price hike in January, 2023, which will vary across models."

The company will join the list of other market leaders including Kia, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Tata Motors, Audi and others who have announced price hikes for their vehicle ranges from next month.