Are you eagerly awaiting your Mahindra SUV? Well, you’re not alone. Mahindra, the renowned Indian automotive giant, recently revealed some staggering figures regarding its pending orders during a financial report briefing.
As of February 2024, the backlog of orders stands at a whopping 2.26 lakh units, with some of its popular models like the Mahindra XUV700, Mahindra Scorpio N, and Mahindra Thar bearing the brunt of the demand.
Model-wise Pending Orders
Let’s break down the numbers:
- Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N: Leading the pack with a combined pending order of 1,01,000 units.
- Thar: Following closely behind with 71,000 orders still waiting to be fulfilled.
- XUV700: Not far behind, with 35,000 pending orders.
- Bolero and Bolero Neo: A combined total of 10,000 units awaiting delivery.
- XUV300 and XUV400: Around 8,800 units in the backlog.
The staggering demand for the Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N is evident, with an average of 16,000 bookings per month. The Thar, with its rugged charm, follows suit with a substantial backlog of 71,000 units.
Average Wait Times
For those eagerly anticipating their Mahindra SUVs, here’s a glimpse of the average waiting periods:
- Scorpio Classic: 2.5-3 months
- Scorpio N: 6 months
- Thar: 3.5 months
- XUV700: 6.5 months
- Bolero: 3 months
- Bolero Neo: 3 months
- XUV300: 4 months
- XUV400: 3 months
In the top 20 cities across India, the Scorpio N and XUV700 are enduring the longest wait times, with up to 6.5 months on average. However, there’s a glimmer of hope for Scorpio Classic enthusiasts, with the shortest average waiting period of 2.5 months.
While Mahindra has not provided specific reasons for the backlog, factors such as production constraints and supply chain disruptions could be contributing to the delay. If you’re one of the many awaiting delivery of your Mahindra SUV, share your waiting period experience with us in the comments below.
