Toyota is one of the most popular car brands in India, offering a range of models from hatchbacks to luxury MPVs. However, due to the high demand and limited supply, Toyota cars have a long waiting period in India as of June 2023. In this blog post, we will look at the waiting period for different Toyota models and the reasons behind it.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder – Waiting Period

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is a compact SUV that offers a hybrid powertrain with both petrol and electric motors. It is based on the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza but has a different design and features. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder was launch in India in February 2023 and has been well receive by customers.
However, the waiting period for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder is over 12 months for all variants. Toyota has said that it is working hard to increase the production of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder and reduce the waiting period.
Variant | Waiting Period |
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S MT (Strong Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
G MT (Strong Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
V MT (Strong Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
S MT (Mild Hybrid) | 8 to 10 Months |
G MT (Mild Hybrid) | 4 to 5 Months |
V MT (Mild Hybrid) | 4 to 5 Months |
S AT (Neo Drive) | 7 to 8 Months |
G AT (Neo Drive) | 7 to 8 Months |
V AT (Neo Drive) | 7 to 8 Months |
Toyota Innova Hycross – Waiting Period

The Toyota Innova Hycross is a hybrid version of the popular Innova Crysta MPV. It offers a petrol engine with an electric motor that can run on both modes or together. The Innova Hycross also has a different design and features than the regular Innova Crysta. The Innova Hycross was launch in India in December 2022 and has been a hit among customers.
However, the waiting period for the Innova Hycross is also over 12 months for all variants. The reason for this is similar to the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, as the hybrid components and batteries are imported and in short supply. Toyota has said that it is trying to ramp up the production of the Innova Hycross and reduce the waiting period. However, the bookings for the top-end ZX and ZX (O) grades are temporarily halted due to high demand.
Variant | Waiting Period |
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E MT (Petrol) | Over 12 Months |
G MT (Petrol) | Over 12 Months |
V MT (Petrol) | Over 12 Months |
E MT (Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
G MT (Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
V MT (Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
ZX MT (Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
ZX (O) MT (Hybrid) | Over 12 Months |
Toyota Glanza

The Toyota Glanza is a premium hatchback that is based on the Maruti Suzuki Baleno but has a different design and features. It offers both petrol and CNG options with manual and automatic transmissions. The Glanza was launch in India in June 2019 and has been a steady performer for Toyota.
The waiting period for the Glanza is up to 6 months for some variants. The reason for this is the high demand for hatchbacks in India and the limited production capacity at the Maruti Suzuki plant where the Glanza is manufactured. Toyota has said that it is working with Maruti Suzuki to increase the production of the Glanza and reduce the waiting period².
Variant | Waiting Period |
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E MT (Petrol) | 4 to 6 Weeks |
S MT (Petrol) | 4 to 6 Weeks |
G MT (Petrol) | 4 to 6 Weeks |
V MT (Petrol) | 4 to 6 Weeks |
E MT (CNG) | 4 to 6 Weeks |
S AT (Petrol) | 5 to 6 Months |
G AT (Petrol) | 3 to 4 Months |
V AT (Petrol) | 5 to 6 Months |
Toyota Fortuner – Waiting Period

The Toyota Fortuner is a full-size SUV that offers both petrol and diesel engines with manual and automatic transmissions. It also offers both 4×2 and 4×4 options with different features and variants. The Fortuner was launch in India in January 2021 and has been a best-seller for Toyota.
The waiting period for the Fortuner is up to 4 months for some variants. The reason for this is the high demand for SUVs in India and the limited production capacity at the Toyota plant in Bidadi, Karnataka where the Fortuner is manufactured. Toyota has said that it has started the third shift at the Bidadi plant to increase the production of the Fortuner and reduce the waiting period².
Variant | Waiting Period |
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Petrol MT 4×2 | 10 to 12 Weeks |
Petrol AT 4×2 | 10 to 12 Weeks |
Diesel MT 4×2 | 10 to 12 Weeks |
Diesel AT 4×2 | 10 to 12 Weeks |
Diesel MT 4×4 | 6 to 8 Weeks |
Diesel AT 4×4 | 6 to 8 Weeks |
Legender AT 4×2 | 4 to 6 Weeks |
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a luxury sedan that offers a hybrid powertrain with a petrol engine and an electric motor. It has a sleek design and premium features. The Camry was launch in India in January 2019 and has been a niche product for Toyota.
The waiting period for the Camry is up to 4 months. The reason for this is the low demand for sedans in India and the limited availability of hybrid components and batteries, which are imported from Japan. Toyota has said that it is trying to source more hybrid components and batteries from local suppliers and reduce the waiting period for the Camry.
Variant | Waiting Period |
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Hybrid AT | Up To 4 Months |
Toyota Vellfire
The Toyota Vellfire is a luxury MPV that offers a hybrid powertrain with a petrol engine and two electric motors. It has a spacious cabin and luxurious features. The Vellfire was launch in India in February 2020 and has been a niche product for Toyota.
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The waiting period for the Vellfire is up to 8 months. The reason for this is the low demand for MPVs in India and the limited availability of hybrid components and batteries, which are imported from Japan. Toyota has said that it is trying to source more hybrid components and batteries from local suppliers and reduce the waiting period for the Vellfire.
Variant | Waiting Period |
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Hybrid AT | Up To 8 Months |
Conclusion
Toyota cars have a long waiting period in India as of June 2023 due to the high demand and limited supply of some models, especially the hybrid ones. Toyota has said that it is working hard to increase the production and reduce the waiting period for its cars. However, customers who want to buy a Toyota car may have to wait for several months or even over a year depending on the model and variant they choose.
Ridiculously long waiting period for very ordinary cars moreover Toyota is supplying cars for Suzuki which are available with near reasonable waiting periods
My observation at a Toyota showroom in Trivandrum is that they have everything in place enough showroom space very friendly salesmen with refreshments of your choice in short everything except CARS to sell