Upcoming SUVs: Is It Worth Waiting or Buying Now?
How to decide when a launch is months away and your current car is due for replacement.
Aditya VermaSenior Road Test Editor 1 min read
In this article
Every few months a new SUV is announced, and every buyer wonders whether to wait. Here's a simple way to decide.
Wait if…
Your current car is reliable and you can hold on for 6+ months.
The upcoming model adds something you truly need — ADAS, a hybrid, a seventh seat.
Launch timing has been officially confirmed, not just rumoured.
Buy now if…
Year-end or festive discounts on the outgoing model are significant.
You need the car for a specific reason soon.
First-batch pricing is likely to be introductory and waiting periods long.
Track expected launches on our new cars page — dates and prices are indicative until the manufacturer confirms them.
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