The democratisation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can be seen in the Indian market today, with many car manufacturers offering the tech in their mass market offerings. There is a greater focus on safety coming from the Indian consumer, which has also helped popularise the safety technology.
For now, there are two levels of ADAS on offer in mass market segments – Level 1 comes with features like forward collision assist and lane keep assist, while Level 2 adds adaptive cruise control and blind spot collision avoidance assist. Without further ado, here are the 10 most affordable cars and SUVs in India that come with ADAS tech.
10. MG Astor
Rs 17.46 lakh to 18.55 lakh
When the MG Astor was launched in 2021, it was the only midsize SUV to offer an ADAS suite. MG offers the tech only on the top-spec Savvy Pro trim, which comes with two engine options. The first is a 110hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to a CVT gearbox, and the second is a 140hp, 1.3-litre turbo-petrol paired with a 6-speed automatic.
9. Kia Syros
Rs 16.80 lakh to 17.80 lakh
The HTX+(O) top model of the Kia Syros has a camera- and radar-based Level 2 ADAS system. Front collision avoidance assist, lane departure warning and cruise control with stop-and-go function are among the 16 safety features part of the safety suite. Both 120hp, 1-litre turbo petrol and 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engines are on offer with the Syros HTX+(O) but can be had only with an automatic gearbox (petrol with DCT and diesel with torque converter).
8. Hyundai Verna
Rs 16.16 lakh to 17.55 lakh
The Hyundai Verna sedan only gets ADAS tech on the top-spec SX(O) trim, though with select powertrain options. The Verna SX(O) with the 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine in manual form does not get the suite, but it does when the engine is paired with the CVT option. In SX(O) Turbo variant, where the Verna is powered by a 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, ADAS tech is available with both transmission options – 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch.
7. Hyundai Creta
Rs 16.09 lakh to 20.50 lakh
With the facelifted Hyundai Creta that launched in January last year, the brand's midsize SUV got a Level 2 ADAS suite on the higher-spec SX Tech and top-spec SX(O) variants. While the SX Tech comes with 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol and 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine options, the SX(O) additionally gets the 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine option. It should be noted that the Creta N Line also gets the ADAS tech, albeit only in its top-spec N10 trim (Rs 19.45 lakh to 20.56 lakh).
6. Honda Elevate
Rs 15.25 lakh to 16.93 lakh
The Honda Elevate comes with autonomous driving features in the top-spec ZX trim. All variants of the midsize SUV are powered by a 121hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine that comes paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox.
5. Kia Sonet
Rs 14.80 lakh to 15.70 lakh
The Kia Sonet has a camera-based ADAS system with Level 1 features. These are available with the GTX+ and X-Line variants, which come with the 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engines, both of which are only available with their respective automatic gearboxes.
4. Honda City
Rs 12.74 lakh to 16.60 lakh
An ADAS suite is offered on all but the entry-level Honda City – it is available with the V, VX and ZX trims. The City e:HEV (Rs 19.04 lakh), which is only available in one top-spec trim, also gets this tech. The standard City shares its 121hp, 1.5-litre engine and gearbox options with the Elevate, while the City e:HEV is powered by a 126hp, petrol-hybrid system.
3. Hyundai Venue
Rs 12.53 lakh to 13.62 lakh
Like its Kia sibling, the Hyundai Venue also sports a Level 1 ADAS suite. Hyundai offers the autonomous features on the top-spec SX(O) variant, and on the Venue N Line N8 variant. While the former comes with 120hp turbo-petrol and 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine options, the latter, sportier trim is only available with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol mill.
2. Mahindra XUV 3XO
Rs 12.44 lakh to 15.57 lakh
Launched in April 2024, the Mahindra XUV 3XO comes in nine variants, of which, just the higher-spec AX5 Luxury and the top-spec AX7 trims get Level 2 ADAS tech. While the AX5 Luxury is only available with the 131hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine in manual and automatic form, the AX7 Luxury gets the 131hp turbo-petrol and 117hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine options.
1. New Honda Amaze
Rs 10.04 lakh to 11.24 lakh
The third-generation Honda Amaze is currently the only sedan under 4 metres to come with an ADAS suite, which is reserved for its top-spec ZX variant. Its camera-based system has features like adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist (activates only when the car crosses 72kph). Considering the Honda Amaze ZX manual variant’s starting price of Rs 10.04 lakh, the compact sedan is currently the most affordable model on sale in India that features this technology. Under the hood is the familiar 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which makes 90hp and 110Nm. Transmission options include a five-speed manual or a CVT.
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