For those planning to purchase a new car during the festive season, cars with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) offer a compelling blend of convenience and safety. Major automotive manufacturers in India, including Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata, and Honda, are integrating ADAS features into their latest models, enhancing the driving experience. Here are five noteworthy ADAS-equipped cars to consider.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: This recent launch marks the debut of ADAS technology within the Maruti Suzuki lineup. Level 2 ADAS is exclusively offered in the ZXi+ AT trims featuring the 1.5-liter K15C mild-hybrid engine, excluding the strong hybrid variant. The Victoris with Level 2 ADAS starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs 17.19 lakh.
Hyundai Creta: Currently dominating the mid-size SUV market in India, the Hyundai Creta features Level 2 ADAS in its SX Tech and SX(O) variants. The SX Tech trim is available with a 1.5-liter NA petrol engine (MT/IVT) and a 1.5-liter CRDi diesel engine (MT only). The top-spec SX(O) offers diverse powertrain combinations, including diesel AT and a 1.5-liter tGDi DCT. The ADAS-equipped Hyundai Creta range begins at Rs 15.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra XUV700: Mahindra was among the first to embrace ADAS technology, introducing it with the XUV700 in 2021. Level 2 ADAS is reserved for the AX7 and AX7 L variants of this SUV, which provides options of a 2.2-liter mHawk diesel and a 2.0-liter mStallion petrol engine, coupled with manual and automatic transmissions. The AX7 trims are priced from Rs 18.37 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Harrier: Tata Motors recently updated the Harrier’s variant lineup, now incorporating ADAS features within the Adventure X+ and Fearless X+ trims. This SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter Kryotec diesel engine producing 170 hp and 350 Nm of peak torque, paired with 6-speed manual and automatic gearboxes. The ADAS-equipped Tata Harrier starts at Rs 18.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra XUV3XO: The XUV3XO stands out as a feature-rich SUV in the compact segment, including Level 2 ADAS in the AX5 L and top-spec AX7 L variants. The AX5 L variant is equipped with a 1.2-liter tGDi petrol engine (MT and AT), whereas the AX7 L offers a 1.5-liter diesel manual powertrain. The Mahindra XUV3XO with ADAS has a starting price of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom).