So is the Mahindra XEV 9e’s ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) features practical in Indian driving conditions?

The Mahindra XEV 9e is equipped with Level 2+ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that is a suite of technologies to add to safety and ease of driving. These features — adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, automated emergency braking — are becoming increasingly common in vehicles in markets where cars are sold. However, their efficacy and usability under Indian roads conditions is debatable. Indian roads pose a different set of challenges – unpredictable traffic, varying road quality and frequently, unclear lane lines. The question also remains about how these systems will interact with the wide variety of vehicles on Indian roads, from two wheelers to large trucks, and how they will handle situations like animals on the road or unusual traffic rules. It also raises questions about maintenance and repair costs of such advanced tech in a domestically produced vehicle, and whether Indian drivers are ready to take to these new systems. More broadly, it discusses issues in technology adoption, infrastructure development and the evolution of driving norms in India.