As vehicle safety is rising in importance for car buying decisions with each passing year, manufacturers are prioritizing safety enhancements in their latest offerings. Alongside offering more airbags as standard and a 360-degree camera, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) too are gaining popularity in the mainstream Indian automotive market.In case you were wondering which cars under Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom) got ADAS for the first time in 2023 in India, take a look at the list below:
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Indian automotive market, 2023 marked a significant milestone with several cars under the Rs 30 lakh bracket embracing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
- MG Hector/Hector Plus Facelifts:MG Hector and Hector Plus underwent a refreshing transformation in early 2023, introducing a revamped design and improved features, including ADAS. The advanced safety suite, comprising adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, and autonomous emergency braking, is exclusively available on the fully loaded Savvy Pro trim. Both models received a refresh with new design elements in 2023. ADAS features, including adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, are exclusive to the fully loaded Savvy Pro trim.
- Honda City Facelift:March 2023 saw the unveiling of the updated Honda City, elevating its safety features with the incorporation of ADAS. Breaking away from the trend, Honda City democratizes safety by offering ADAS from the second-from-base V variant. The ADAS unit includes forward collision avoidance, lane keep assist, and lead car departure alert. The updated Honda City, launched in March 2023, introduced ADAS. ADAS is available from the second-from-base V variant, showcasing Honda's commitment to widespread safety integration.
- Sixth-generation Hyundai Verna:The early 2023 update of the Hyundai Verna positioned it as one of the first Hyundai cars in India to feature ADAS. Limited to the SX (O) with CVT and SX (O) Turbo variants, the Verna's ADAS package includes forward collision avoidance, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist. The early 2023 update of Hyundai Verna made it one of the first Hyundai cars in India with ADAS. ADAS is offered on the SX (O) with CVT and SX (O) Turbo variants, featuring forward collision avoidance, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist.
- Honda Elevate:Joining the crowded compact SUV segment, the Honda Elevate stands out with its segment-best features, including ADAS. However, the safety technology is exclusive to the top-spec ZX trim. The Elevate's ADAS suite encompasses adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and forward collision avoidance. Honda's latest compact SUV, Elevate, features ADAS as a standout feature. ADAS is available exclusively on the top-spec ZX trim, showcasing Honda's emphasis on safety in its top offerings.
- Hyundai Venue And Venue N Line:Although the facelifted Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line debuted in 2022, ADAS technology was introduced in 2023. Limited to the fully loaded SX (O) and N8 variants, the Venue's ADAS tech includes forward collision warning, driver attentiveness alert, and lead vehicle departure warning. The facelifted Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line, launched in 2022, received ADAS updates in 2023. ADAS is limited to the fully loaded SX (O) and N8 variants, featuring forward collision warning, driver attentiveness alert, and lead vehicle departure warning.????
- Kia Seltos Facelift:The mid-2023 facelift of the Kia Seltos brought an extended features list, including the introduction of ADAS. Exclusive to the higher-spec GTX+ and X-Line variants, the Seltos ADAS suite boasts 17 features, encompassing forward collision warning and avoidance, driver attentiveness alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and high-beam assist. The mid-2023 facelift of the Kia Seltos brought an extended features list, including ADAS. ADAS features are available on the higher-spec GTX+ and X-Line variants, comprising 17 features such as forward collision warning and avoidance, driver attentiveness alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and high-beam assist.
- Tata Harrier-Safari Facelifts:October 2023 witnessed a significant overhaul for the Tata Harrier and Safari SUVs, introducing ADAS from the Red Dark editions at the Auto Expo 2023. ADAS is now available from the Adventure+A variant onwards, featuring autonomous emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and lane departure warning. The first major makeover for Tata Harrier and Safari SUVs in October 2023 introduced ADAS. ADAS is available from the Adventure+A variant onwards, featuring autonomous emergency braking (AEB), rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and lane departure warning. Future updates are expected to add lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control.