Vehicle safety ratings have become essential for car buyers in India. As consumers focus more on vehicle safety features, automakers are incorporating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) into even budget-friendly models.
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A noteworthy example is the Honda Amaze sub-compact sedan, starting at ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom) and featuring ADAS technology for under ₹10 lakh. Below are five of the most affordable cars with ADAS available in India for under ₹15 lakh.
Honda Amaze
Honda has set a new standard by introducing ADAS in the 2024 Amaze, making it the first sub-compact sedan to include this feature. They are also the first to offer advanced ADAS in a car priced under ₹10 lakh (ex-showroom) available in the top ZX variant.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
The Mahindra XUV 3XO follows as the second affordable vehicle in India with ADAS. Launched in 2024, it has level 2 ADAS features in the AX5L trim, starting at ₹12.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The XUV 3XO boasts capabilities like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and traffic sign recognition, along with options such as lane-keep assist, lane departure warning and high beam assist.
Hyundai Venue
Next on the list is the Hyundai Venue, offering level 1 ADAS features. The SX (O) variant is the only option for ADAS in the Venue, starting at ₹12.40 lakh (ex-showroom). This advanced system includes lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, high beam assist and forward collision warnings along with forward avoidance assist to help prevent accidents involving cars, pedestrians and cyclists.
Honda City
Honda has also introduced the new City sedan with ADAS as part of its Honda Sensing technology. The City sedan, Honda's top model in India, features ADAS in the V, VX, and ZX trims while the base variant does not include ADAS. The V trim of the Honda City is currently priced at ₹13.05 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia Sonet
Finally, the Kia Sonet, the Korean brand's smallest SUV, was updated with various features including ADAS last year. The GTX and X-Line variants offer ADAS priced from ₹14.72 lakh (ex-showroom). The Sonet features level 2 ADAS technology including forward collision assist, lane-keep assist and high beam assist for headlights.
