Cars are getting smarter! From providing lane departure warnings to having forward collision warnings in cheaper cars is becoming common these days. ADAS feature is also making its way in the new cars coming after 2023 with advanced blind spot monitoring and more safety braking systems.
Cars with ADAS in India are also becoming common. For Indian conditions, advanced features like adaptive cruise control and features like blind spot detection can become a boon. Vehicles having petrol and diesel engines and even 6-speed manual to automatic transmission can get ADAS technology in the Indian car market.
Let’s see how useful ADAS technology is in the Indian automotive market!
What is ADAS technology?
ADAS is an acronym for the Advanced Driver Assistance System. The ADAS system is used in cars to prevent vehicles from collisions with other vehicles on the road, save pedestrians, and keep the vehicle in the lane.
For ADAS technology, vehicle manufacturers use advanced sensors and add warnings to make driving safer on the road. When the system detects a vehicle losing its desired track, something coming in the vehicle’s path, or a driver behaving abnormally on the road, it will first alert the driver to take the necessary steps. If the driver fails to get control over the car, the advanced safety features will come into action. The car uses autonomous emergency braking, gets the car in the right lane with the help of the lane keep assist system, and stops the car depending on the road conditions.
What are the best ADAS cars in India?
ADAS technology in Indian cars is not becoming more common than ever before. Cars like MG Astor, Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari, Volvo XC60, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Tucson, MG Gloster, BYD Atto 3, Toyota Innova Hycross, and more are coming equipped with ADAS Level 1 or ADAS Level 2 depending on their variants and price range. Level 3 and Level 4 ADAS cars are yet to make their debut in India, as the government has not created rules for those ADAS technology on Indian roads.
So, level 2 ADAS is the highest level of ADAS available in the Indian car market for Indian consumers.
Is Autonomous driving safe in the Indian market?
The automotive industry in India is adopting global safety norms quickly for the local market as well. On top of that, the Government of India is also planning to add ADAS functionalities to affordable cars to make the roads safer for everyone.
Just like mandatory 6 airbags for the cars, ADAS and autonomous driving cars might become a good development in India. But, this might end up making cars more expensive than the current prices. Advanced ADAS features and safety technologies certainly attract more prices, but they are a lifesaver for the masses.
For a country like India, these advanced features will help the end users for sure. But, making the roads better and managing the cattle on the road might make India’s car journey even safer.
Where will the Indian automotive industry head in the future?
As more and more people prefer SUVs over hatchbacks and sedans, automatic emergency braking, high beam assist, traffic sign recognition, and advanced technologies will make the driving experience better and safer. Technology in India will make the roads safer. So, if you are planning to sell your car, get a car with key features having safety as a priority.