Honda Amaze Leads India's Most Affordable Cars Offering ADAS Safety Tech

UPDATE - follow-up to Top 10 most affordable ICE cars with ADAS: The third-generation Honda Amaze is the most affordable car in India equipped with an advanced driver assistance system, priced from Rs 9.39 lakh to Rs 10 lakh as of October 22, 2026. Mass-market car brands in India currently offer two stages of autonomous driving technology across their combustion-powered models. Level 1 features forward-collision warning and lane-keep assist, while Level 2 adds adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.

Model Rankings

The third-generation Honda Amaze reserves its ADAS suite for the top-spec ZX variant, powered by a 90hp 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual and CVT options. The Maruti Baleno follows as the most affordable hatchback with Level 2 ADAS on its top-spec Alpha (O) trim at Rs 9.55 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh. Toyota's Glanza offers a Level 2 system on its V(O) trim, priced from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 10.98 lakh. The Mahindra XUV 3XO prices its ADAS-equipped AX5 L and AX7 L trims between Rs 12.02 lakh and Rs 15.03 lakh. The Tata Nexon compact SUV includes Level 2 ADAS on the Fearless+ A PS, Red Dark, and Camo editions powered by the turbo-petrol-DCT powertrain, priced from Rs 13.77 lakh to Rs 14.02 lakh.

Midsize Models

The Kia Sonet features a Level 1 system on its GTX+ and X-Line trims, priced between Rs 13.85 lakh and Rs 14.46 lakh, with a Level 2 upgrade expected in its next generation due in 2027. The Hyundai Venue offers a Level 2 suite on its HX 10, HX 10 Knight, and N Line N10 trims, priced from Rs 14.68 lakh to Rs 15.65 lakh. The MG Astor, which launched ADAS in midsize SUVs in 2021, provides Level 2 on its Savvy Pro trim at Rs 15.30 lakh. The Honda Elevate includes a Level 2 suite on its ZX and ZX+ trims, priced from Rs 15.39 lakh to Rs 18.30 lakh. The Honda City offers Level 2 across most trims from Rs 13.51 lakh to Rs 17.36 lakh for petrol variants, and Rs 21.36 lakh for the e:HEV ZX+ hybrid.

Context

Advanced driver assistance systems were once restricted to luxury vehicles but are now trickling down to mass-market and entry-level segments in India. This shift reflects a growing consumer demand for advanced safety features in everyday combustion-powered cars.