- Tata Safari & Harrier are the newest SUVs to get ADAS
- Mahindra XUV700 was launched with ADAS in 2021
- MG launched the 2022 Hector facelift with level-2 ADAS in January this year
- Here are the differences between the ADAS tech of all these SUVs
Since the launch of the Mahindra XUV700 in September 2021, the Indian car market has seen a rapid increase in ADAS-equipped cars & SUVs. Soon after the Mahindra XUV700 launch, MG India launched their Astor with level-2 ADAS in October 2021. Last December, Toyota launched the Innova HyCross with level-2 ADAS in India. Moreover, this year we have already seen the launch of the 2023 MG Hector facelift, the updated 2023 Tata Safari/Harrier, and the 2023 Honda City facelift. All these models now offer ADAS tech. As the Mahindra XUV700, the Tata Safari/Harrier, and the MG Hector compete in the same segment and similar price range, you must know the difference between their ADAS tech. Therefore, here's a detailed comparison between the ADAS hardware and features of Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector, and Tata Safari/Harrier.
Also Read: ADAS Tech Differences Between Mahindra XUV700 & Tata Safari/Harrier
Mahindra XUV700 vs Tata Safari/Harrier vs MG Hector: ADAS Hardware Difference
Though Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari/Harrier & MG Hector, all offer a front-mounted radar and camera for ADAS, it is only the Tata Safari/Harrier that also offers two rear corner-mounted radars for ADAS. The front radar & camera in these SUVs helps in forward-specific ADAS features like front collision warning, auto emergency braking, etc. Whereas the rear corner radars in Tata Safari/Harrier help in rear-specific ADAS features like rear cross-traffic alert, rear blind spot warning, etc. Below is a table specifying all the ADAS hardware differences between the Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari/Harrier & MG Hector.
| ADAS Hardware | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari/Harrier | MG Hector |
| Front Radar | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Corner Radars (Left & Right Corner) | No | Yes | No |
| Front ADAS Camera | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Blind Spot Alert Light On ORVMs | No | Yes | No |
Mahindra XUV700 vs Tata Safari/Harrier vs MG Hector: ADAS Feature Difference
When it comes to ADAS features, the Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari/Harrier & MG Hector, all three offer forward-specific ADAS features like Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Auto High Beam Assist, etc. Whereas only the Tata Safari/Harrier offers rear-specific ADAS features like Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Blind Spot Warning, etc. Below is a table specifying all the ADAS feature differences between the Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari/Harrier, and MG Hector.
| ADAS Features | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari/Harrier | MG Hector |
| Front Collision Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Collision Warning | No | Yes | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | No | Yes | No |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | No | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | No | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto High Beam Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Collision Avoidance Auto Braking | No | Yes | No |
| Front Auto Emergency Braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Blind Spot Warning | No | Yes | No |
| Door Open Alert | No | Yes | No |
Also Read: ADAS Tech Differences In 2023 Honda City & New-Gen Hyundai Verna
Verdict: The MG Hector offers the ADAS tech in its top-end Savvy Pro trim which is priced between Rs 22.09 lakh to Rs 22.78 lakh (ex-showroom). The Mahindra XUV700 gets the ADAS tech on the AX7 & AX7 Luxury Pack trims. The two trims of the XUV700 are priced between Rs 19.88 lakh to Rs 25.47 lakh (ex-showroom). The Safari gets the ADAS tech in the top-end XZA+(O) trim that is priced between Rs 24.46 lakh to Rs 25.01 lakh (ex-showroom). The Harrier too gets the ADAS tech in the top-end XZA+(O) trim that is priced between Rs 23.61 lakh to Rs 24.06 lakh (ex-showroom). Hence, when it comes to pricing, the Mahindra XUV700 is the most affordable ADAS-equipped SUV of the three. The MG Hector is a bit more expensive than XUV700, whereas the Tata Safari & Harrier are the costliest ADAS-equipped SUVs on this list.
