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Suzuki Plans Affordable ADAS Expansion Across Future Maruti Models

Suzuki wants more cars to have safety technology that can help prevent crashes.

It is especially interested in doing this in India.

Suzuki says India had about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024.

The company believes safety systems should not be limited to expensive cars.

Its plan would make emergency braking and lane-departure prevention standard on future vehicles.

Other comfort-focused features could remain optional.

Suzuki is working on camera-based systems to make ADAS cheaper.

The Baleno already has Level 2 ADAS on its highest variant.

Future versions of the Fronx and other Maruti Suzuki models could get similar technology at lower prices.

Key facts

Strategy: “Just-Right ADAS” under Suzuki’s “SDV Right” approach.
Core features: Autonomous emergency braking and lane-departure prevention are intended to become standard on future models.
Proposed hardware: High-resolution cameras and AI chips, without the front radar used in many current systems.
Central Zone ECU: The integrated controller is estimated to be about 30% cheaper and 15% lighter than conventional arrangements.
India road deaths: About 1.77 lakh road accident deaths were reported in India in 2024.
Suzuki market share: Suzuki was reported to have a 40.6% market share in India in 2024.
Current Maruti application: The recently launched Baleno facelift offers Level 2 ADAS on top-spec variants using radar and cameras.

NDTV · 1 hr ago