Mahindra’s XUV700 ADAS is hyped everywhere. Ads, reviews, YouTube everyone claims it’s advanced. But how does it actually behave when you’re the one behind the wheel, dealing with Indian roads, random traffic, and those sudden “biker-from-nowhere” moments? That’s the real story.
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ADAS not magic, but helpful
The system warns you when something is too close, nudges you gently if you drift out of your lane, and adjusts your speed based on the car in front. It’s smart, sure. But sometimes it acts a little too smart. Like that friend who keeps reminding you of every small thing—useful, but a bit much.
A moment from Jaipur bypass
One night on Jaipur bypass, a truck ahead was wobbling around. Suddenly the collision alert screamed. I actually flinched. But honestly? It helped. It caught the situation a split second earlier than I did. That’s when I realized this system may irritate, but it also protects.
Adaptive Cruise Control great on highways
On a long highway stretch, ACC feels like a blessing. Set your speed and the car keeps distance on its own.
But India isn’t predictable. A bike cuts in? The car will brake sharply. A truck slows down suddenly? ACC reacts instantly. Comfort meets chaos. You get used to it, though.
Lane Keep Assist depends on our roads
Lane markings in India are sometimes good, sometimes a ghost.
On Delhi–Gurgaon highway, where lane paint was neat, the system held the car steady.
As soon as the markings faded, the car started doing slight left-right corrections.
Lesson the feature works well, but only when the road cooperates.
Showroom anecdote
A salesman once confidently claimed, “Sir, this is fully dependable.” I just smiled. On the test drive, when ADAS beeped unexpectedly, the same salesman got slightly nervous. That alone explained the difference between showroom claims and real-world driving.
Traffic Sign Recognition moody
Useful when signs are clear.
Problem is our signs rarely are.
Sometimes it catches the limit perfectly.
Sometimes it acts blind.
Just like us before morning tea.
Blind Spot Monitoring very real, very helpful
City traffic is chaotic. Bikes appear out of nowhere.
One day while changing lanes, a scooter popped up beside me.
The ADAS warning saved me from clipping it.
Simple feature but extremely practical.
What works well
• Safety support always on
• Highway drives feel easier
• Useful alerts for real-life traffic situations
What gets annoying
• Too many warnings at times
• Road quality heavily affects performance
• Not a self-driving system (many people assume wrongly)
My honest take
If you’re a frequent highway traveler, ADAS is a great companion.
In city traffic, it’s a mixed bag sometimes helpful, sometimes extra vocal.
Mahindra has stepped up big in safety tech, no doubt.
Highway drivers will love it.
City drivers need patience.
And of course, the driver must stay alert no shortcuts here.
