Mahindra XUV 3XO Manual Variants Miss Out On Adaptive Cruise Control | V3Cars

Why Mahindra XUV 3XO Turbo Petrol Lacks Adaptive Cruise Control

Before we look at the possible reasons why the Mahindra XUV 3XO turbo petrol-manual variants lack adaptive cruise control, let’s take a look at how this feature works. Adaptive cruise control, or ACC, is an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) that automates some aspects of speed control on your car.  Imagine you're on a highway;  with ACC engaged, you set your desired cruising speed.  The car's sensors and cameras then monitor the vehicle in front of you and automatically adjust your speed to maintain a safe following distance.

Now here are the possible reasons why the Mahindra XUV 3XO turbo petrol-manual variants lack ACC:

Lack of gear management: ACC works by adjusting speed to maintain a set distance from the car in front. This can involve slowing down the car. In an automatic transmission, the car simply reduces engine power and downshifts if needed. A manual car can't adjust gears on its own, and engine braking in a high gear wouldn't slow the car enough. For smooth operation, the car would need to clutch and downshift, which Mahindra’s technology for ACC can't do.

Stop-and-Go Traffic: One of the benefits of ACC is its ability to handle stop-and-go traffic. The car can come to a complete stop and then restart when traffic moves again. This requires the car to manage the clutch and gas pedal, something the XUV 3XO turbo petrol-manual can't currently do.

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While Mahindra are not offering adaptive cruise control with the turbo petrol-manual variants of their B2-segment SUV, Honda offer the City normal petrol-manual with adaptive cruise control. Additionally, the City hybrid, which comes with an eCVT automatic transmission, also offers the ability to handle stop-and-go traffic with adaptive cruise control engaged. Check out how the City’s adaptive cruise control feature works with a manual transmission by watching the video below:

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