Hill-Start Assist System Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The hill-start assist system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.12 billion in 2024 to $4.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to improved traction control systems, vehicle safety regulations, increased urbanization, consumer demand for safety features, reduced manual transmission usage.

The hill-start assist system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to autonomous vehicle development, emergence of shared mobility, rise in hybrid vehicle sales, focus on energy efficiency, inclusion in standard safety packages. Major trends in the forecast period include electronic stability control (esc) systems, driver assistance systems (ADAS) integration, broader range of vehicle types, automatic transmission systems, innovation in sensor technologies.

The growing adoption of driver assistance systems is expected to drive the expansion of the hill-start assist system market. Driver assistance systems encompass electronic technologies designed to aid drivers in various driving and parking functions. A hill-start assist system is a specific type of driver assistance technology that helps prevent a vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stopped position on an incline. For example, in September 2023, the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, a U.S.-based agency, reported that nearly 80% of drivers felt consistently comfortable with the distance maintained by adaptive cruise control (ACC) at different speeds. Consequently, the increasing adoption of driver assistance systems is set to propel the growth of the hill-start assist system market.

The burgeoning demand for electric vehicles is anticipated to fuel the growth of the hill-start assist system market. Electric vehicles (EVs) rely on electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries for propulsion. Hill-start assist systems play a crucial role in augmenting safety, alleviating driver stress, enhancing battery efficiency, and contributing to a more user-friendly experience with electric vehicles. Notably, the International Energy Agency reported a remarkable surge in the electric car market, surpassing 10 million sales in 2022. Furthermore, the percentage of new cars sold that were electric increased to 14% in 2022, a notable upswing from approximately 9% in the previous year. Thus, the escalating adoption of electric vehicles is a driving force behind the hill-start assist system market's expansion.

Prominent market players are strategically focusing on the development of technologically advanced vehicles such as the Kiger RXT (O) MT, equipped with sophisticated driver assistance systems to enhance their competitive edge and attract a wider customer base. The Kiger RXT (O) MT represents a cutting-edge automotive variant integrating advanced driver assistance systems, including hill-start assist systems. This integration involves incorporating state-of-the-art sensors, cameras, and algorithms to elevate vehicle safety and convenience, particularly assisting drivers in commencing vehicle movement on inclines or hills. Renault S.A., a France-based automotive manufacturer, launched the Kiger RXT (O) MT in May 2023 in India, featuring advanced driver assistance systems such as Hill Start Assist (HSA) to prevent rollback on uphill terrains, an electronic stability program for directional control and accident prevention, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

In January 2022, Faurecia S.E., a renowned French automotive technology company, completed the acquisition of Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, the Germany-based automotive technology specialist. The undisclosed acquisition marks Faurecia's strategic endeavor to amalgamate and position Hella as a preeminent global technology leader in the automotive domain. This integration aspires to cater to a diverse customer base while remaining aligned with pivotal industry trends. The acquisition is anticipated to unlock significant prospects across multiple fronts, including electric mobility, automated driving, cutting-edge cockpit technologies, and lifecycle value management encompassing aftermarket solutions and specialized applications. Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, renowned for its expertise in Hill Hold Assist driver assistance systems, promises to be a key asset in Faurecia's pursuit of automotive technology innovation and market leadership.

Major companies operating in the hill-start assist system market report are Volkswagen AG, Toyota Motor Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Hyundai Motor Company, Robert Bosch GmbH, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Kia Corporation, The Volvo Group, Renault S.A., ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Continental AG, Mazda Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, BorgWarner Inc., Isuzu Motors Ltd., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd., Knorr-Bremse AG, HELLA GmbH And Co. KGaA, Delphi Automotive, WABCO Holdings Inc., BeijingWest Industries (BWI Group), Peugeot Citroën Automobiles S.A., Transtron Inc.

North America was the largest region in the hill-start assist system market in 2024. The regions covered in the hill-start assist system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hill-start assist system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hill-start assist system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation and integration, repair services, system update services, and integrated vehicle services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The hill-start assist system market also includes sales of components such as angle sensors, pressure sensors, torque sensors, and electronic control unit (ECU). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The Hill-Start Assist System (HSAS) is a technological feature integrated into vehicles to aid drivers in starting a vehicle on an incline or hill. This system is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when the driver transitions from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

The primary types of hill-start assist systems are tailored for various vehicle categories, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles. Passenger cars, designed primarily for transporting passengers, are equipped with Hill Start Assist Systems. These systems are particularly valuable in hilly environments where the risk of collisions is higher. Vehicles featuring hill-start assist systems can be further categorized based on propulsion types, including internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles, with distinctions made between luxury and economy classes. The inclusion of hill-start assist technology enhances the safety and ease of driving, especially in challenging terrain.

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