This French Automaker Is Going All-Black With Its Car Lineup In India

Citroen has released a teaser for the Dark Edition of its C3, Basalt and Aircross models. The teaser, shared on the company’s social media channels, suggests an all-black exterior treatment for these vehicles. The models are expected to feature black skid plates, dark chrome-finished alloy wheels, and blacked-out badges. Some elements of the headlamps could also receive a smoked finish.

The teaser suggests that on the inside of this upcoming dark edition may receive a leatherette dashboard with contrast red stitching, replacing the plastic dashboard in the standard variants. The seats could also come with black leatherette upholstery and contrast stitching. However, no significant equipment changes are expected.

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The Dark Edition models are expected to retain the same engine options. The Citroen C3, Basalt and Aircross come with an 80.8 bhp, 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 108.5 bhp, 1.2L turbo-petrol engine. The turbo variant is the only one that offers an automatic transmission. The Dark Edition models are likely to be based on the top-spec turbo variants.

Citroen has not provided an official launch date, but the teaser suggests the models will be introduced soon. Pricing details are yet to be announced.

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Mahindra has launched the Scorpio N Carbon edition, available in the Z8 and Z8L trims. Carbon Edition price starts at Rs 19.19 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India). It is offered in a seven-seater configuration and comes with both petrol and diesel engine options, paired with either a manual or automatic transmission. Toyota launched the Hilux Black Edition at an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 37.90 lakh. The Hilux Black Edition retains its 2.8L turbo-diesel engine which is also offered in its standard version in the market mated to a 6-speed AT that produces 201.20 bhp and 500 Nm of torque.