Citroen C3, Basalt and Aircross Get Darker Treatment

With the rising popularity of models with darker treatment, Citroen India has launched the Dark Edition variants of the C3, Aircross and Basalt. These limited-run editions are based on their respective top variants and feature dark treatment inside and out. They command a premium of up to Rs 23,000 over their regular model.

Model	Dark Edition Price	Premium over Regular Model
Citroen C3 Shine Dark Edition	Rs 8.38 lakh	Rs 22,500
Citroen C3 Shine Turbo Dark Edition	Rs 9.58 lakh (MT), Rs 10.19 lakh (AT)	Up to Rs 22,500
Citroen Basalt Turbo Max Dark Edition	Rs 12.80 lakh (MT), Rs 14.10 lakh (AT)	Rs 23,000
Citroen Aircross Turbo Max Dark Edition	Rs 13.13 lakh (MT), Rs 14.27 lakh (AT)	Rs 22,500

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Citroen C3, Aircross and Basalt – What’s New?

Like other Black Editions available in the market, the Basalt, Aircross and C3 Dark Editions also receive a blacked-out treatment for a stealthier appeal. Listed below are the key cosmetic enhancements these Dark Edition models offer over their standard counterparts: –

• Perla Nera Black exterior paint scheme.
• Dark treatment for all the chrome elements such as badging, grille, and side body mouldings.
• Gloss black treatment on the bumpers and door handles.

• All-black cabin theme with Lava Red detailing and high gloss black finishes on certain parts.
• Metropolitan black leather seats.
• Custom leather-wrapped instrument panel.

Citroen C3, Aircross and Basalt – Features Onboard

Being purely cosmetic updates, the Dark Editions do not get any new feature addition. They continue to get amenities like LED projector headlamps, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital display, steering-mounted controls, auto AC, remote keyless entry, six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system and a rearview camera.

Powertrain Choices

Mechanically, all these cars remain unchanged. They continue to get the same powertrain options as earlier.

Engine	1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated petrol	1.2-litre turbocharged petrol
Max Power	82 PS	110 PS
Peak Torque	115 Nm	Up to 205 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual/ 6-speed torque converter automatic

While the C3 comes with both engine options on the top trim, the Basalt and Aircross are limited to the turbocharged engine on the higher variant.

Competition Check

While the Citroen C3 takes on the likes of Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter, the Aircross can be seen as an affordable alternative to the mid-size SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. On the other hand, the Basalt can be seen as an affordable alternative to the Tata Curvv.

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