Quick Overview
• Citroën rolls out a stealthy new Dark Edition for the C3 Aircross and upcoming Basalt SUV Coupé
• Matte black accents, blacked-out badges, and dark interiors turn up the attitude
• Limited edition now available to pre-book via Citroën’s website or showrooms across India
Citroën India has decided to swap chrome for charcoal with the introduction of its new Dark Edition—an exclusive cosmetic update for the C3, Aircross and the Basalt SUV Coupé. All models now embrace an all-black aesthetic that dials up the style quotient without shouting for attention. Think stealth mode, but make it French.
Citroen Dark Edition – what’s different?
This Dark Edition adds a generous dose of matte black across the body, including the roof, ORVMs, grille, and wheels. Even the Citroën logo is now blacked out for that complete blackout vibe. Inside, the cabin gets matching black fabric upholstery with subtle grey accents and a leather-wrapped steering wheel to keep things premium but understated.
Under the hood, the mechanicals remain unchanged. The C3, Aircross and the Basalt SUV Coupé continue to draw power from the familiar 1.2L turbo-petrol engine, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a torque converter automatic. The C3 and the Aircross already battles it out in the compact SUV arena with rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Maruti Grand Vitara. Meanwhile, the Basalt Coupé takens on lifestyle SUV-coupés like the Tata Curvv.
While the performance is familiar territory, it’s the aesthetics that set this Dark Edition apart. It’s aimed squarely at those who want something different—something that looks just as good in a showroom spotlight as it does under streetlights.
And if that’s not enough to convince you, Citroën is also offering an exclusive Dark Edition merchandise kit to the first batch of buyers—because if you’re going full noir, you might as well accessorise accordingly.
Final Thoughts
While Citroën hasn’t gone full Batman, the new Dark Edition does bring a lot more personality to the table (or tarmac). It may not make you invisible in traffic, but it’ll definitely have other drivers doing a double take. If you ever wanted your car to look like it’s about to drop a surprise album at midnight, this might just be it.