MS Dhoni Takes First Delivery of Citroen Basalt Dark Edition
French car manufacturer Citroën, in a bid to boost sales, launched the Dark Edition versions of their existing models C3, Aircross, and Basalt in the market. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is currently the brand ambassador for the French brand in India, became the first customer of the Basalt Dark Edition. Images of the former Indian cricket team captain taking delivery of the Basalt have already surfaced online.
During the launch, Citroën India Brand Director, Shishir Mishra, said, “The Dark Edition underscores our commitment to blending bold design with contemporary style and delivering distinct vehicles that reflect the evolving tastes of Indian consumers."
"With its striking all-black aesthetics, limited availability, and premium enhancements, we are offering an enhanced level of exclusivity that makes each Citroën in this lineup truly special. As we unveil the Dark Edition, we’re elated to welcome MS Dhoni as the first customer, officially joining the Citroën Owners Club in style.”
The Basalt Dark Edition has been launched in the market at a starting price of ₹12.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The Dark Edition versions of the Basalt, C3, and Aircross will be offered in limited numbers, and bookings for the same will start from April 10. The exact number of Dark Edition units that will be produced for the market has not been revealed.
In terms of design and styling, everything remains the same. Citroën has completely blacked out the exterior of the SUVs. The Dark Edition gets an all-black Perla Nera exterior paint. This is actually an exclusive shade for this edition. We can see Dark Chrome elements on the Citroën badge and the grille.
Apart from this, you get a gloss black finish on the bumper and door handles. The alloy wheel design and shade of the car remain the same as standard. Coming to the interior, the Basalt gets an all-black treatment to go with the theme. Citroën is also offering red stitching and accents in places. For a premium appeal, Citroën is offering leatherette upholstery. There are gloss black elements in the cabin too, which make it look slightly more premium than before.
Coming to the engine, the Basalt Dark Edition uses the same 1.2-litre NA and 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engines. The NA petrol engine is offered in the lower variants and generates 80 bhp and 115 Nm of peak torque. The turbocharged version generates 109 bhp and 205 Nm of peak torque. It is available with both manual and automatic transmission options.
MS Dhoni
Dhoni got associated with the French car brand recently. He is a huge car and bike enthusiast, and everyone who has been following our website knows that he has a soft corner for SUVs and classic or retro bikes.
He owns a huge collection of bikes, which includes models from Yamaha, Yezdi, Jawa, BSA, and Norton. When it comes to cars, he owns several vintage and retro models, including the Beetle and Mini. In terms of modern cars, Dhoni recently bought a Range Rover, and he also purchased a brand new Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG last year.