MS Dhoni, the legendary cricketer, becomes the first person in the country to purchase the Citroen Basalt Dark Edition. Interestingly, he was present for the official unveiling. Dark Edition models are frequently made by car manufacturers to offer their vehicles in a more athletic appearance. Overall, youthful purchasers prefer the all-black appearance and interior. In reality, we’ve seen many automakers offer Dark Edition trims for their existing models. These are predominantly SUVs. Let us now look at the details.
MS Dhoni Buys First Citroen Basalt Dark Edition
The official Citroen India channel on YouTube allows us to see the intricacies of this situation. The graphics capture the complete experience of the day when the vehicle is on display. The Citroen dealership welcomes MS Dhoni to connect with him and give him the keys to his Basalt Dark Edition. The top Citroen executives are shown speaking with the legendary cricketer. It’s fascinating to see Dhoni so passionate and involved with his car. In fact, Citroen officials stated that they had included some adjustments suggested by MS Dhoni as feedback.
The SUV is painted Perla Nera Black and features dark chrome elements on the Chevron symbol, front grille, and side cladding. Black accents are also seen on the bumpers and door handles. Importantly, the Dark Edition motif extends inside. The interior features black accents such as Metropolitan Black leatherette seats and a custom-wrapped leatherette instrument panel. The Carbon Black cabin is enhanced with Lava Red accents, glossy black touches in important areas, special seat coverings, dark chrome trim, a grille highlight, and a number of other elegant features. The Citroen Basalt Dark Edition is priced at Rs 12.80 lakh ex-showroom, as it is based on the top trim. Notably, the French automaker has introduced the Dark Edition versions of the C3 and Aircross.
