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April saw the launch of blacked-out editions, model year updates, new-gen SUVs, and a special edition of a two-door roadster with a manual gearbox choice

You need to shell out Rs 23,000 more than the standard Basalt if you had your eyes set on the Dark Edition

Both the Curvv and Basalt dark editions are based on their respective top-end variants, commanding a premium of Rs 32,000 and Rs 23,000 over the regular variants.

The Citroen Basalt Dark Edition gets an exclusive Perla Nera Black colour option, and is available for a limited number of units.

All three Dark Editions are based on the top variant and will available for a limited time

Last week saw Citroen teasing special editions of Basalt, Aircross and C3 along with a design patent leak of the upcoming Tata Sierra

The Dark editions of all three models are expected to offer an all-black interior theme to complement the exterior shade.

Along with spy shots of an India-bound EV, last week saw MY updates for an entry-level EV, special edition launches are more

The Basalt dark edition will be the first Citroen offering in India to get an all-black special edition and it is slated to be launched soon

Hyundai Creta hit record sales figures in January 2025, followed by the Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos, whose month-on-month (MoM) growth went past 100 percent

Hyundai Creta remained at the top while Tata Curvv climbed up to third while Kia Seltos fell to fifth position Hyundai Creta remained at the top and Tata Curvv climbed up to third, while Kia Seltos fe

From the most anticipated Tata Curvv to the first update for the Kia Sonet, this year saw a lot of new launches and facelifts in the sub-4 metre and compact SUV space

Most models on the list offer a powertrain choice delivering over 20 kmpl, but a couple of Marutis deliver over 30 kmpl, although with a catch

All carmakers reported a dip in month-on-month (MoM) figures except one carmaker that offers two models in the segment

We decided to put the Basalt’s turbo-petrol unit with the 6-speed automatic through our usual efficiency run to see if it can match Citroen’s claim of 18.7 kmpl