The demand for SUVs is at a record high in the Indian automobile market, with the majority of the best-selling models being priced below Rs 15 lakh.
Since personalisation is also a concern for buyers, companies provide a range of colour options for their SUVs, and black is a favourite – so much so that some companies have custom "dark editions" with a blacked-out colour scheme for both the exterior and interior.
We have a list of all the dark edition SUVs you can purchase for below Rs 15 lakh.
Hyundai Exter Knight Edition
Kicking off the list is Hyundai’s entry-level SUV, the Exter. Buyers can opt for the all-black treatment starting from the Exter’s SX Knight Edition variant, which costs Rs 8.46 lakh, which is Rs 15,000 more than the equivalent SX trim.
The Exter Knight Edition offers a blacked-out finish on the exterior with ‘Knight Edition’ badging and red accents in the front bumper, brake calipers and tailgate. The interior also remains true to the theme with black trim, red stitching, footwell illumination, etc. The higher-end Knight Edition Dual Tone versions feature a black roof and various color choices on the body.
| Variant | Price (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|---|---|
| SX 1.2P MT Knight Edition | 8.46 |
| SX 1.2P MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 8.70 |
| SX 1.2P AMT Knight Edition | 9.13 |
| SX 1.2P AMT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 9.38 |
| SX 1.2P MT Knight Edition Hy-CNG Duo | 9.48 |
| SX(O) Connect 1.2P MT Knight Edition | 9.78 |
| SX(O) Connect 1.2P MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 9.93 |
| SX(O) Connect 1.2P AMT Knight Edition | 10.15 |
| SX(O) Connect 1.2P AMT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 10.50 |
Hyundai Venue Knight Edition
The second-cheapest dark edition is the Hyundai Venue, whose S(O) Knight Edition variant has a price tag of Rs 10.34 lakh.
Just like the Exter, the Venue Knight Edition takes on an all-black look with diamond-cut red brake calipers. But it gets brass-colored wheel and bumper accents and a 'Knight Edition' badge on the boot. The brass highlights are also continued into the cabin around the air-con vents and gear lever and in the steering wheel.
| Variant | Price (in Lakhs) |
|---|---|
| S(O) 1.2P 5MT Knight Edition | 10.34 |
| SX 1.2P 5MT Knight Edition | 11.47 |
| SX 1.2P 5MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 11.62 |
| SX(O) 1.0P Turbo 6iMT Knight Edition | 12.74 |
| SX(O) 1.0P Turbo 6iMT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 12.89 |
| SX(O) 1.0P Turbo 7DCT Knight Edition | 13.42 |
| SX(O) 1.0P Turbo 7DCT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 13.57 |
Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon Dark Edition follows the all-black theme the most closely in this list. In contrast to other SUVs, the Nexon Dark Edition is fully blacked out on the outside with no secondary colour accents.
Even inside, the lights-out look is carried through with a fully black dashboard, centre console, steering wheel, and seat upholstery, with only the dark blue seat backs providing a bit of colour. The Dark Edition package starts from Nexon's Creative Plus variants at an extra cost of Rs 40,000.
| Variant | Price (Rs, lakh) |
|---|---|
| Creative Plus (S) Dark Edition 1.2P 6MT | 11.7 |
| Creative Plus (S) Dark Edition 1.2P 6AMT | 12.4 |
| Creative Plus (S) Dark Edition 1.2 iCNG 6MT | 12.7 |
| Creative Plus (S) Dark Edition 1.5D 6MT | 13.1 |
| Fearless Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.5D 6MT | 13.5 |
| Fearless Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.2P 6MT | 13.5 |
| Fearless Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.2 iCNG 6MT | 13.7 |
| Creative Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.2 iCNG 6MT | 13.7 |
| Creative Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.5D 6AMT | 13.8 |
| Creative Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.2P 7DCA | 13.9 |
| Fearless Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.2P 7DCA | 14.7 |
| Creative Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.5D 6AMT | 14.8 |
| Fearless Plus (PS) Dark Edition 1.5D 6AMT | 15.6 |
Citroen Basalt Dark Edition
Citroen has joined the blacked-out trend by adding Dark Edition treatment to three of its models, the Basalt coupe-SUV among them. Externally, the Basalt Dark Edition gets a new Perla Nera finish, dark chrome exterior trim and 'Dark' badges on the rear door and beneath the rearview mirrors. The interior continues the all-black theme for the leatherette trim as well as other trim elements, such as the gear lever.
Moreover, there's red stitching on seats, armrests and the dashboard, 'Dark Edition' embossing on the rear seat backs, illuminated sill plates, and footwell and ambient lighting. Basalt Dark Edition is developed over the range-topping Max trim and retails at Rs 23,000 extra.
| Variant | Price (in Lakh) |
|---|---|
| Basalt Turbo Max MT | 12.80 |
| Basalt Turbo Max AT | 14.10 |
Citroen Aircross Dark Edition
Joining the Basalt and C3 is the Citroen Aircross Dark Edition. It has the same Perla Nera paint, unique 'Dark' badging, and dark chrome exterior trim details. The blacked-out look is continued in the Aircross Dark Edition's interior, with the same leatherette trimmings, gloss-black trim elements, and red stitching as the Basalt Dark Edition. Ambient and footwell illumination as well as illuminated sill plates, have also been added.
On offer only in the Aircross' top-of-the-line Max 5-seater variants, the Dark Edition package is priced at an extra Rs 22,500.
| Variant | Price ( in Lakh) |
|---|---|
| Aircross Turbo Max 5-Seater MT | 13.13 |
| Aircross Turbo Max 5-Seater AT | 14.27 |
MG Astor Blackstorm
The MG Astor Blackstorm, with its black-and-red design, adopts the same design approach as the Hyundai Exter Knight Edition. The all-black color on the outside is punctuated by vibrant red accents on the bumpers, brake calipers, and side mirrors, while the headlights receive a smoked treatment.
On the inside, the Astor Blackstorm has a Tuxedo Black interior with red stitching, 'Blackstorm' stitching on the front headrests and red highlights on the air-con vents, steering wheel, and doors.
The Blackstorm package is available only for the Astor's mid-spec Select variants (both manual and automatic transmissions) for a Rs 34,000 premium to customers.
| Variant | Price (in Lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Select 1.5 5MT Blackstorm | 13.78 |
| Select 1.5 CVT Blackstorm | 14.81 |
Hyundai Creta Knight Edition
The very much in-demand Hyundai Creta completes this list at a price of Rs 14.62 lakh for its S(O) Knight Edition model, going all the way up to the SX(O) 1.5D AT Knight Edition, which has a price tag of Rs 20.42 lakh.
In accordance with its junior siblings, the Creta Knight Edition also receives a blacked-out exterior with red brake calipers and a 'Knight Edition' badge on the rear tailgate. The interior also gets treated to an all-black theme with brass elements and stitching along with metal pedals.
| Variants | Price (Rs. lakh) |
|---|---|
| S(O) 1.5P 6MT Knight Edition | 14.62 |
| S(O) 1.5P 6MT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 14.67 |
| S(O) 1.5P 6MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 14.77 |
| S(O) 1.5P CVT Knight Edition | 16.12 |
| S(O) 1.5P CVT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 16.17 |
| S(O) 1.5D 6MT Knight Edition | 16.20 |
| S(O) 1.5D 6MT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 16.25 |
| S(O) 1.5P CVT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 16.27 |
| S(O) 1.5D 6MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 16.35 |
| SX(O) 1.5P 6MT Knight Edition | 17.53 |
| SX(O) 1.5P 6MT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 17.58 |
| SX(O) 1.5P 6MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 17.68 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6AT Knight Edition | 17.70 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6AT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 17.75 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6AT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 17.85 |
| SX(O) 1.5P CVT Knight Edition | 18.99 |
| SX(O) 1.5P CVT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 19.04 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6MT Knight Edition | 19.12 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 19.14 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6MT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 19.17 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6MT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 19.27 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6AT Knight Edition | 20.27 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6AT Titan Grey Matte Knight Edition | 20.32 |
| SX(O) 1.5D 6AT Knight Edition Dual Tone | 20.42 |
Conclusion
The trend of black-colored SUVs has resulted in a boom of Dark Edition variants in all price segments of prices in India. For less than ₹15 lakh, customers now have plenty of choices that offer fashionable looks with good features. Whether it's the entry-level Hyundai Exter Knight Edition, the more premium Tata Nexon Dark Edition, or special options like the Citroen Basalt and MG Astor Blackstorm, there's a blacked-out SUV to suit various tastes and budgets. With the manufacturers embracing the trend, the all-black appearance is no longer a niche or a premium offering—it's a mass-appealing style statement for the modern-day SUV buyer.
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