To celebrate ten years of its high-end retail channel, NEXA, Maruti Suzuki has released a special edition of its flagship SUV, the Grand Vitara. The “Phantom Blaq Edition” is a limited-run model that gives the popular mid-size SUV a new look with a striking matte black exterior and subtle cosmetic changes.
Outside: A strong new look
The matte black finish on the outside of the Phantom Blaq Edition is the most obvious change. This is the first time any Maruti Suzuki model has done this, which gives the Grand Vitara a sleek and stealthy look on the road. The matte black theme is enhanced by shiny black accents on the grille, headlamp surrounds, and alloy wheels, which make the whole thing look better. The dark trim pieces take the place of the chrome parts, which makes the “blacked-out” look even better.
Inside: kept the luxury and features
The Phantom Blaq Edition has the same high-end all-black cabin as the standard Grand Vitara Alpha+ strong-hybrid model. The inside has faux leather upholstery with holes in it and small champagne gold accents that give it a touch of luxury. The car has a lot of high-end features, such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heads-up display (HUD), a 360-degree camera, and a wireless phone charger. The sound system has been upgraded to a Clarion premium system to improve the quality of the sound.
Powertrain and Performance
The strong-hybrid powertrain is the only one that comes with the Phantom Blaq Edition. This configuration has a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor that work together. The e-CVT gearbox works with the combined system to make 116 horsepower. This powertrain is known for being very fuel-efficient, with a claimed mileage of 27.97 kmpl, which makes it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in its class.
Prices and rivals
The official price for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition hasn’t been announced yet, but it is likely to be a little more expensive than the top-of-the-line Alpha+ strong-hybrid variant, which is currently priced at around ₹19.92 lakh (ex-showroom). The Phantom Blaq Edition is going into a crowded market and will compete with other “dark edition” SUVs like the Kia Seltos X-Line and the Hyundai Creta Knight Edition.
Maruti Suzuki’s decision to release the Phantom Blaq Edition is a smart move to celebrate a big milestone for its NEXA brand and to give customers who want a more unique and stylish version of the Grand Vitara what they want. The Phantom Blaq Edition is a great choice for people who want a stylish and feature-rich mid-size SUV because of its bold design and long list of features.