Maruti Suzuki marks 10 years of Nexa with Grand Vitara Phantom BLAQ edition
India Limited (MSIL) has launched the
Grand Vitara Phantom BLAQ Edition
to celebrate a decade of its premium retail channel,
Nexa
. The
limited-run SUV
comes in an exclusive matte black wrap, designed to appeal to buyers seeking refined style and understated elegance.
Available only in the
Strong Hybrid Alpha+
variant, the Phantom BLAQ edition retains the Grand Vitara's all-black interior with perforated faux leather upholstery and champagne gold accents. Key features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a Clarion premium sound system, 360-degree camera, Head-Up Display, wireless charging, and Suzuki Connect for remote access.
Safety is addressed through the Nexa Safety Shield, offering six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, Hill Hold Control, reverse parking sensors, and three-point seat belts with reminders.
Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, MSIL, said the edition embodies Nexa 's philosophy of 'refined sophistication' and builds on the Grand Vitara's success, which has sold 300,000 units in just 32 months. The model's powertrain range, including Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Select, and S-CNG options, has helped it cater to diverse customer needs.
MSIL expects the Phantom BLAQ edition to further boost the SUV's desirability in India's competitive mid-size SUV segment.
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