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India.com
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Maruti Suzuki Celebrates 10 Years of NEXA with Exclusive Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition Launch
In the 10th anniversary of NEXA, Maruti Suzuki launched the special limited edition Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ. This special-edition SUV is an exclusive of its kind as it is designed with an exclusive Matte Black body wrap, which makes it elegant and heavy on the road. Only offered in the Strong Hybrid Alpha+ model, it features the same top-quality and all-black interiors complete with perforated faux-leather seats and champagne gold trim. Featuring panoramic sun roof, ventilated front seats, a 9 inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play, a premium Clarion sound system and Suzuki Connect, the PHANTOM BLAQ Edition combines luxury and connectivity. NEXA Safety Shield provides 6 airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, and Hill-hold control among many others to keep you safe. With multi-purpose engines, such as Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Select, and S-CNG, Grand Vitara has already sold 3 lakh in only 32 months since its launch. The PHANTOM BLAQ Edition also makes it more attractive to customers who are interested in buying a car that is performance, style, and exclusivity oriented.


NDTV
6 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki Celebrates 10 Years Of Nexa, Launches Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced the Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition. This version of the SUV commemorates 10 years of the NEXA retail channel. This iteration of the SUV comes with special aesthetic upgrades in the form of an exclusive matte black colour wrap and is offered with the Strong Hybrid Alpha+ variant. The Phantom Blaq Edition enhances the Grand Vitara's current design with a sleek matte black exterior finish designed to improve its presence on the road. The SUV maintains the luxe all-black interior found in the standard Grand Vitara, showcasing perforated faux leather seating and accents in champagne gold. Also Read: MS Dhoni Teases Citroen C3X Ahead Of Launch: Watch This edition features a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, and a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Other highlights include a Clarion sound system, a 360-degree camera, a Head-Up Display, a wireless charging dock, and Suzuki Connect for remote access capabilities. In terms of safety, it comes equipped with the NEXA Safety Shield package, which includes six airbags, an Electronic Stability Program, Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Hill Hold Control, reverse parking sensors, and three-point seat belts with reminders. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "As we celebrate a decade of NEXA, the Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition reflects our ongoing commitment to inspire customers with specially curated innovations. This Limited Edition captures the essence of indulgence, offering an SUV that not only performs exceptionally but also aligns perfectly with the refined lifestyles of our discerning buyers." Banerjee added, "Since its debut, the Grand Vitara has garnered an exceptional response, achieving the milestone of 300,000 sales in just 32 months, setting a new benchmark in the mid-size SUV segment in India. This success is driven by its versatile powertrain portfolio, offering customers the choice of Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Select, and S-CNG powertrain options, catering to diverse customer needs. The exclusive new Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ is set to elevate its desirability further."


Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition revealed: Changes explained
Maruti Suzuki India has revealed the new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition SUV in the Indian market. This special edition SUV will be available in limited numbers and has been introduced to mark the 10th anniversary of the brand's premium NEXA retail channel. Interested customers can book this new limited-run SUV online or by visiting their nearest Nexa dealership. Within the mid-size SUV space, the Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq competes with the Kia Seltos X-Line, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun finished in Carbon Steel Grey Matte. Honda Drive To Discover: Kerala, Tamil Nadu's beauty during monsoons | TOI Auto The Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition is offered exclusively in the strong-hybrid Alpha+ top-spec trim. It debuts a matte black finish which is a first-ever colour option for any Maruti Suzuki model. On the outside, the Phantom Blaq Edition features a unique matte black paint, complemented by a de-chromed treatment, a blacked-out front grille, and 17-inch gloss black alloy wheels. Moving inside, it gets the same interior layout with an all-black theme with perforated faux leather seats and subtle champagne gold highlights. Features wise, it continues to get 8-way driver-powered seat, electronic parking brake, auto purify with PM 2.5 Display, LED cabin lamps, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 7-inch digital instrument cluster (strong-hybrid only), ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, HUD display, 360-degree camera, wireless charger, ambient lighting, connected car tech, Arkamys sound system and more. In terms of safety, it gets electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, TPMS, Hill descent control and more. As mentioned previously, the Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition is exclusively offered with a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder strong hybrid Atkinson cycle petrol engine sourced by Toyota. The engine puts out 115hp and is paired to an e-CVT gearbox. Maruti claims an efficiency of 27.97 kmpl. There's another mild-hybrid engine offered with regular variants - a 1.5-litre NA, 4-cyl, Petrol engine with 103 hp of power and 135 Nm of torque. This comes paired either with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter. This engine also gets an AWD option and has claimed fuel efficiency of 21.11kpl for the manual variants, 20.58kpl for the automatics and 19.38kpl for the manual AWD variant. Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, 'As we celebrate a decade of NEXA, the Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition reflects our ongoing commitment to inspire customers with specially curated innovations. This Limited Edition captures the essence of indulgence, offering an SUV that not only performs exceptionally but also aligns perfectly with the refined lifestyles of our discerning buyers.' He added, 'Since its debut, the Grand Vitara has garnered an exceptional response, achieving the milestone of 300,000 sales in just 32 months, setting a new benchmark in the mid-size SUV segment in India. This success is driven by its versatile powertrain portfolio, offering customers the choice of Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Select, and S-CNG powertrain options, catering to diverse customer needs. The exclusive new Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ is set to elevate its desirability further.' Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .


Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition unveiled to mark 10 years of Nexa
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition has been unveiled in a bid to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Maruti Suzuki 's Nexa retail channel. As NEXA's flagship SUV, the Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition is said to be built on the model's established credentials of exceptional performance and premium styling. Based on the Alpha plus variant with the strong hybrid powertrain, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition retains the basic design of the mid size SUV, however gets few distinct cosmetic changes. The company noted that exuding Nexa's philosophy of refined sophistication and understated elegance, the 'Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq' Edition is crafted to resonate with individuals who seek discerning style and sophistication in every drive. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, stated that the limited edition captures the essence of indulgence, offering an SUV that not only performs exceptionally but also aligns perfectly with the refined lifestyles of our discerning buyers." He added that since its debut, the Grand Vitara has garnered an exceptional response, achieving the milestone of 300,000 sales in just 32 months. Also Read : 2025 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara launched with 6 airbags and more features Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition: Design Based on the Alpha plus variant with the strong hybrid powertrain, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition retains the basic design of the mid size SUV, however gets few distinct cosmetic changes. It gets an all new matte black exterior paint finish along with all-black interior of the standard Grand Vitara with perforated faux leather upholstery and champagne gold accents. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition: Features In terms of features, the new edition gets the same set of features as the standard Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha Plus Strong Hybrid. It gets a panoramic sunroof along with ventilated front seats with perforated faux leather. The cabin further features a 9 inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, complemented by Clarion sound system. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki sees compact car uptick in July amid structural stress in entry segment In terms of safety and convenience, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq gets a 360 view camera and Head-Up Display (HUD). Additionally, Suzuki Connect provides smart, connected car capabilities with remote access features, creating a truly modern and connected SUV experience. The Grand Vitara comes equipped with the NEXA Safety Shield - a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features. This includes six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Hill Hold Control, Reverse Parking Sensors, 3-point seat belts with reminders and more. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition: Specs The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq features the 1.5L self charging hybrid powertrain termed as the 'intelligent hybrid system' paired with an e-CVT gearbox. Together, this powertrain delivers a combined output of 114 bhp – while the engine produces 91 bhp and a torque of 122 Nm, the motor puts out 79 bhp of power and 141 Nm of torque. Maruti claims a fuel efficiency of 27.97 kmpl on the strong hybrid version of the Grand Vitara Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:


India.com
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Maruti Unveils Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition
Maruti Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition: Maruti Suzuki has rolled out the Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition to celebrate 10 years of its NEXA retail network. This limited-edition model gets an exclusive matte black finish on the exterior and is available only in the Strong Hybrid Alpha+ variant. It carries forward the premium all-black interior of the standard Grand Vitara with perforated faux leather upholstery and champagne gold accents. Commenting on the launch, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "As we celebrate a decade of NEXA, the Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition reflects our ongoing commitment to inspire customers with specially curated innovations. This Limited Edition captures the essence of indulgence, offering an SUV that not only performs exceptionally but also aligns perfectly with the refined lifestyles of our discerning buyers." He added, 'Since its debut, the Grand Vitara has garnered an exceptional response, achieving the milestone of 300,000 sales in just 32 months, setting a new benchmark in the mid-size SUV segment in India. This success is driven by its versatile powertrain portfolio, offering customers the choice of Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Select, and S-CNG powertrain options, catering to diverse customer needs. The exclusive new Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ is set to elevate its desirability further." The Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition offers a host of premium features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, 360 degree camera, Head-Up Display (HUD), wireless phone charging and Suzuki Connect remote access capabilities. It also comes equipped with 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Hill Hold Control, Reverse Parking Sensors, 3-point seat belts with reminders, and more.