Best Black Cars in India: Dark Editions That Look Stunning
Key Highlights:
- List of black cars in India
- How to maintain black cars?
- Drawbacks of black cars
- Waiting period on black cars
Black cars sure have a lot of songs written about them. They are often the hero of many action songs and sequences, making them a sight to behold. There is an allure that black cars have over the masses, and it is undeniable. They surely turn heads, and often the design elements, the contours of a car’s design, get highlighted in the colour black. Playing on this sentiment, the carmakers have started launching dark editions or especially designed versions of existing models that are launched in all black.
Their glossy obsidian finishes, blackened badges, and stealthy accents add oomph to the daily ride. Buyers are often willing to pay a premium to get these dark editions and command a space on the road with a premium-looking car. Almost all car manufacturers have a black car edition in their offerings.
Here’s a roundup of the best black cars currently on Indian streets:
Hyundai Creta Knight Edition
One of the bestselling compact SUVs of the segment Hyundai Creta, has a Knight Edition that stands out in its Abyss Black paint. It is accentuated with red brake callipers that add a fiery look to the car. This dark look also sports a black out grille, alloys, roof rails, and even logos, teamed with a cabin draped in premium black leatherette that feels like stepping into a high-end lounge. Adding to the wow factor are the panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch screens, and Level 2 ADAS. It comes with a premium over standard variants, starting around ₹18 lakh ex-showroom.
Tata Nexon Dark Edition
Tata is leaving no stone unturned with the Nexon, and it offers the Nexon Dark Edition, making it the king of compact SUVs. An all-black scheme from Cosmic Black paint to smoked-out 16-inch alloys and darkened skid plates. The inside of the car has blacked-out seats and a stealthy dashboard; these features amp up the aggression component of the car.
Mahindra Scorpio N Carbon Edition
Scorpio cars have ruled the roads in every colour and avatar. But if raw dominance is your vibe, the Scorpio N Carbon Edition should be your choice of car. The Stealth Black version with gloss-black door handles, 18-inch alloys, and a pitch-dark interior screams adventure. This 7-seater has everything you want in the colour you desire. Mahindra's blackout treatment on top Z8 trims adds exclusivity, starting at ₹20 lakh.
Tata Harrier Dark & Stealth Editions
Tata has hit the ball out of the ground with this one. Harrier comes in dual black personas: glossy Dark and matte Stealth. The colour enhances its Land Rover-inspired lines and gives it a premium feel. Oberon Black or Stealth Black exteriors complement the massive grille and 19-inch wheels. The cabin boasts black leather, a panoramic sunroof, and JBL audio. Priced from ₹19 lakh onward, it is a true black beauty.
Hyundai Venue Knight Edition
The Venue Knight Edition undercut starts at an attractive ₹12 lakh and gets an all-black treatment with grilles, 16-inch alloys and roof rails, punctuated by red accents for sporty flair. The interior also carries on the theme with black upholstery and ambient lighting.
Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition
Mahindra cars are known for their black tones. The XUV700 Ebony in Midnight Black, featuring gloss-black 18-inch alloys, satin skid plates, and an all-black cabin with leatherette seats, ups the game for all cars to follow. Starting at ₹21 lakh, this SUV looks class apart in all-black.
Honda Elevate Black Editions
Honda’s entry into the compact SUV segment with the Elevate offers subtle reliability with sophistication in Crystal Black Pearl, with Black and Signature variants blacking out alloys, grilles, and interiors starting from ₹15.7 lakh. It's less aggressive looking than rivals but has the kind of refinement that only a certain few will get. But the all black interiors with touches of orange in the Adventure models add to the overall grace and sporty look of the car.
MG Hector Blackstorm Edition
The Hector Blackstorm edition in Starry Black gunmetal glory swaps chrome for gloss-black rails and 18-inch wheels, its massive grille dominating the design, enhanced by the cabin's gunmetal accents feel premium yet bold. The massive SUV gets an even grander road presence in black shade, also giving it a more premium feel.
FAQs
1. How to maintain black cars?
While it is a colour that spells class, black paint shows dust, scratches, swirl marks, and dirt more visibly in dusty Indian conditions. This requires frequent care and almost a daily cleaning ritual. You need to wash your black car weekly with pH-balanced shampoo in shade, dry with microfiber towels, and apply wax or ceramic coating quarterly to protect shine. Daily dusting and professional PPF (paint protection film) help minimise effort.
2. What are the myths surrounding black cars?
Black is a divisive colour in Indian society. While the temperament is shifting, rumours of a black car ban arising from heat absorption, poor night visibility, or astrology, are always doing the rounds. But no such legal prohibition applies nationwide as of now. There are also superstitions about bad luck that lack a basis, per experts. Black remains widely available and resold.
3. Do black cars have longer waiting times?
For some brands and in some models, this might be the case as it is a high-demand colour for them. But otherwise, there is not much of a difference when it comes to wait time. High-demand models such as Mahindra XUV700 or Tata Curvv have waits of 2-18 months regardless of colour, though popular shades deliver faster. It is noticed that dealers stock white, black, and silver due to high demand for these colours.
4. What are the drawbacks of a black car?
Summers are not a black car’s friend. In hot climates like India's, black absorbs more sunlight, making interiors scorching hot. Hence, the preference for lighter colours. They also reduce nighttime visibility and slightly raise accident risks. It is always important to buy a colour, keeping your usage in mind.