The Dartz Black Snake Edition is for China's Wealthiest Class
Michael Hines — January 28, 2013 — Autos
References: dartzkombat & carbuzz
For a cool $1,000,000 you can own the Dartz Black Snake Edition. The China-only SUV is meant to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snake. The Latvian automaker has based its latest design off of the Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG. Per usual, the latest car from Dartz is all sorts of fancy. The grille and hood are covered in gold and there is even an optional diamond hood ornament available.
Dartz made headlines a few years back for offering "whale foreskin" as an interior option. Despite the detractors, Dartz is offering whale foreskin on the Dartz Black Snake Edition. Performance-wise, the SUV has a 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo with an good for 557 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. Its zero to 60 time is rated at 4.9 seconds.
Dartz made headlines a few years back for offering "whale foreskin" as an interior option. Despite the detractors, Dartz is offering whale foreskin on the Dartz Black Snake Edition. Performance-wise, the SUV has a 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo with an good for 557 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. Its zero to 60 time is rated at 4.9 seconds.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Suvs - High-end automobile companies can explore incorporating extravagant and personalized features, such as gold embellishments and rare materials, into their SUV models to cater to the ultra-wealthy market.
2. Year of the Snake Inspired Designs - Automakers can create limited edition vehicle designs inspired by Chinese zodiac signs to cater to specific cultural and regional markets, offering exclusivity and appeal to customers.
3. Eco-friendly Performance Suvs - Automobile manufacturers can develop high-performance SUVs with hybrid or electric drivetrains to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly luxury vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automobile Manufacturing - Luxury automobile manufacturers can leverage the trend of lavish reptilian SUVs to create unique and opulent vehicles that cater to the ultra-rich.
2. Customization and Personalization - Companies specializing in customization and personalization of vehicles can provide bespoke options, including rare materials and luxury features, for affluent customers seeking one-of-a-kind SUVs.
3. Cross-cultural Marketing and Design - Marketing agencies and design firms can collaborate with automobile manufacturers to create culturally inspired limited edition vehicle designs, tapping into specific markets and cultural symbolism.
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