Several car brands like Tata, Mahindra and Hyundai have introduced black editions for their SUVs. Thanks to a blacked-out exterior and cabin, these models stand out with distinctive looks over the standard line-up. Below, we’ve covered every black edition SUV available in the Rs 15 lakh to 30 lakh price range, detailing their design, features and engine specifications. Make sure to use the image slider to switch between exterior and interior images.

Honda Elevate Black and Signature Black editions

Rs 15.71 lakh-16.93 lakh

Exterior and interior

Based on the top ZX trim, the Honda Elevate Black Edition comes in a Crystal Black Pearl exterior paint shade with all-black alloy wheels. There’s a silver finish on the doors’ lower part, upper grille and roof rails. In the Signature Black Edition, all the silver bits are darkened out, and ‘Signature Black Edition’ and ‘S’ badges are present around the body.

As for Elevate’s interior, Honda offers a 7-colour ambient lighting package, along with black seats and dashboard, in the Signature Black trim. Borrowed features from the standard Elevate SUV include a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, leatherette seating, a single-pane sunroof, camera-based ADAS and automatic headlights and wipers.

Engine and transmission

The blacked-out Elevate comes with the familiar 121hp 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic.

Hyundai Creta Knight Edition

Rs 16.12 lakh-20.50 lakh

Exterior and interior

The popular Hyundai Creta midsize SUV can be had with the Knight Edition in mid-spec S(O) and top-spec SX(O) variants. On the outside, the Creta Knight Edition gets a blacked-out grille, logos, alloy wheels, skid plates, roof rails and ORVM caps.

Inside, there’s an all-black cabin with brass inserts, metal pedals, and brass stitching on the gear lever and leather seats. The Creta top model comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 6 airbags and Level 2 ADAS. It should be noted that some Creta Knight Edition variants are priced under Rs 15 lakh as well.

Engine and transmission

The Hyundai Creta Knight is available with two engine options: a 1.5-litre petrol (115hp, 144Nm) and a 1.5-litre diesel (116hp, 250Nm). While a 6-speed manual is standard with both engines, the petrol can be optioned with CVT and diesel with a 6-speed automatic.

Tata Curvv Dark Edition

Rs 16.49 lakh-19.52 lakh

Exterior and interior

The Tata Curvv Dark Edition is finished in a new Carbon Black colour, with most of the exterior chrome trim eschewed in favour of gloss-black elements, like on the bumpers, grille and window line. It also gets darkened Tata logos and exclusive ‘Dark’ badging on the fenders.

Much like the exterior, the Curvv Dark Edition’s cabin features an all-black theme for the leatherette seats, 4-spoke steering wheel, centre console and roof liner, as well as ‘Dark’ embossing on the headrests. Since the Curvv Dark Edition is based on the standard Curvv’s top-spec Accomplished trim, it offers equipment such as ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, and much more.

Engine and transmission

The Curvv Dark Edition is a purely cosmetic package, so Tata has not made any changes in terms of powertrain offerings. Powering the Curvv Dark Edition is a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine generating 125hp and 225Nm or a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit that’s good for 118hp and 260Nm. Both engines can be mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Tata Nexon EV Red Dark Edition

Rs 17.19 lakh

Exterior and interior

As the name suggests, the Tata Nexon EV Red Dark Edition adds a dash of red to the blacked-out aesthetic. On the outside, it sports ‘Dark’ badges with red accenting, along with a black paint finish, wheels and exterior trim, as well as darkened Tata logos.

Red is comparatively more prevalent inside the Nexon EV Red Dark Edition, with red leatherette upholstery for the seats contrasting with the all-black cabin. The seats also get ‘#Dark’ embossing on the headrests and are ventilated as well. Other notable features include a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 4-speaker JBL sound system, a 360-degree camera, and more.

Battery, range and charging

The Nexon EV Red Dark Edition can only be had in the standard model’s top-spec Empowered+ 45 trim, which features a 45kWh battery pack and a single front-mounted motor setup that puts out 145hp and 215Nm. This powertrain offers an ARAI-claimed range of 489km, while Tata’s internal testing pegs it at around 370km. With a 60kW DC fast charger, the battery can be replenished from 10 to 80 percent in 40 minutes, while 7kW AC charging can juice it up from 10 to 100 percent in 6.5 hours.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic Boss Edition

Rs 18.23 lakh

Exterior and interior

The Boss Edition accessory package, exclusive to the top Mahindra Scorpio Classic S11 variant, is offered as a dealer-level upgrade. The exterior’s chrome trims, like the front grille and fog lamp housing, get the dark effect, further extending to the bonnet scoop, rear quarter glass, headlamps and tail-lamps. The special edition also adds rain visors, a front skid plate, a rear guard with black powder coating and a rearview camera, while the wing mirror caps have a faux carbon-fibre finish.

On the inside, the Boss Edition features black seat upholstery and Mahindra’s Comfort Kit, which introduces cushions and neck pillows in the range-topping Scorpio Classic.

Engine and transmission

Powering the Scorpio Classic is a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 132hp and 300Nm of peak torque. All of this output goes to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Tata Harrier Dark and Stealth editions

Rs 19.15 lakh-26.50 lakh

Exterior and interior

While the Stealth Edition is based on the top-spec Harrier Fearless + trim, the Dark Edition is available from the Pure + S trim to the top-end one for the Tata Harrier. Also, the Stealth Edition is limited to 2,700 units. The primary difference between the two black editions is that the Dark uses a gloss-black paint, and the Stealth adds a matte-black finish. A fully black front grille, bumper and skid plate are common exterior features, but the Stealth brings a new design for the alloy wheels and ‘STEALTH’ badging on the fender.

Some chrome touches, like on the door handles, are seen in the Dark SUV’s cabin. The limited edition Stealth goes for an all-black treatment. In terms of features, the top Harrier packs Level 2 ADAS, 7 airbags, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 10-speaker JBL audio system, connected car tech and dual-zone climate control.

Engine and transmission

The Harrier SUV gets a Stellantis-sourced 2.0-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine that makes 170hp and 350Nm and is paired to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

Mahindra Scorpio N Carbon Edition

Rs 19.36 lakh-25.15 lakh

Exterior and interior

The new Mahindra Scorpio N Carbon Edition is reserved for the Z8 and Z8L top trims. The dark theme blacks out the otherwise chrome door handles and window side moulding. Also, the black alloy wheels (up to 18 inches) are exclusive to the Carbon Edition. 

Inside, everything from the dashboard and leatherette seats to door trims is in line with the pitch-black philosophy. Note that one can have this black Scorpio N top model only in the 7-seat configuration. As for features, an 8-inch touchscreen, a sunroof, drive modes, dual-zone AC, 12 speakers and 6 airbags are offered.

Engine and transmission

Under the hood, the new Scorpio N variant continues with the 203hp 2-litre turbo-petrol engine or the 175hp 2.2-litre diesel engine. Both of these can be had with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an automatic transmission. However, the 4-wheel-drive (4WD) option is only available with the 2.2 diesel. 

Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition

Rs 19.64 lakh-25.14 lakh

Tata Safari Dark and Stealth editions

Rs 19.65 lakh-27.25 lakh

Tata Curvv EV Dark Edition

Rs 22.24 lakh

Exterior and interior

Tata has extended the Dark Edition treatment to the Curvv EV alongside the coupe-SUV’s ICE sibling. The all-electric Curvv’s Dark Edition sports the same Carbon Black paint finish, blacked-out styling flourishes and ‘#Dark’ badges as the ICE version but sets itself apart with unique alloy wheels, a grille-less fascia and a different design for the front bumper.

From the leatherette upholstery to the centre console, nearly every surface in the Curvv EV Dark Edition’s cabin is blacked out. While the Dark Edition is based on the Curvv EV’s range-topping Empowered+ A variant, it notably offers a sunshade for the rear windows in addition to the standard feature list. Other goodies include Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats, V2L functionality, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 10.25-inch all-digital driver’s display, among other things.

Battery, range and charging

The Curvv EV Dark Edition comes with a 55kWh battery pack that powers a single front-mounted motor. This setup is good for 167hp and 215Nm of torque, as well as an ARAI-tested range of 502km. As far as charging goes, the Curvv EV can be juiced up from 10 to 80 percent in a claimed 40 minutes using 70kW DC fast charging, while a full charge with 7.2kW AC power will take around eight hours.

MG Hector/ Hector Plus Blackstorm Edition

Rs 22.42 lakh-23.46 lakh

Exterior and interior

The MG Hector Blackstorm Edition comes finished in a Starry Black paint and replaces the chrome details with a gunmetal finish along with red accents. This theme extends to the grille, the MG logo and even the lining on the bumpers. The 18-inch alloy wheels and roof rails get a gloss-black finish, while customers can also have a ‘Blackstorm’ emblem on the front fenders at no extra cost.  

The all-black treatment is further given with gun-metal trims on the centre console, steering wheel, AC vents and door trims. The MG Hector Plus Blackstorm Edition gets all of the above features but adds the option of 6 or 7 seats. Since these are based on the second-from-top Sharp Pro trim, the feature list comprises a 14-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, push-button engine start/stop and a smart key.

Engine and transmission

The Hector and Hector Plus SUVs share their 143hp/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 170hp/350Nm 2-litre diesel powertrains. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, while the petrol motor can be paired with a CVT unit.

Jeep Compass Night Eagle and Blackshark editions

Rs 25.18 lakh-28.33 lakh

Exterior and interior

The Jeep Compass comes in two Black Editions: Night Eagle (Longitude (O)) and Blackshark (Limited (O)). As with other black SUVs here, the black treatment has been applied to the front grille, roof rails and alloy wheels.

With the Jeep Compass Night Eagle, you get partial leatherette seats, a manual inside rearview mirror (IRVM), 2-way electrically adjustable front seats and 2 airbags. The Jeep Compass Blackshark takes it up a notch with leather seats, auto-dimming IRVM, 6-way electrically adjustable front seats and 6 airbags. Common features include a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger, front and rear dashcams, ambient lighting and an air purifier. 

Engine and transmission

Both the Compass Night Eagle and Blackshark can be had with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. This unit makes 170hp and 350Nm of peak torque and can be had with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 9-speed torque converter automatic. 

Tata Harrier EV Stealth Edition

Rs 28.24 lakh-30.23 lakh

Tata Harrier EV Stealth Edition

Exterior and interior

The Tata Harrier EV Stealth Edition, this list’s most recent addition, comes in a unique matte black exterior shade, a ‘Stealth’ badge on the front fenders, 19-inch alloy wheels and blacked-out Harrier lettering on the tailgate. 

As is typical of dark editions, the upholstery is blacked out, and so are certain trims inside. Since it is offered only in the top-spec Harrier EV, it packs features like auto-park assist, a 360-degree camera, an ADAS suite, a panoramic sunroof, a 14.5-inch touchscreen, a powered tailgate, a JBL Black sound system, and more.

Battery, range and charging

The Harrier EV Stealth Edition RWD and AWD variants, powered by a 75kWh battery pack, offer a claimed range of 627km and 622km, respectively. Using a 7.2kW AC charger, a full charge (10-100 percent) takes 10.7 hours, while a 120kW DC fast charger can charge it from 20 to 80 percent in just 25 minutes.

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