Hyundai has released special-edition variants of the Kona and Tucson crossovers in Australia. Known as the BLK Edition, the package is based on the Hybrid Elite variants of both models and features dark exterior styling and some additional creature comforts.
Starting with the subcompact crossover, the Hyundai Kona BLK Edition gets 18-inch black alloy wheels, black window beltlines, and black Kona badging. It also receives Shadow Gray front bumper garnish, silver skid plates, and black window surrounds and pillars.
Inside, the Kona BLK Edition packs a Bose Premium Audio sound system, built-in navigation, and a 12-inch instrument panel. As for the colors, you’d think a ‘BLK Edition’ would only come in black, right? Well, the Kona comes standard in Atlas White but can be optioned in Abyss Black, Ecotronic Gray, Ultimate Red, or Denim Blue Mica for an additional $595 (P25,964).
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Moving on to the compact crossover, the Hyundai Tucson BLK Edition gets a similar treatment with 19-inch black alloy wheels, black Tucson badging, black window beltlines, and black front and rear bumper garnish. Inside, the limited-edition Tucson is equipped with a Bose Premium Audio sound system as well. Everything else remains the same as the Hybrid Elite 2WD variant.
Color options on the Tucson are similar to the Kona in that it comes standard in Pearl White Mica but can be had in Space Black Metallic, Olivine Gray Metallic, Ruby Luxe Metallic, or Stormy Sea Metallic for an additional $750 (P32,723). How much for the whole package? The Kona BLK Edition is priced at $42,600 (P1,857,933), while the Tucson BLK Edition is priced at $51,000 (P2,224,286) and is limited to 750 units.
“We’re excited to introduce BLK Editions, which bring a more distinctive and contemporary dark edge to our most popular SUV models,” said Hyundai Australia COO Gavin Donaldson. “With black-finished wheels and exterior trim, paired with cabin enhancements, BLK Editions give customers a bold new expression of style while delivering the comfort, technology and practicality that define the Hyundai SUV lineup.”
Do you think people would like BLK Edition trims in the Philippines? And if so, should Hyundai extend it to other models like the Elantra, Creta, and Ioniq 5?
