YOU KNOW THE OLD SAYING, when things get a bit slow in the auto industry, introduce a limited edition model. Now, we’re not suggesting Honda sales are slow, but Honda Australia has added two special edition models to its popular CR-V line-up with the release of the CR-V Black Edition and CR-V VTi 7 +Luxe.
Both special edition variants are powered by the 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine and fitted with smart keyless entry with push button start, Advanced Display Audio seven-inch colour touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as the Honda SENSING suite of driver-assist and safety technologies.
Based on the CR-V VTi, the new CR-V Black Edition is one of the most comprehensively equipped special edition packages Honda has ever released, with an extensive list of additional features, as well as a multitude of bespoke ‘Black Edition’ aesthetic touches.
The extra features fitted to the Black Edition are normally only available on higher-specification VTi X, VTi L AWD, VTi L7 or VTi LX AWD grades, including LED headlights with Active Cornering Lights (ACL), heated front seats, leather-appointed seat trim and 18-inch alloy wheels.
A host of Black Edition exterior design elements incorporates gloss black alloy wheels, smoked headlight treatment, piano black bumper garnishes and dark trivalent chromium finishes around the vehicle.
On the inside, the catalogue of customised features is equally extensive, with embroidered ‘Black Edition’ logos on the front seats, piano black trim featured on the steering wheel, around the Display Audio screen, gearshift and ventilation controls, as well as on the door handles and door trim garnishes.
The black theme even extends to the roof lining on the special edition, while a matte-finish dark wood treatment has been applied to the centre console, door trims and dashboard inlays.
The full list of CR-V Black Edition features and aesthetic elements encompasses:
Features
Exterior
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights with LED Active Cornering Lights (ACL)
- Front LED fog lights
- Roof rails
- Rear privacy glass
Interior
- Leather-appointed seat trim
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear shift
- Heated front seats
- LaneWatch
Aesthetics
Exterior
- Gloss black alloy wheels
- Black wheel nuts
- Black door mirrors
- Black roof rails
- Piano black front and rear bumper garnishes
- Dark trivalent chromium front grille
- Dark trivalent chromium front and rear bumper inlays
- Dark trivalent chromium lower door inlays
- Black Edition smoked headlight treatment
- Black Edition badge
Interior
- Leather-appointed front seat trim with embroidered Black Edition logo
- Piano black steering wheel garnishes
- Piano black Display Audio screen surround
- Piano black heating & ventilation controls surround
- Piano black gear shift surround
- Piano black inner door handles and surrounds
- Dark wood centre console garnish
- Dark wood dashboard inlays
- Dark wood door trim inlays
- Black instrument cluster surround
- Black roof lining
The CR-V Black Edition is available exclusively in Crystal Black and Platinum White pearlescent exterior paint colours, with a national drive away price of $44,600 (plus on road costs). Unusually, Honda hasn’t specified what savings the Black Edition offers if the options were offered separately.
“The CR-V continues to be a popular choice for private buyers in the medium SUV segment, offering a broad range of equipment and trim levels to cater to the specific needs of customers, across both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, and with five-seat and seven-seat layouts,” said Honda Australia Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Stephen Collins.
“The two new special editions raise the level of style and sophistication on offer in the CR-V range even further, with a focus on design elements and luxury features, while still delivering outstanding value for money to customers in the market for a new SUV.
“The Black Edition is stylish and packed with premium equipment and will appeal to customers who love the impressive space and versatility of CR-V, whilst standing out from the crowd at the same time.”
CR-V VTi 7 +Luxe
For those after something special with seven-seat capacity, the new CR-V VTi 7 +Luxe creates an affordable luxury offering for family SUV buyers.
The +Luxe package is based on the CR-V VTi 7, which already offers a long list of standard equipment such as dual zone climate control with vents for third row passengers, four ports for USB connectivity, multi-angle reversing camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
The VTi 7 +Luxe boasts exceptional levels of comfort and style courtesy of key luxury additions comprising leather-appointed seat trim, heated front seats and eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory, all of which are normally restricted to the high-series VTi L AWD grade and above.
“The VTi 7 +Luxe is one of the most affordable leather trim offerings in the Medium SUV segment and will appeal to family buyers who want seven-seat capacity with added luxury features,” Mr. Collins said.
Available in five exterior colours – Ignite Red, Cosmic Blue, Lunar Silver and Meteoroid Grey (all metallic), plus Platinum White pearlescent – the special edition VTi 7 +Luxe joins the CR-V range with a national drive away price of $43,700 (plus on road costs).
The CR-V Black Edition and CR-V VTi 7 +Luxe are available to view via the ‘Build & Price’ configurator on the Honda website from today, as well as pre-order from Honda Centres, while the vehicles are scheduled to begin arriving at Honda Centres around the country over the coming weeks.
CR-V 22YM pricing with new special edition grades
| Grade | Engine | National Drive Away |
| Vi | 2.0L i-VTEC | $35,600 |
| VTi | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $38,800 |
| VTi 7 | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $40,700 |
| VTi X | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $41,700 |
| VTi 7 +Luxe | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $43,700 |
| Black Edition | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $44,600 |
| VTi L AWD | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $46,000 |
| VTi L7 | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $49,200 |
| VTi LX AWD | 1.5L VTEC Turbo | $53,600 |