Hyundai has added two new special-edition hybrid SUVs to its Australian line-up, introducing the KONA BLK Edition and TUCSON BLK Edition with distinctive styling and additional equipment.
Based on the popular Elite variants, the new BLK Editions combine black exterior accents, upgraded alloy wheels and premium audio systems to create a more distinctive look without moving into the flagship model grades.
Both are available exclusively with Hyundai’s 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid powertrain and two-wheel drive, making them another option for fleet and novated lease buyers considering a hybrid SUV.
A darker look for two popular SUVs
The KONA BLK Edition features 18-inch black alloy wheels, black window surrounds and pillars, black KONA badging and a Shadow Grey front bumper garnish. Silver front and rear skid plates complete the exterior treatment.
Inside, Hyundai has added Bose premium audio, satellite navigation and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, building on the equipment already included in the KONA Elite Hybrid.
The larger TUCSON BLK Edition receives 19-inch black alloy wheels, black front and rear bumper garnishes, black window trim and black TUCSON badging.
It also gains Bose premium audio while retaining the comfort, connectivity and driver assistance technology of the TUCSON Elite Hybrid.
Hyundai is limiting the TUCSON BLK Edition to just 750 vehicles for Australia, adding an element of exclusivity to the special-edition model.
More choice for hybrid SUV buyers
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Operating Officer Gavin Donaldson said the new variants were designed to give customers a more distinctive option within the company’s SUV range.
“We’re excited to introduce BLK Editions, which bring a more distinctive and contemporary dark edge to our most popular SUV models,” Donaldson said.
“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 defines the Hyundai SUV line-up.”
Familiar hybrid technology
Underneath the styling changes, both BLK Editions retain the hybrid powertrains and technology of their respective Elite models.
This includes Hyundai’s Smart Regenerative Braking system and e-Dynamic Torque Vectoring, along with a comprehensive range of SmartSense driver assistance features.
For fleet operators, retaining the existing hybrid powertrain means the special editions can be assessed alongside the regular KONA and TUCSON hybrids using familiar whole-of-life cost and fit-for-purpose considerations.
The additional equipment and distinctive styling may also appeal to employees selecting vehicles through novated leasing or user-chooser fleet arrangements, where driver preference can influence vehicle selection.
Availability in Australia
The KONA BLK Edition began arriving in Australian showrooms in October, with the TUCSON BLK Edition following in November 2026.
The KONA BLK Edition is priced from $42,600 and the TUCSON BLK Edition from $51,000, excluding on-road costs.
With hybrid SUVs continuing to provide an alternative for drivers who aren’t ready to move to a fully electric vehicle, the BLK Editions give Hyundai another way to attract buyers looking for fuel efficiency, practicality and a little more personality in their next vehicle.
