Every Dark Edition SUV from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in India

Several Indian car brands have introduced ‘Black Edition’ variants for their SUVs. With a blacked-out exterior and cabin, these models are targeted at buyers looking for a distinctive look over the standard line-up.

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.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic Boss Edition

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.

Also, see Mahindra Scorpio Classic Boss Edition launched

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.

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Tata Curvv Dark Edition

Exterior and interior

The Curvv Dark Edition is the newest addition to Tata’s line-up of blacked-out models. Expectedly, the coupe-SUV 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.

Also, see Tata Curvv Dark Edition price starts from Rs 16.49 lakh

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.

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Honda Elevate Black and Signature Black Editions

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.

Also, see Honda Elevate Black Edition launched at Rs 15.51 lakh

As for the 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.

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Tata Nexon EV Red Dark Edition

Exterior and interior

As the name suggests, the 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.

Also, see Tata Nexon EV LR with 40.5kWh battery discontinued

Red is comparatively more prevalent inside the Nexon EV Red Dark Edition, with red leatherette upholstery for the seats contrasting 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, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital driver's display, 4-speaker JBL sound system, 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, 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 10-80 percent in 40 minutes, while 7kW AC charging can juice it up from 10-100 percent in 6.5 hours.

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Mahindra Scorpio N Carbon Edition

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. 

Also, see Mahindra Scorpio N Carbon Edition price starts at Rs 19.19 lakh

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 six 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. 

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Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition

The Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition gets a new Stealth Black paint. Other changes over the standard model include blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels (with an unchanged design) and Ebony badges on the body.

Also, see: Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition launched at Rs 19.64 lakh

The XUV700 Ebony’s interior has a black theme for the leatherette upholstery, dashboard and door trims. To add some contrast, Mahindra has added silver plastic bits on the steering and dashboard and a light grey roof liner. Since the Ebony Edition is offered with the range-topping AX7 and AX7 L variants, features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 6-way electrically adjustable seats and a panoramic sunroof are offered. Mahindra has also added a rear seat belt reminder on all variants of the XUV700 range.

Engine and transmission

Powertrain options with the new XUV700 Ebony Edition are the familiar 200hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and the 185hp, 2.2-litre diesel engine, both of which can be had with either a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission (excluding the XUV700 AX7 L petrol, which only gets an AT). Note that Mahindra exclusively offers this new XUV700 edition in the front-wheel drive (FWD) guise and 7-seat configuration.

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