Honda has just launched the CR-V Black Edition in Thailand, and it’s priced at 1,467,000 baht. It’s available with the sole 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC engine, developing 173 PS at 6,200 rpm and 224 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. A CVT is standard, sending drive to the front wheels.
Design-wise, the Black Edition is offered exclusively in Crystal Black Pearl, while the roof rails, radiator grille, lower bumper trim, and 17-inch wheels have all been blacked out. The automaker says this is the first time the CR-V is fitted with black roof rails. There’s also a Black Edition badge on the tailgate.
The cabin is similarly blacked out. The centre console gets a combination of black wood and piano black trimmings, full leather seats with Black Edition lettering for the two front seats, a full-sized powered panoramic glass roof, plus a wireless smartphone charging tray. There’s also a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay support.
Unfortunately, the CR-V Black Edition still does not get Honda Sensing. This is only fitted to the range-topping turbodiesel variant, which is priced at 1,759,000 baht. Instead, it gets Honda LaneWatch, auto brake hold assist, driver attention monitor, walk away auto lock, and electric parking brake.
