Hyundai Launches BLK Edition Kona and Tucson

Limited-run black-styled Kona and Tucson hybrids arrive in Australian showrooms, with the Tucson capped at 750 examples.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Car Types

Dark compact SUV with matte-black alloy wheels parked on a sunlit rural road with eucalyptus scrubland behind it. — Hyundai will sell limited BLK Edition versions of its Kona and Tucson SUVs in Australia, with only 750 Tucson units available. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Hyundai has introduced BLK Edition variants of the Kona and Tucson SUVs in Australia, based on the mid-range Elite trims and offered exclusively with front-wheel-drive hybrid powertrains. The Kona BLK Edition starts at $42,600 before on-road costs and the Tucson BLK Edition at $51,000.

Why it matters

The launch gives Australian buyers a blacked-out styling option across two of Hyundai's SUVs without moving up to higher trim levels. Production of the Tucson variant is capped, which limits how many buyers can secure one.

The Kona BLK Edition rides on 18-inch black alloys and the Tucson on 19-inch wheels, with the Kona adding a 12.3-inch digital driver's display. Pricing starts at $42,600 for the Kona and $51,000 for the Tucson before on-road costs, with the Tucson limited to 750 units for Australia.

The players

Hyundai

Hyundai is a South Korean automaker that sells the Kona and Tucson SUVs in markets including Australia.

The details

Both BLK Editions receive darkened alloy wheels, window surrounds and badging, with the Kona also gaining a grey front bumper garnish and silver front and rear skid plates. The Kona adds an 18-inch alloy wheel set and a Bose premium sound system, while the Tucson receives 19-inch alloys and a Bose audio system. Both are offered in white, grey, red and blue, and the Tucson is the first vehicle sold in Australia produced in Vietnam.

The Kona BLK Edition began arriving in Australian showrooms in October 2026.
The Tucson BLK Edition arrives in Australian showrooms in November 2026.

Roadmap

The Tucson BLK Edition is the first vehicle sold in Australia produced in Vietnam, extending Hyundai's Vietnam-built export output into the Australian market. The launch adds to a pattern of limited-run special editions that Hyundai uses to refresh its SUV range without changing core trims.

Buyers choosing a BLK Edition pay from $42,600 for the Kona or $51,000 for the Tucson before on-road costs, for a blacked-out look without stepping up to higher trims. Tucson availability is capped at 750 examples, so buyers wanting one should move quickly once they reach showrooms.

The takeaway

Compare the BLK Editions against the standard Elite trims on price and equipment before deciding, since the black styling is the main difference. Check dealer stock early for the Tucson given its 750-unit cap.