Honda is to extend the Black Edition treatment to the HR-V, while also launching an additional limited run of the CR-V Black Edition.

The HR-V variant is available from £239 per month, with 0% APR representative and five years free servicing.

Upgrades on the standard SE include black running boards, skid plates front grille and mirror caps, and 18” alloys; while inside owners get some extra touches including special edition leather and carpets.

Arriving on dealer forecourts this month, the entry level model 1.5 i-VTEC manual comes in at £25,000 OTR, an automatic CVT version at £26,210 OTR, and the manual diesel at just £26,820 OTR.

The CR-V Black Edition is available in 4WD with a choice of petrol or diesel and manual or automatic, with an OTR price of £31,000 for the manual 2.0 i-VTEC, and £34,300 for the automatic 1.6 i-DTEC.

Exterior features include black running boards, tailgate spoiler, front grille and skid plates and 19” black alloys.

Inside the full leather interior features contrasting stitching with an embossed Black Edition logo on the front and rear seats.

Honda UK’s managing director Dave Hodgetts said: “We look forward to the new HR-V version hitting forecourts over the next few weeks, and to extending the run of CR-V Black Edition to meet demand.”