Malaysia's PDRM Special Forces (Unit Tindakhas, UTK) are known for their trademark all-black, imposing vehicles that are ideal for stealth operations. Now, there's this: the 2021 Honda CR-V Black Edition, which seemingly nicks a few ideas from UTK's lookbook.

Now on sale in Thailand, it's exactly like what it says on the tin: it's a CR-V with a cosmetic job that wouldn't look out of place in a sting operation.

Draped in Crystal Black Pearl, it gets gloss black roof rails (sorry, no fancy ladders or gun mounts) and side mirrors, dark chrome trims, and 17-inch gloss black alloy wheels.

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Much the same happens on the inside, as the cabin gets black wood grain garnishes alongside piano black trim pieces.

Beyond those, it gains a wireless charger, a panaromic sunroof, and 'Black Edition' etching on the seats.

Like most of Thailand's CR-V range (barring one diesel variant), this gets a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol mill making 173 PS and 224 Nm, paired to a CVT that sends power to the front wheels.

It also makes do without the Honda Sensing suite of ADAS, getting Honda LaneWatch and regular cruise control in place instead.

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The CR-V Black Edition starts from THB 1,467,000 (~RM 186,748).

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