HIGHER specification versions of Volkswagen's smaller SUVs are on the way with the announcement of Black Edition trims for the new Tiguan and T-Cross.

The new Black Editions sit above the R-Line trim and come with black exterior styling elements including alloy wheels - 18-inch for the T-Cross and 20-inch for the Tiguan.

Both cars also have IQ.LIGHT matrix headlamps, which can bathe roads in up to 500 metres of bright light, and LED rear tail lights with dynamic turn signals.

The Tiguan Black Edition also comes with a driver assistance package, which includes useful safety-first features such as Lane Assist and Emergency Assist. The T-Cross Black Edition can be had with upgraded Pure white paint colour at no extra cost.

Prices for the T-Cross Black Edition and Tiguan Black Edition start from £29,985 and £46,605 respectively.

Two petrol engines are available for the T-Cross Black Edition - a 1.5 TSI 115ps unit, paired with either a manual or automatic direct-shift gearbox and a 1.5 TSI 150ps with DSG.

The Tiguan Black Edition is available with a choice of two 2.0 TSI engines allied to DSG and 4MOTION all-wheel drive - a powerful 265ps version and a 204ps power plant that is completely new to the UK Tiguan line-up.

Prices for the T-Cross Black Edition and Tiguan Black Edition start from £29,985 and £46,605 respectively.