Our Favorite Red Interiors For 2026 (So Far) – Some Of These May Surprise You – CarBuzz
Many cars are available in an array of interesting colors, yet the most popular are white, silver, and black. When it comes to new car interiors, though, cars with red interiors are rare since the vast majority are overwhelmingly black, unless you go up the trim levels to find brown, beige, cream, or white. Red accents on black material are more common on sporty trims, but the good news is that red is not dead, and we’ve found a bunch of cars, from affordable runarounds to expensive luxury vehicles, where a red interior is an option. It’s harder to find SUVs with a red interior, though, as brands like Land Rover have moved towards more earthy tones for their interiors.
Originally published in October 2022, this article has been updated and is correct as of January 2026. We have included 10 cars that have either standard or optional red interiors, ranked in no specific order. This list is not exhaustive and more models may become available later this year.
Sedans aren’t dead in America just yet, as evidenced by the popular Toyota Camry. The automaker didn’t introduce any major changes to the Camry for the 2026 model year, so buyers still get a hybrid powertrain across all trims and the same great styling. Under the hood is a 2.5-liter inline-4 hybrid that makes between 225 and 232 horsepower combined. It’s an affordable model, still, with a starting price of $29,100 before destination, options, and other fees. However, buyers must upgrade to the XSE top trim level for a red interior. This version starts at $35,500.
Here’s how the Toyota Camry’s Cockpit Red interior looks – does it work on a non-sporty hybrid sedan?
The Kia K5 proves people still want – and need – cheap new cars. With so many brands pushing upmarket and dropping their lowest trims on many models, Kia remains a bastion of hope for those with smaller budgets. That said, the K5 competes directly with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, but comes in at a lower price point than either competitor. Depending on the trim, your K5 could have a 2.5-liter I4 that makes 191 hp, or a turbocharged version of the same engine that makes 290 hp. The K5 starts at $27,490, but you’ll have to upgrade to the GT-Line for $28,490, then spend another $295 for a red interior.
So we’ve gone over a couple of affordable red interior cars, but the rest of this list won’t be so cheap. Most red interiors these days are reserved for the more luxurious or sporty models — like the Lexus LC coupe and convertible. The LC 500 is a great balance between sporty with its 5.0-liter V8 engine that makes 471 horsepower and luxurious with an elegant interior and plenty of comfort features. It starts at $101,700 for a fixed roof, or $109,200 for a convertible top. Making it a red interior car requires the Touring Package, which costs an extra $2,000, or the Sport Package for $1,900.
Among all the cars with red interior options, the BMW M3 is one of the quicker sedans. BMW is currently testing an all-electric M3, which was spied under wraps recently, for those who prefer instant torque and wicked acceleration. As for now, the gas-powered sports sedan is just as good as ever. There are three versions of the M3; no matter which one you choose, you’ll get a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 that makes between 473 and 523 horsepower. The standard M3 starts at $79,300. Getting a red interior does not cost extra, unless you upgrade to Full Merino Leather for $2,550.
BMW makes other cars with red leather interior options than the M3. If you want an even sportier two-door look, choose the M4; it’s available in variants including the base model, Competition, and Competition xDrive. Under the hood is the same engine as the M3 — a 3.0L twin-turbo I6 that makes between 473 hp on the low end and 523 hp in the xDrive model. They’re all quick, but the most expensive model can sprint to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The standard M4 starts at $82,200 before destination and options. Fiona Red/Black is a no-cost option, unless you choose Full Merino Leather for $2,550.
Even normal cars can be exciting with the right shade of paint.
An SUV with red interior options is the Porsche Macan. Also available with a red interior is the Macan Electric, which sold more units than the gas variant last year. Let’s focus on the standard gas model, though, which is a strong competitor in the compact luxury crossover segment with rivals like the Maserati Grecale. Powering the base model Macan is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 that makes 261 horsepower. This model starts at $65,400 before destination, and a red interior requires the leather package for $2,020.
As far as cars with red seats go, Audi hits the nail on the head with the SQ7. This family SUV turns sporty with a red leather interior and far more power than the base model Q7. The SQ7 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that makes 500 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque, for a 0 to 60 sprint of 4.0 seconds. It might have a significant powerhouse under the hood, but it can still seat up to seven occupants (although, the third row will leave adults feeling cramped). This Audi SUV starts at $93,800, and choosing the red interior seen above is a no-cost option.
This is how Audi makes a red interior look good.
Our favorite car with red interior options is the Porsche 911 Carrera. You really can’t go wrong with such a classic, good-looking, powerful coupe or convertible. The 911 is available in more than twenty variants if you include some special editions, so we’ll just focus on the base model for this one. It comes with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six that makes 388 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque, which can send it to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.7 seconds with launch control. This base model starts at $135,500. The cheapest red leather interior is in Bordeaux Red for $3,300.
Porsche’s luxury cars with red interior options don’t stop at gas models; the Taycan and its other variants, the Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo, are all available with the same Bordeaux Red leather interior. The base model of this four-door EV isn’t as sporty as other two-door options on this list, but it’s still fun with a max of 429 horsepower when equipped with the performance battery. It can sprint to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and reach 143 miles per hour. The base model Taycan starts at $105,800. For a red interior, you’ll have to pay a $4,960 premium.
The Audi S5 is another four-door that finds a balance between sportiness and comfortable luxury. It’s not as expensive as some other models on this list, but Audi still manages to pack it full of premium features and great styling to elevate it over the standard A5. Sending power to all four wheels with standard Quattro all-wheel drive is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that makes 362 hp. It can sprint to 60 mph in about 4.2 seconds before reaching a limited top speed of 130 mph. The S5 starts at $63,300, but a red interior is only optional whe you spend $66,200 for the Premium Plus trim.
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Sources: Toyota, Kia, Lexus, BMW, Porsche, Audi
