Christmas Special: 12 Indian Cars That Look Best In Red

A round up of cars that are sold in India and look their best in the shade of red

Merry Christmas! we look at cars sold in India that look best in red, just in case you were in for some heavy Christmas shopping and wanted to get something red.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

The new Swift is a comparatively recent addition to our market and one decked in red is stunning to look at. The design elements of the Swift are prominent and the red just highlights them even more. The Swift is available with a petrol and diesel engine and both can be had with an AMT gearbox as well. The price of the Swift starts at Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi) and goes a up to Rs 8.76 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Volkswagen Polo

The Polo has been in the market for quite some time now but a red Polo is still hard to miss. The Polo is available with a petrol and diesel engine. An automatic option is also available with the 1.2-litre TSI engine. Prices for the Volkswagen hatchback start at Rs 5.55 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi) and goes upto Rs 9.40 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Hyundai Elantra

The Elantra looks sporty in red. Period. The colour red makes its lines and curves pop and makes the Elantra feel more upmarket than its segment. The Elantra can be had with both petrol and diesel engines. An automatic gearbox is also available with both engines. The price of the Elantra starts at Rs 13.71 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi) and goes all the way up to Rs 19.94 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Jeep Compass

The Compass is in the list as its red shade perfectly compliments the matte black body cladding underneath and the roof finished in gloss black on the top. It makes the Compass stand out amongst its peers. This SUV is available with both petrol and diesel engines. An automatic gearbox can be had with the petrol variant only. Its price starts from Rs 15.40 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi) and goes all the way up to Rs 22.90 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Skoda Superb Sportline

The red shade on the Superb Sportline is a fine choice if you like to make a bold statement. With the red shade and the sharp front grille, headlamps and wheels, the Superb Sportline strikes the right balance between elegance and sportiness. The Superb Sportline can be had with a petrol or diesel engine. Both are available only with an automatic gearbox. Prices start at Rs 28.99 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi) and go up to Rs 31.49 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Mercedes-Benz CLA

The CLA simply stands out in red. There is no two ways about it. No matter how good other colours look on Mercedes-Benz’ smallest sedan in India, a red CLA is one of the most gorgeous looking cars. The CLA is available with both petrol and diesel engine options. It can only be had with an automatic gearbox. Its price starts at Rs 31.72 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi) and goes up to Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Volvo S60

The new generation S60 sedan that has not been brought to India yet is drop-dead stunner in red. However, the previous generation S60 still sold in India is no slouch either and looks stunning in red, although the ageing design does show a bit. The regular S60 which comes with the red colour option can be had in only one variant and it comes with a diesel engine and an automatic gearbox. It is priced at Rs 38.51 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Lexus NX

NX is Lexus’ compact crossover SUV that looks outright striking. And the quirky elements in its design just become all the more loud when you paint it red. Its size gives it road presence and the Lexus badge lends exclusivity. Add to it the reliability that comes standard with any Lexus, and you have the kind of vehicle that can accompany you to the North Pole. Want to buy the NX in India? It’s available with a hybrid powertrain and the price starts from Rs 54.78 lakh (ex-showroom India).

Ford Mustang

The Mustang is the ultimate muscle car sold in India. When Ford decided to bring the pony car to India a few years back and it brought a smile on a lot of performance enthusiasts’ faces. The Mustang is available in six different colours but it is the red that truly brings out the best in the car. One can have the two-door Ford only with the 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 that channels power to the rear wheels, through a 6-speed automatic gearbox. This American icon can be had in India for a price of Rs 74.62 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Mercedes-Benz CLS

The new CLS is a very recent addition to the India lineup of Mercedes-Benz. It can be had only in one variant in India, the 300d. That means, a 2.0-litre diesel paired to 9-speed automatic transmission. Just like the CLA, its younger sibling, it looks drop-dead gorgeous in red and stands out in traffic. If you are looking to add a good looking Merc to your collection, the red CLS is an excellent choice. You can have one at a price of Rs 84.70 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Nissan GT-R

The R35 Nissan GT-R has claimed red as its colour. The latest generation GT-R features a very funky traditional Japanese design which is accentuated by the red shade. The GT-R can only be had with a petrol engine and an automatic gearbox. It is priced at Rs 2.12 crore (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Ferrari 488 GTB

What is a list of red cars without a Ferrari in it? Well we have chosen our favourite and it is the 488 GTB. In red, it looks too good to be true and makes everyone turn around to catch a second glance. It has a 4.0-litre V8 that makes 660PS and can do the 0-100kmph run in just 3 seconds. So by the time people turn around for a second glance, you'd probably be long gone. This relatively inexpensive Ferrari will set you back a handsome Rs 3.88 crore (ex-showroom New Delhi).