- Caterham introduces eight new paint finishes across its line-up for 2026.
- Visual updates include body-coloured headlight bowls, painted roll bar and revised leather seats.
- All styling enhancements are added at no extra cost, with no mechanical changes confirmed.
Caterham is keeping its famously minimalist Seven fresh for 2026, not by reinventing it, but by refining the details. The latest update focuses on visual upgrades and expanded paint choices, while retaining the brand’s long-held “Pure. Simple. Fun” philosophy.
The mechanical formula remains untouched, but buyers will notice more standard equipment and cosmetic tweaks aimed at sharpening the Seven’s presence on road and track.
Eight new shades join the line-up
The headline change is a broader colour palette. Eight new finishes have been added across standard, premium and exclusive tiers.
Standard options now include Poppy Red and Blacksmith. Stepping up brings Earl Grey as a premium choice, while exclusive finishes expand to Sunset Riot, Heritage Sage, Ice Forest Green, Chainmail Silver and Viola Parsifae.
For a car that’s often as much about personality as performance, that’s a meaningful expansion.
Subtle tweaks, sharper look
Caterham hasn’t stopped at paint. The 2026 updates also introduce a Clear Lens Pack for a more contemporary lighting signature, though this is limited to UK and US markets. Caterham has not disclosed availability for other regions yet.
Headlight bowls are now painted to match the body, replacing the contrasting look of previous cars, and the roll bar can also be finished in body colour rather than the traditional black.
Inside, S-Pack models receive a redesigned leather seat with an embroidered Seven logo on the backrest. R-Pack buyers can opt for the new seat design, and both S and R variants now feature a black leather tunnel top as standard.
No extra charge
In a move that will please loyalists, Caterham says these visual enhancements come at no additional cost.
There are no changes to power outputs or drivetrain options for 2026, as the focus here is squarely on presentation and perceived quality rather than outright performance gains.
It’s a classic Caterham approach. Rather than chasing trends or adding weighty technology, the Seven evolves incrementally, keeping its core character intact while giving owners a few more ways to make it their own.
