Surventis Unveils New Automotive Color Trends
The new Nexistential collection previews the metallic and red finishes coming to car models in your region soon.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Automotive — General
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Automotive coatings company Surventis has unveiled its new Nexistential collection, highlighting key car color trends for the coming years. The rollout features region-specific shades tailored to the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the EMEA markets.
Why it matters
Automakers use these color trend forecasts to help determine the exterior finishes that will define vehicle models entering production in the near future. The collection tracks evolving social and technological shifts to align vehicle aesthetics with consumer preferences.
Surventis recorded sales of €3.9 billion (approximately US$4.4 billion) in 2025. The new collection includes Horizon Flux for Asia Pacific, Chromotopic Metal for the Americas, and Motile Red for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions.
The players
Surventis
A standalone automotive coatings firm formerly known as BASF Coatings and currently owned by Carlyle-managed funds.
BASF
A major global chemical manufacturer that maintains a 40% ownership stake in the coatings company Surventis.
The details
The Nexistential collection utilizes specialized chemical processes to achieve its distinct finishes. Chromotopic Metal employs mica engineered for a two-coat application, while Motile Red integrates pigments derived from waste streams with non-fossil content to address sustainable design goals.
Timeline
Surventis reported 2025 sales of approximately €3.9 billion.
The Nexistential collection was unveiled in October 2026.
The Home Front
This release follows the industry standard of forecasting aesthetic trends years before vehicles reach the showroom. It represents a continuation of the design strategy formerly managed under the BASF Coatings division.
If you are planning to purchase a new vehicle in the next few years, watch for these metallic and red hues appearing in manufacturer lineups. These colors are direct reflections of current market research into consumer preferences and emerging manufacturing technologies.
The takeaway
Automotive design collections provide an early look at the color palettes expected to dominate new car production in the coming years. Homeowners tracking vehicle market trends can look for these specific regional finishes to gauge the evolving aesthetic of future models.
Further reading
Learn more about how industry shifts affect your next car purchase in the Automotive — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Automotive World.
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