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The material of the seats is something you shouldn’t overlook when buying a new car. Many car manufacturers allow you to choose between leather and cloth. Leather can be a popular choice as it has many benefits. However, there are also drawbacks to leather seats. This post compares some of the pros and cons of a leather interior.
Pro: leather has a luxurious look and feel
Adding leather seats to a car can give it a much more luxurious look and feel than regular fabric seats. Unlike regular fabric, leather catches the light, giving your interior a shine. Its hard but smooth texture can also add a sense of comfort to the interior while also adding a sense of robustness.
Con: leather can get really hot in summer, and really cold in winter
Unfortunately, leather is very sensitive to temperature changes and can get very hot in the summer heat and very cold in winter. Parking in the shade in summer and investing in heated seats for the winter is a way to get around this, although with most fabric seats you don’t have to worry about any of this.
Pro: leather is easy to wipe clean
Leather is very easy to wipe clean, making it ideal if you have kids or pets. Most mud and food spillages will wipe straight off without staining, provided that you don’t leave them there too long. By looking for the best leather seat cleaner, you can make cleaning even more effective.
Con: leather scratches are more visible
While leather is tougher than many other fabrics, scratches can often show up more visibly than the standard pilling you get on regular cloth seats. You, therefore, do need to be careful not to be too rough throwing things in the back seat. You may also want to throw down a blanket if you have dogs with sharp claws.
Pro: leather ages well
While many fabrics can become dull and worn over time, leather tends to age pretty well. This is particularly the case if the leather is well-maintained. Compared to a car with fabric seating, a car with leather seating may even hold its value longer.
Con: leather can be damaged by sunlight
You should avoid parking a car with leather seats in direct sun - not just because the seats will get hot, but because they may fade. This is likely to look worse with colored leather than with neutral-toned leather.
Pro: leather smells great when new
Everyone loves that new car smell. A new car can smell even better if it has leather seats. This smell will fade over time, but for the first few months, it can add to the luxury feel.
Con: leather interior can put up the price
It generally costs more to have a car with leather seats than cloth seats. If you’ve got a tight budget, you may find that opting for leather seats pushes you over this. Synthetic leather is often cheaper and may be an option in many models.
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