~ A neighbor just bought a new white Audi A5 Sportback with a similar leather... looks so good.
Looks great! If you ever want an oem 22’ red steering wheel lmk!I figured I would start a new thread regarding the process.
I personally found the black stock leather interior kind of boring, industrial looking vinyl like appearance and I wanted to add some pop of color to the inside with red leather.
After noting some others opting to change their interior I discovered Alea Leather. They offer multiple options; colors, patterns, leather material, stitch color, oem patterns, etc... you can truly customize the seat surface to your liking.
The associated cost for the two seats with the leather covers and installation is between $1700 - $2200.
The process was extremely easy ... once contacting Alea online they will pair you up with a local automotive specialist company that partners with them. The total time from selecting a personal custom order, production, shipping from Hong Kong and full installation was less than 3 weeks.
The end result was just exactly what I was looking hoping to achieve. I would highly recommend the Nappa material for a smooth supple (grain / texture free) finish for a high end look and feel.
My exact specs are pictured below for reference.
Additionally, I opted to remove the seats myself to assure a flawless removal and installation. However, the company will remove your seats for you and complete the full installation if you prefer at no additional charge.
I love my Alcantara seats but holy shit.. I like that red. A lot.I was able to take some revised outdoor photos. I'mobsessed.
~ Wow that looks great! It appears you opted for the Verona Leather versus the Nappa version I selected. According to their swatches I have in hand, they seem to be the same in color (see photo). Could be my lighting or exposure?Just got my car redone too! I believe slightly different shade of red, also alea leather
could be, looks. Very similar but I believe the color I selected was the rosso red instead of red red, if that makes sense. Here were the samples I was sent~ Wow that looks great! It appears you opted for the Verona Leather versus the Nappa version I selected. According to their swatches I have in hand, they seem to be the same in color (see photo). Could be my lighting or exposure?
either just the seats in red or both sides in red look much better than the way bmw/toyota has been rolling them out.. aw man
So you requested other portions of the interior with the seats through alea? How much did the whole thing run you if you dont mind?Just got my car redone too! I believe slightly different shade of red, also alea leather
Yeah shame Toyota did just one side. Super weird
yes I did, cupholder & center console and both sides were done. In total it was 1900
That’s fantastic! I was gonna order all the oem red trim pieces plus the seats and replace everything. But this is cheaper, efficient, and the quality looks way better!
~ Yes the seat heat is retained.
