Help: Sensatec or Leather

Harry2007 · 01-31-2022, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivek.

I wouldn't even consider ordering a car like that with Sensatec. It makes sense in a convertible so you don't feel as bad leaving it parked with the top down but beyond that leather all the way. There are ceramic coatings for leather that you can have applied if you're worried about it.

Good point

carseatsm5 · 01-31-2022, 09:30 PM

Isn’t Sensatec just vinyl? I don’t care how “far it’s come” I wouldn't want plastic seats in my X7!

SteveinArizona · 02-01-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

Isn’t Sensatec just vinyl? I don’t care how “far it’s come” I wouldn't want plastic seats in my X7!

But by the time they finish the coatings on the Dakota/Vernasca, they are essentially plastic as well,

modthispny · 02-01-2022, 01:32 PM

Had Nappa in my 2019 M550i, and have Sensatec in my 2022 540i. I love the new Sensatec; the perforations + "quilting" really make it an attractive looking seat. Material is also very soft and comfortable.

I definitely would not want Dakota on my car and glad it was not optioned with it.

I have no experience with Vernasca so I can't speak on it.

King_Leonard · 02-01-2022, 03:45 PM

The smart money is on Sensatec.
Cars and SUVs are (eventually) disposable consumer products and X7s are no exception.

FCX5 · 02-02-2022, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Teutonic

For a long run but still a comfortable and luxurious interior, Nevada and Vernasca are very good choices. Dakota is a little bit tougher.

Avoid Nappa and Merino by all means if this is not a toy.

In BMW lineup, the order in quality from best to the lowest I believe that it goes like this:

1 - Lavalina
2 - Merino
3 - Nappa
4 - Nevada / Vernasca
5 - Dakota / Boston
6 - Sensatec / Alcantara

https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/12/23/k...ather-options/

tturedraider · 11-01-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

Isn’t Sensatec just vinyl? I don’t care how “far it’s come” I wouldn't want plastic seats in my X7!

Agreed. Yes, it is vinyl.

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Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

But by the time they finish the coatings on the Dakota/Vernasca, they are essentially plastic as well,

Disagreed. Regardless of the “coatings” the leather adapts to your body temperature in a way leatherette absolutely does not and cannot. That’s why for ten years in Chicago winters it didn’t bother me that my 3er didn’t have heated seats.

Westside Guy · 11-01-2023, 12:02 PM

Definitely get leather, I have one of these coatings on my convertible’s ivory interior and it has worked well for me.

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carseatsm5 Lieutenant 1265 Rep 706 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Isn’t Sensatec just vinyl? I don’t care how “far it’s come” I wouldn't want plastic seats in my X7!
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modthispny Lieutenant 232 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2022 540i M sport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Studio City, CA iTrader: (0)	Had Nappa in my 2019 M550i, and have Sensatec in my 2022 540i. I love the new Sensatec; the perforations + "quilting" really make it an attractive looking seat. Material is also very soft and comfortable. I definitely would not want Dakota on my car and glad it was not optioned with it. I have no experience with Vernasca so I can't speak on it.
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King_Leonard Private First Class 191 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW X2 M35i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: 3rd World Planet iTrader: (0)	The smart money is on Sensatec. Cars and SUVs are (eventually) disposable consumer products and X7s are no exception.
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Westside Guy Major General 10279 Rep 6,595 Posts Drives: 22 Z4 M40i, 21 228i Retired Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hallandale Beach, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW Z4 M40i [9.47]	Definitely get leather, I have one of these coatings on my convertible’s ivory interior and it has worked well for me.
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