[LMB]

I am getting ½ leather with satellite (Black/Black).

I have to admit though I am tempted to go for the Lapis Blue full leather.

[BruceK]

My pre-spec S will have Lapis Blue leather, but I don't think I would mind the standard leatherette. (No half-leather options are available on US MINIs).

However, I don't think I could stand the Cooper S 'space cloth' (I've only seen it photos, but it looks awful!). All that silvery expanse with no discernable pattern means dirt and stains will be very evident).

[LMB]

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Originally posted by BruceK
However, I don't think I could stand the Cooper S 'space cloth' (I've only seen it photos, but it looks awful!). All that silvery expanse with no discernable pattern means dirt and stains will be very evident).

I can only assume they did it on purpose, just to make people upgrade to something better. It's awful.

[WAY]

I am getting a pre-spec car, and it only comes with lapis blue leather. However if I was to spec a car now, I would still get that combo. Beautiful colour that blue.

[kshapiro]

Got a pre-spec EB with leatherette. I'd definitely recommend the standard leatherette over black leather, but if you need the lapis blue...go for it. The leatherette is one of the best vinyl materials I've ever seen...very soft and leather -like...less work, worry and hassle than leather, and holds up better than what I've seen of MINIs' leather.

I wanted the cloth till I saw it...yechhhhhh (IMO)

[Colorado "S"]

Lapis Blue (pre-spec)

at the time I agreed to it, I still thought I wanted Space Cloth (NOTE: This was *before* those gawd awful star trek pictures showed up). Now there's no doubt - if I were custom ordering now I'd get the Lapis Blue.

[noahe]

Leatherette. I was really impressed with the quality, and similarity to leather. I do wish I could have had it in a two-tone pattern.

I really wish we could have the half-leather, half-fabric option in North America. Pity.

[Martin L]

I'm going for full leather in black. At least it looks more like leather then the profile stuff as my friends have commented "is that rubber?"

[rich]

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Originally posted by LMB
I am getting ½ leather with satellite (Black/Black).

Me too

[An_S_4_Me]

I too am getting ½ leather with satellite (Black/Black)

Think it will be the best looking of the ½ leather options.

Andy

[Washy]

Could not resist the lapis blue full leather. Apparently you get blue carpets as well.
Other half insisted on the heated seats though!!

[mikey]

I agree with you Andy 1/2 Leather in Black for me. EB body with Lapis Blue not for me. I thought the two blues would clash.

[BI GAL]

I've gone for full black leather, but i'm still waiting to see the Lapis blue in the flesh.
Then again, i'll go 1/2 and 1/2 if the full leather doesn't cut it up close.

I feel a group test-drive coming on........

[stanMINI]

I am going for the black leather. I sure wish they had a few other leather options, like red.

[1963_1071_COOPER_S]

They have a full leather with Blue in the DS Demo car at Almondbury so maybe that's a good way to get a peek :-)

I am going for 1/2 Leather 1/2 Cloth as part of Chilli back with Lapis Blue to go with the EB Car.

Hey BI GAL me is from Holmfirth too originally - how about that !

Got my delivery amended to 15th July today - Wooooooo Hoooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!

[Sealevel]

Got a pre-spec with leatherette. I've had a chance to try 5 of the available US materials during several visits to my dealer in 83-88 degree weather, not all of them apply to the S though. Comfort in hot weather was the primary concern, so adjust accordingly for your climate. For what it's worth:

Gravity leather--S. Initially too warm after sitting in direct sun (and probably too cool after sitting in the frozen tundra) but adjusts quickly to climate controlled temp, and breathes well. I was really thrashing this S demo without paying much attention to seats but the slightly grainy texture didn't seem too slippery. Good adjustable lumbar support. With some experience of midwest winters as well as Florida summers, this is a good all-around choice.

Leatherette--S & Cooper. Not a cheap vinyl!! High quality and good appearance, easiest to maintain. Sitting in direct sunlight with AC off, it was initially okay but got uncomfortable quickly. Adjusted to climate controlled temp okay and stayed comfortable thereafter, but seemed the least breatheable of all the materials mentioned here. Maybe a better choice in more moderate climates. Grainy texture, not slippery when throwing the MINI around. If your back needs TLC, definitely arrange a long test drive and see if the fixed lumbar support works for you. Adjustable would be a smart future addition given the wide use of this material in both models. Maybe too critical of this one because I've had the most time in it.

Profile leather--Cooper. Even though it's black, I sat for over a half hour on an 85 degree day without the AC on, after the MINI had already been in direct sunlight for several hours. It was remarkably cool and breatheable under the circumstances. I think those silly little dimples promote better air circulation and would be equally adaptable in cold weather. Good adjustable lumbar support. On a short but spirited drive it adjusted quickly to climate controlled temp, there was no tendency to slide around, and was very comfortable. Okay, so the texture is a little weird and it looks like the hardest to maintain (keep away from children with food) but IMO a very good all-around choice. More so if a lighter gray or tan was also offered. If it was available in the S it would be my first choice, at least until an attractive half-leather option came along.

Kaleido cloth--Cooper. Most breatheable, coolest, but least "classy" & lack of adjustable lumbar support is a minus. A marginal choice without sport seats.

Smooth leather--Cooper. Cordoba beige only, very cool sitting in direct sunlight on a hot day, lighter color probably helped. Seemed like it would get slippery though, sport seats a must. Good adjustable lumbar support, very comfortable. Should be an S option IMO, a classic with BRG!

[minimum_wage]

I'm getting the cloth. Would have prefered 1/2 leather option, but not available in states. Leather was nice but pushed up the price of the car too much. The leatherette was very impressive. It just looked like it would be to warm to sit on especially in the summer.

[foxcasper]

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Originally posted by Sealevel


Leatherette--S & Cooper. Not a cheap vinyl!! High quality and good appearance, easiest to maintain. Sitting in direct sunlight with AC off, it was initially okay but got uncomfortable quickly. Adjusted to climate controlled temp okay and stayed comfortable thereafter, but seemed the least breatheable of all the materials mentioned here. Maybe a better choice in more moderate climates. Grainy texture, not slippery when throwing the MINI around. If your back needs TLC, definitely arrange a long test drive and see if the fixed lumbar support works for you. Adjustable would be a smart future addition given the wide use of this material in both models. Maybe too critical of this one because I've had the most time in it.

Hi SeaLevel

Do you happen to have pictures of the black leatherette ? Or any leatherette.

I saw a Cooper at a non-official euro-car dealer at the weekend (parked outside for all to look at), and looked at the seat material through the window. It looked like leather, bur I couldn't be sure. On the sides of the front facings of the seats there was an embossed pattern of small dots - If its the leatherette thn I'm impressed!.

Cheers

[Blue Jay]

Lapis Blue Leather for me to go with my Indi Blue Paint SHould look pretty good I would think.

[kshapiro]

BTW...my "black"leatherette is definitely GRAY !!!