[baydreamer]

I just read a post on FB from someone who saw the Ocean at Pebble Beach. He was told that there would be a choice of vegan leather, suede, or fabric, all coming from recycled materials. I'm getting more excited as the release gets closer.

 

[ocsteve39]

I just read a post on FB from someone who saw the Ocean at Pebble Beach. He was told that there would be a choice of vegan leather, suede, or fabric, all coming from recycled materials. I'm getting more excited as the release gets closer.

Suede, hmmmm

 

[SeaPhil4]

Won’t be “suede” suede but some recycled version of suede made from ocean debris or old water bottles or the nail trimmings from an endangered Brazilian sloth or some other environmentally friendly material. The whole rationale and investor selling point on the Ocean was sustainability and as small a carbon footprint as possible.

 

[ocsteve39]

Won’t be “suede” suede but some recycled version of suede made from ocean debris or old water bottles or the nail trimmings from an endangered Brazilian sloth or some other environmentally friendly material. The whole rationale and investor selling point on the Ocean was sustainability and as small a carbon footprint as possible.

I understand the nail trimmings will give it that rugged texture

 

[sbmica]

Are there any photos out showing the Black Abyss interior?

 

[nitepain]

I really wished it had a lighter PU leather color. Suede fabric with two toddlers isn't a good combo.

 

[SnowMan]

I spoke to people in Monterey yesterday and here is what they told me about the seat material. The Sea Salt and Maliblu will have the Eco-leather and Eco-suede mix only, (like it shows in the display car at Monterey). The only full leather option will be available on Black Abyss.

 

[Bill Tatun]

I spoke to people in Monterey yesterday and here is what they told me about the seat material. The Sea Salt and Maliblu will have the Eco-leather and Eco-suede mix only, (like it shows in the display car at Monterey). The only full leather option will be available on Black Abyss.

Information matches what is in the press pack (still). Good to know. Sticking with my Black Abyss choice.

 

[sbmica]

The thing I hate about the Black Abyss is that nothing is breaking it up. Most cars with all-black interior end up looking cheap and are dust magnets, not to mention that black is just not cool in the California sun. You can always change the seat covers, but not the dashboard etc. It would have been nice to have grey/charcoal accents at least. As I am waiting for the Sport, I am still hoping that there will be another option than Black Abyss.

 

[Bill Tatun]

The thing I hate about the Black Abyss is that nothing is breaking it up. Most cars with all-black interior end up looking cheap and are dust magnets, not to mention that black is just not cool in the California sun. You can always change the seat covers, but not the dashboard etc. It would have been nice to have grey/charcoal accents at least. As I am waiting for the Sport, I am still hoping that there will be another option than Black Abyss.

I have the all black interior on one of my ID4s (and light gray in the other) here in the sun of the Sunshine state and don’t mind it. I actually love the way it looks in the VWs.

 

[TT97]

I have the all black interior on one of my ID4s (and light gray in the other) here in the sun of the Sunshine state and don’t mind it. I actually love the way it looks in the VWs.

The ID.4 has the contrasting dashboard/door panels to break up the darkness (I don't know about the brown color they chose but at least it is a change). The reason I chose SeaSalt over the other trims was more to do with the lighter trims than the seat color. The Black (and even MaliBlu) trims are very dark; with dark dashboard, door trims, center armrest and upper trim as well.

 

[slipnslider]

The thing I hate about the Black Abyss is that nothing is breaking it up. Most cars with all-black interior end up looking cheap and are dust magnets, not to mention that black is just not cool in the California sun. You can always change the seat covers, but not the dashboard etc. It would have been nice to have grey/charcoal accents at least. As I am waiting for the Sport, I am still hoping that there will be another option than Black Abyss.

Agreed. And the blue interior is mostly a black interior with blue seats. I'm planning to get white simply as the only light color option, but wish there were more. Don't really want suede, but that's what you have to get if you dont want black. A lighter interior makes the whole car feel cooler and roomier.

 

[MTN Ranger]

Agreed. And the blue interior is mostly a black interior with blue seats. I'm planning to get white simply as the only light color option, but wish there were more. Don't really want suede, but that's what you have to get if you dont want black. A lighter interior makes the whole car feel cooler and roomier.

I would disagree with the blue being just on the seats. The upper and middle dash, console and parts of the doors are also blue.

 

[slipnslider]

I would disagree with the blue being just on the seats. The upper and middle dash, console and parts of the doors are also blue.
View attachment 1481

Oh my mistake. Well the blue is so dark it's nearly black in photographs and in the configurator. Really wish there were more options for lighter colors.

 

[BayouCityBob]

It is super unclear to me how these interiors will look in the production model. The Press Kit version of the Malibu has much darker fabric than the prototype vehicle.

 

[BayouCityBob]

The again, the Sea Salt is much brighter than the prototype to my eyes...

 

[BayouCityBob]

And I have not seen any live photos of the Black Abyss, but the press kit says it will be outfitted with dark metal accents instead of the silver so it should be a very stealth look.

 

[SeaPhil4]

It is super unclear to me how these interiors will look in the production model. The Press Kit version of the Malibu has much darker fabric than the prototype vehicle.

View attachment 1485

I actually really like that press kit version of the maliblu as i felt the one in the preproduction Big Sur Blue model is too light and a bit loud with the different accents.

Still leaning towards Black Abyss as i feel a $70k car deserves a premium fabric for its interior and “faux leather” is more premium than “faux velour”.😂

 

[TT97]

The again, the Sea Salt is much brighter than the prototype to my eyes...
View attachment 1486

The SeaSalt looks like the the pre-production model touring Europe (naturally, the CAD rendering from the press kit will not be a perfect match for a real product).

 

[sbmica]

Sea Salt looks SO much nicer. I continue to hope that it will be offered for the Sport, even if it's an upgrade for the Sport.