theoldwizard Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Not to many years ago we had "leather seating surfaces". This meant only the center section of the seat bottom and the front center section of the seat back were actual leather. The side bolsters and back were a type of vinyl that matched very closely. Now the sales brochures say "leather-trimmed". So EXACTLY what parts of the seat cover are actually leather ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Leather trimmed means the seating surface and the seat back are leather (and possible the bolsters), all other sections are vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Not to many years ago we had "leather seating surfaces". This meant only the center section of the seat bottom and the front center section of the seat back were actual leather. The side bolsters and back were a type of vinyl that matched very closely. Now the sales brochures say "leather-trimmed". So EXACTLY what parts of the seat cover are actually leather ? Anything you can feel whilst sitting in the seat is actual leather. Seat top cushion, front is seat back and typically the headrest. The outside sides of the seats and the rear panels are a pleather material on all but the premium vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Small Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) I believe my Centennial Taurus has all leather seats even the back of the seat is leather. The rear seat is all leather, as well even my center console cover is leather. Edited July 15, 2016 by Don Small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I believe my Centennial Taurus has all leather seats even the back of the seat is leather. The rear seat is all leather, as well even my center console cover is leather. Highly doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTaurus Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Weren't the auto makers announce they no long use genuine leather on the seats for the purpose of "save the animals" years ago ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Weren't the auto makers announce they no long use genuine leather on the seats for the purpose of "save the animals" years ago ? Not that I recall. The luxury marques make a big deal about the real leathers they're using (f'rinstance, Lincoln and their Bridge of Weir leather). Heck, I don't think the good folks at the King Ranch would let Ford put their name on a truck with seats trimmed in anything but real cowhide. Edited July 15, 2016 by SoonerLS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTaurus Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Not that I recall. The luxury marques make a big deal about the real leathers they're using (f'rinstance, Lincoln and their Bridge of Weir leather). Heck, I don't think the good folks at the King Ranch would let Ford put their name on a truck with seats trimmed in anything but real cowhide. Searching on the internet to refresh my memory, there are more to its story and quite interesting. A few years back, I remembered reading an article about bmw and Mercedes reducing the use of real leather. ( the article actually stated no longer use genuine leather.) In response to the demand, bmw, Audi, Mercedes, etc, providing vehicles with all synthetic leather interior, seating and wall surfaces. There were an increase requests from the wealthy or celebrities customers to have no genuine leather for animal rights thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Hatter Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Searching on the internet to refresh my memory, there are more to its story and quite interesting. A few years back, I remembered reading an article about bmw and Mercedes reducing the use of real leather. ( the article actually stated no longer use genuine leather.) In response to the demand, bmw, Audi, Mercedes, etc, providing vehicles with all synthetic leather interior, seating and wall surfaces. There were an increase requests from the wealthy or celebrities customers to have no genuine leather for animal rights thinking. You can spec vehicles on their website and see that's clearly not so. Granted, entry-level models might have MB Tex and mid-level models a lesser grade of hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Not that I recall. The luxury marques make a big deal about the real leathers they're using (f'rinstance, Lincoln and their Bridge of Weir leather). Heck, I don't think the good folks at the King Ranch would let Ford put their name on a truck with seats trimmed in anything but real cowhide. King Ranch is a brand like Eddie Bauer? I just assumed it was some lame cowboy name they made up to sell more trucks to Texans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 King Ranch is a brand like Eddie Bauer? I just assumed it was some lame cowboy name they made up to sell more trucks to Texans. King Ranch is an actual Ranch in Texas. it's larger than Rhode Island... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 King Ranch is a brand like Eddie Bauer? I just assumed it was some lame cowboy name they made up to sell more trucks to Texans. That's exactly what it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 King Ranch is an actual Ranch in Texas. it's larger than Rhode Island... Yep. That "running W" you see on the truck's badges is the actual King Ranch brand, as in the brand that cowboys burn into the hides of cattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 You can spec vehicles on their website and see that's clearly not so. Granted, entry-level models might have MB Tex and mid-level models a lesser grade of hide. MB-tex is available on a wide range of models including the E-class which starts around $55K, not sure that is really an 'entry level' car. M-B fake leather can be durable and easy to clean, which many buyers like even though they may not care about having a 'vegan' car interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 King Ranch is an actual Ranch in Texas. it's larger than Rhode Island... In addition to its famed presence in South Texas, King Ranch also has operations in Florida. They're the largest producer of orange juice in the USA, and a leading producer of sugar cane and sod as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Small Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Here is an article from the Ford Taurus forum about the leather seating in the Centennial, it has ALL LEATHER SEATS. plus other leather trim, as pictured. It was the last year that Ford used all leather in its seating.I http://www.ford-taurus.org/taurusinfo/Specials/Cent.php Edited July 18, 2016 by Don Small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Motor Trend: In addition to black clearcoat exterior paint, all Ford Centennial-edition vehicles include: – Premium Verona-grain Imola leather seating surfaces in two-tone parchment.– Ford 100th Anniversary deck lid and side badges.– A commemorative key chain and watch.– A copy of the limited edition, lavishly illustrated coffee table book, “The Ford Century.” Edmunds.com Changes for 2003 were minimal; the SEL versions attempted to up the luxury quotient with a unique, satin-finished instrument cluster, "Imola" leather seating surfaces and dark wood trim. A real wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel option furthered this effort, and even base Taurus models now came with power windows and door locks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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