Charcoal or Blonde interior?

[dhr90]

I have a now previous version of the V60, blonde seats and 'Mokka' (not quite cream) and it does give a much roomier brighter feel. Had the same in my Rover, not sure I can own a car now without a pale interior given how it makes it a much nicer place to be.

Dads BMW has blonde seats and black carpets. Sensible, but does detract from the look a bit in my opinion.

I will likely get a seat of black car mats for winter to prevent any damage from water or dirt.

I put a muddy bike in the back a lot, was always questioned why I didn't go for a dark interior because of that (so many more cars with dark oppressive interiors) but with a big plastic sheet I have never had a problem protecting it.

[XC90Mk1]

Originally Posted by Chief inspector

Ive ordered blonde, not had a light interior for 10 years, but Ive had enough black, and I hate shiny black leather as it ages.

However, for resale, black will sell quicker

When looking for my xc90 I was more than willing to pay for blonde.

What boring people they must be to drive around in black, it’s like been in a hurse!

I have a sunroof, beige leather and brushed silver, lovely!

[XC90Mk1]

Originally Posted by Haldex

To each his own- but if I were ordering again- it’d be another R Design

I can’t believe anyone would spend that much to look into an abys if black. Bet it goes well with grey skies In The uk

[AB-UK]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

My first test drive was in a car that was only a few months old with 4k miles on the clock and the all-blond carpets looked scruffy and worn even after that short time.

I don't think any amount of cleaning would've got them looking good again.

My current and previous two Volvo's have had all-beige carpetting, and they didn't look scruffy even after 5-7 years of use in each.

So long as you take reasonable care, like using mats when carrying dirty loads (such as dhr90's bike), and use common sense, the interior can be kept looking nice. It's not rocket science.

The blond/blond carpet does lift the interior, and as said previously, the black carpet only hides the dirt.

[Quacker]

I bought one with a black interior for a change. I've had grey, cream and teal interiors on various cars over the last twenty years and this is the first black. I did check first to see whether it was really really black, but the Volvo isn't like a coalmine during and electricity cut, because the leather seems to be slightly grey and the panoramic roof lets in plenty of light.
If it had been available at the time, I would have probably chosen the maple brown exterior colour and tan leather.

My next car, whatever that will be, will probably be completely different to the Volvo and I do fancy something with two tone upholstery, as offered by JLR and others. Ergonomics and the overall package are more important than interior trim colours though.

Since having the Volvo, I've changed a Honda CR-V with very light tan interior for a silver one with black interior. The light tan does not go with light silver exterior paint, which is what I fancied. So I've gone from no black interior in twenty years [on my personal daily drivers] to black on both in a short space of time. Both have large panoramic roofs to save the day though.

[Haldex]

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

What boring people they must be to drive around in black, it’s like been in a hurse!

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

I can’t believe anyone would spend that much to look into an abys if black. Bet it goes well with grey skies In The uk

Kinda dumb commenting about people’s tastes, but ok- it’s a thing of upbringing.. For eg. bege leather w. silver inserts is very much a redneck combo IMO.. but if that makes your life “livelier” - that’s fine with me.

And it’s a hearse. Actually, they mostly have bright interiors.. just like coffins too You know.. to make them look..livelier

[XC90Mk1]

Originally Posted by Haldex

Kinda dumb commenting about people’s tastes, but ok- it’s a thing of upbringing.. For eg. bege leather w. silver inserts is very much a redneck combo IMO.. but if that makes your life “livelier” - that’s fine with me.

And it’s a hearse. Actually, they mostly have bright interiors.. just like coffins too You know.. to make them look..livelier

Lol! It has been mentioned at work that I drive a Volvo with a beige interior...

[paulod]

I've always had black leather interiors other than a grey 5 series a few years back but I've gone for blond this time. I sat in a Osmium Grey car with charcoal interior as that's what I planned to order and it just seemed too dark so went with blond instead.
I'm still not 100% sure I made the right choice (I work in construction and sometimes I'm a bit scruffy depending on what I've been doing) but this thread has helped convince me. Anyway I'll find out in 10 days time when I pick it up

[macklij]

Originally Posted by XCRoman90

Here is my new blond interior with a bonus Denim Blue exterior pic:

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Interesting chrome beneath the doors on the exterior (second) pic. Is that a third party body kit?

[Quacker]

Originally Posted by macklij

Interesting chrome beneath the doors on the exterior (second) pic. Is that a third party body kit?

It is an Inscription model with running boards.