Alcantara

Martin Lewis · 02-23-2005, 05:46 PM

[font=Arial:df7facb705] [/font:df7facb705]Has anyone in the UK or the rest of Europe spceified the Alcantara seating option? Although it's listed as an (expensive) option on the Toyota GB website, it's not in the brochure, my dealer's never seen one, and Toyota GB can't supply a picture. I don't much like the standard light grey cloth (called, for some reason, "Millbeck") in the UK, so I'd welcome feedback.

regards

Martin

KMO · 02-23-2005, 06:36 PM

Here's a link to something showing Alcantara in Japan, but I'm not sure whether it's the same as what comes to Europe.

I've seen reference to the European Alcantara option being either dark grey or dark grey/green.

Actually, I've just found a photo - you can see it at http://www.toyota-europe.com/showroom/priu...ccessories.html. I assume that's what you get for your £1350.

Personally, I'm quite happy with the Millbeck. I wouldn't be happy with the light beige fabric the coloured cars get lumbered with in the US.

V8Cobrakid · 02-23-2005, 06:48 PM

thanks for the links. any way us in the U.S. or Canada can order little options like those? i wouldn't mind re doing my interior with Alcantara. that rear spoiler is interesting too.. hmm...

Speedracer · 02-23-2005, 07:48 PM

I saw one last month its really nice but, I also happy with current interior material.

Martin Lewis · 02-24-2005, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the prompt response. The upholstery on the Toyota-Europe site looks good, but £1350 is a lot for seats that aren't powered or heated.

02-23-2005, 05:46 PM	#1
Martin Lewis Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wakefield Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Alcantara [font=Arial:df7facb705] [/font:df7facb705]Has anyone in the UK or the rest of Europe spceified the Alcantara seating option? Although it's listed as an (expensive) option on the Toyota GB website, it's not in the brochure, my dealer's never seen one, and Toyota GB can't supply a picture. I don't much like the standard light grey cloth (called, for some reason, "Millbeck") in the UK, so I'd welcome feedback. regards Martin

02-23-2005, 07:48 PM	#4
Speedracer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nagoya, Shanghai Posts: 332 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: G Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Alcantara I saw one last month its really nice but, I also happy with current interior material.

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02-23-2005, 06:48 PM	#3
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	thanks for the links. any way us in the U.S. or Canada can order little options like those? i wouldn't mind re doing my interior with Alcantara. that rear spoiler is interesting too.. hmm...

02-24-2005, 03:29 PM	#5
Martin Lewis Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wakefield Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for the prompt response. The upholstery on the Toyota-Europe site looks good, but £1350 is a lot for seats that aren't powered or heated.