2010S4Fan

I like the feel of the Alcantara seats but wonder what it would be like to live with them for a few years...

Any opinions as far as the advantages and disadvantages of Alcantara would be appreciated...

NWS4Guy

Love em, they will show things like lint very well, but they wear very well and look great years later if you take care of them (no creases or big signs of wear), they are also warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and offer some "butt traction" to keep you in place when driving quick in the corners

filahebe

Can you please post a pick of your interior... i"m trying to decide the same thing but after viewing the photos of a yellow S4 on ebay they seemed cheap looking. It just might be that the photos didn't do it justice. I'm hoping this to be the case because I really thing I would like them. Thx.

McGriddle

Mmm.... butt traction. LOL. I love my Alcantara seats, by the way.

McGriddle

AlA4

I looked at it before I ordered and in my personal opinion, it looked cheap in the S4. The silk nappa does not have any traction problems at all. It also does not get cold or hot like I've seen some some people say. I get so many complements on the seats/leather.

McGriddle

Personally, I too get many compliments on the Alcantara. Many cars have full leather whereas Alcantara is generally available only on unique / sportier cars... it stands out as unique much like the two-tone silk nappa inserts. Same goes for the S-tronic. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

For me, the traction difference between Alcantara and Silk Nappa was immediately apparent. To be fair, my wife would have preferred the all-black Silk Nappa, though, since she prefers the idea of "real" leather over synthetic suede regardless of performance and didn't like the idea of two-tone seats.

xtr3ma

I like Alcantra but I can't say no to red leather and especially red stitching that go along with it.

MalSer

LOL I get lots of compliments on the stitching of my black leather I looked at the Alcantara but didn't like it; seemed cheap to me but int/ext preferences are subjective. To each his own, try to check it out in person and get what you like best.

Chris

I've had both. The Alcantara in a 2004 S4, and now the silk nappa in my 2010 S4. I can say that I was thinking that I enjoyed the "butt friction" in the Alcantara and I was "worried-ish" that the nappa might not be as grippy. However, I can safely say that the nappa seats are very supportive, hold your butt (and back) well and it looks very classy. I've never felt like I was about to slide around on the leather seats.

I liked the Alcantara, but I love the leather. It's firm and tight, but gives properly under your weight. It's not like the soft, squishy leather you'd find in a land cruiser like a Lincoln Continental.