Marine Grade Vinyl vs. Leather Seats

allan

Oct 10, 2020

Check out these up close photos of marine grade vinyl and leather seats. Which one are you going for and why?

Some of the key differences between the two are the leather is black and the MGV is slightly lighter but looks dark grey in natural daylight. The leather has a natural leather grain while the MGV is smooth. MGV is also washable and mildew resistant.

What they have in common? Both look and feel great!

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Marine Grade Vinyl Seat.JPEG 6000 x 4000 · 4.56 MB

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Oct 10, 2020

allan
Check out these up close photos of marine grade vinyl and leather seats. Which one are you going for and why?

MGV for me! Top off, drains open. Let it get wet!

Buckin', Speed Devil

Oct 10, 2020

BuzzyBud
MGV for me! Top off, drains open. Let it get wet!

If you are going to get your Bronco dirty, MGV is probably the way to go!

Speed Devil, Bschurr

Oct 10, 2020

I had a Kawasaki sportbike years ago that had a funky, vinyl seat cover. This looks like the same stuff. You're gonna love it!
And orange stitching? Hell yeah

Bschurr, ATC Enthusiast

Oct 11, 2020

After seeing and touching the MGV, going with it for sure. I won't have to stress out about them if they get wet. It doesn't take long for leather to sow some wear so I believe the MGV will last longer.

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Bschurr, Shadowblade

Oct 11, 2020

Thanks all for the reviews! MGV it is for me as well!

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Bschurr, Shadowblade

Oct 11, 2020

allan
If you are going to get your Bronco dirty, MGV is probably the way to go!

yes if you could get mgv in in your trim but can only get it in bd bl sadly

P.R. Kid, Bschurr

Oct 11, 2020

Someone indicated you can't get heated seats with the MGV and rubber floors? I'm assuming that also means no power seats also? That is a bummer. I really want the MGV and rubber flooring, but I also want those two features also. Need to decide what is more important?

Shadowblade

Oct 11, 2020

I believe the heated seats are available, however power will not be. I am not 100% so anyone please jump in if not accurate.

Badlands, 2 door, 2.3L, Manual, High, Non-SAS, Tow Package, Roof Rails, MIC, Velocity Blue

ATC Enthusiast, BuzzyBud

Oct 11, 2020

I planned to get leather, but after reading all the great discussion on the MGV I think there is no reason to spend the money for leather. I am seriously let down by the power seat issue though. I’m sure there are good reasons for the decision but in any other car it would be a deal breaker for me.

Deano Bronc

Oct 11, 2020

#10

JFord
I planned to get leather, but after reading all the great discussion on the MGV I think there is no reason to spend the money for leather. I am seriously let down by the power seat issue though. I’m sure there are good reasons for the decision but in any other car it would be a deal breaker for me.

If you have an interior that is able to take some soaking and it will, it makes sense not to put a motor under the seat that might get water splashed on it.Power seat motors are not sealed.

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Shadowblade, Deano Bronc

Oct 11, 2020

#11

Bronco5.0
If you have an interior that is able to take some soaking and it will, it makes sense not to put a motor under the seat that might get water splashed on it.Power seat motors are not sealed.

There are lots of things you don’t want to get wet even though the floors can take a “washing”. Not sure I like the idea of the seat sliders getting wet or the console or even the bottom of the seat cushions. If they are going to offer leather I wish they would offer power seats.

Oct 11, 2020

#12

I hope they are comfortable with good lumbar support even if manual. I plan on hitting the road to some of these future BN events and would hate to know I spent a 50k or more on a vehicle with bad seats that kill my back.

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Tme, Deano Bronc

Oct 11, 2020

#13

Whatever this is, is what I want.

Shadowblade, Deano Bronc

Oct 11, 2020

#14

I gotta say, MGV looks great, it has far exceeded my expectations from when I first heard about it!

Bonnie6G, Bschurr

Oct 11, 2020

#15

JFord
There are lots of things you don’t want to get wet even though the floors can take a “washing”. Not sure I like the idea of the seat sliders getting wet or the console or even the bottom of the seat cushions. If they are going to offer leather I wish they would offer power seats.

Maybe you should consider an Explorer.

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Tme, P.R. Kid

Oct 11, 2020

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Chief1301
Whatever this is, is what I want.View attachment 4287

unless something changed i don't believe this will be an option, I was excited about MGV early on and I'm going getting more confident it will be what I go with.

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Oct 11, 2020

#17

Bronco5.0
Maybe you should consider an Explorer.

Wtf?

Shadowblade

Oct 12, 2020

#18

Based on all I’m hearing I don’t think the Leather should be offered unless it’s a add-on selected. I feel like even the LUX other other packages should be MGV. It just looks better in the pictures I’ve seen, is more durable from what I hear, and is most important, WATER RESISTANT which is key to an off road/open-air driving. It needs more durability...

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Sikkensman, Bschurr

Oct 12, 2020

#19

Shadowblade
Based on all I’m hearing I don’t think the Leather should be offered unless it’s a add-on selected. I feel like even the LUX other other packages should be MGV. It just looks better in the pictures I’ve seen, is more durable from what I hear, and is most important, WATER RESISTANT which is key to an off road/open-air driving. It needs more durability...

Agreed it should at least be an option for all trim levels. Even if you have to pay extra.
My wife does embroidery work on the side and one of her clients does upholstery and he had her stitch out some mustang emblems for the headrests on that MGV material and it is some nice stuff.

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