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Originally Posted by autocrat Sir, Do slip on covers have same level of fit and finish as stitch work? I am planning for my Linea's interior upgrade soon. I am thoroughly confused if going for leather upholstery or PVC / PU. |
I doubt you'll be able to get the same fit and finish of stitching work, but it depends from brand to brand too. Over leather upholstery and PU, I'd recommend leather any day. PU will make you sweat bullets even if it isn't too warm outside (especially your back). It gets really uncomfortable for both you and the passengers. Not to mention, it gets sticky and makes horrible, awkward noises when people move around in their seats *lol*.
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How hard is it to maintain leather?
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Much, much easier than fabric upholstery. Main reasons being :
1. Dust and hair, etc don't stick to the upholstery so there is almost no need for vacuuming
2. Any liquid spilled on the seats, etc can just be wiped away and stains won't be a major worrying factor over a long term period.
3. Easier to maintain. All you need is a good spray and wipe treatment once in a month or two, to get the original sheen back. Use Meguiar's leather seat cleaning solution in Sidhu sir's shop for this, it works wonders.
Only thing is you have to be careful about cuts in the leather seats. I have experienced all 3 types (fabric, full leather seats and art-leather seat covers), and would vouch for leather upholstery any day. Fabric is second best. PU/PVC should be the last option in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by aqualeo2040 Took the delivery of a Red Emotion for a friend today. Since he was a bundle of nerves with this being his first ride, I had to take the wheels from the showroom to the office basement. Had a 6km drive meanwhile. Some major differences noted from my 2009 Emo Pk.
7. Front doors are still the same, but the rear doors are definitely thinner/lighter! Doesn't have the thud as in my ride |
I felt my Punto's doors are not as heavy as the ones in my T-Jet. Those feel even heavier and as if built from lead! Never compared with the pre-facelift Puntos or the 75HP ones, I should check with those as well once.
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8. Seat belt buzzer not present (at least, I couldn't get it to work). Please let me know if this feature is omitted now or else I will get my pal to pay a visit to the workshop.
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I think this was working properly in my Punto, so he should get it rectified during service
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9. In my ride,the steering locks if the key is removed and the steering is turned to one side. There was a trick to turn the key and flick the steering to unlock it. Couldn't get the current one to lock up. Is this feature gone too?
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I didn't understand this properly. Steering lock happens if the key is removed any which way, right? I removed the key, tried turning the (now hard) wheel and it locks up. Why should it be turned to one side fully?
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10. USB Slot : New model : Vertical Old model : Horizontal
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Still horizontal in my 2012 punto. Pics in my ownership review. Not sure if 75HP has it like this. Interesting discovery
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12. New USB option in the Media menu (the menu from the steering wheel). Not present in my ride.
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This was there on my older Linea t-jet too, and is there on the punto too. Try upgrading the software for this option.
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I have been looking out for a Linea sunglass holder from day 1 to fit in! Even the showroom guys are surprised
How many of you have a dummy port there? In the current model, they just have a moulded fold at that point.
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I have the moulded fold in the Punto.