[RoverBoyz]

I'm based in the US and ordered the SE 3.0L PHEV with the upgraded Semi-Aniline Perlino leather. I've seen the leather samples in the showroom but have not yet seen the Semi-Aniline on an actual car. I know Semi-Aniline is softer and shows more of the grain, but does it actually look good in the car? Does the Windsor look better? I've also read the Windsor has a painted on finish vs the Semi-Aniline where the pigment is naturally occurring. Is this true? Does the Semi-Aniline wear better than Windsor? (e.g Less cracking, etc.)

 

[RoverBoyz]

Also…Does the Semi-Aniline look like pleather? I’m so use to Windsor in my current Rover.

 

[DMA3]

In my experience, semi—aniline wears more naturally, while the Windsor gets more “shiny” over time as it’s the dye coating wearing rather than dyed leather itself.

I have the semi-aniline and the truck is “built” so hopefully I’ll have some real world experience soon enough.

 

[colette]

windsor not as soft and color comes off with hard rubbing since it sits on top of the leather. it is a less expensive leather.

semi aniline- the dye has been absorbed into the leather about 1/3 way at least. softer. will last longer looking better and will be more resistant to cleaning and spills.

no contest.