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Is it possible to get leather seats in Plug-in Basic 2012

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by PriusPlug, Aug 25, 2013.

  1. PriusPlug

    PriusPlug Junior Member

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    I would like to get leather seats for my Plug-in basic . Is it possible to replace the material of the seats that I have currently (Grey soft cloth)?. Can it be done without voiding warranty?.

    I think the Advanced model has leather seats.
     
    #1 PriusPlug, Aug 25, 2013
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    Katzkin, or Clazzio seat covers come to mind.

    SCH-I535
     
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    Check with any upholstery shop. Maybe even ask your car dealer for a referral. It's important that the new upholstery is designed to work with the airbags in the seats.
     
    #3 RobH, Aug 26, 2013
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    my dealer is quoting 2350 for heated leather seats. Is it cheaper to get is done outside from a OEM shop?. Can getting it done by OEM shop affect warranty on the car?.

    Any suggestions.?. Thanks much. Appreciate it.
     
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    Its much cheaper to get it done elsewhere (even another dealer). When I bought my car, I got them for $1250 installed at Carson Toyota (although I have seen other people who got them even cheaper).

    You car already has heated seats.. so its just a matter of removing the fabric and getting the leather put on (if you go with something like Katzkin)
     
    #5 Tracksyde, Aug 26, 2013
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    Yes and Yes, you can put leather seat covers in your plug in, I did. I bought Clazzio , they took forever to arrive but look great in the car.
     
    #6 LenP, Aug 26, 2013
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    It will not effect the warranty on the car. :)
     
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    Checked with my dealer. For some reason , they thought that they have to install the Heater module in the seats. So that is out of the picture now because Plug-ins already have them. Its just the seat covers. 3 years warranty and stuff. Will give me a loner car also for couple of days.
     
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    Did they lower the price to something more reasonable?
     
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    I agree... couldn't be happier with Classio covers...
     
    #10 ThinkBigT3, Aug 26, 2013
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