It looks like this brand's design department is still run by some old fart heads with inspirations from 30 years ago.I completely Agree. Subaru, fortunately has been doing this since 2000. I am lucky enough to have sport models which have matte silver and black materials. One model is a full limited with all the leather and every option. Just no fake wood. But all the H6 at my trim levels got fake wood wheels and accents.
I have been driving cars since 1984 legally. Real wood steering wheels on say a '67 Mustang or a Pecan Burl Dash on an old Austin, that makes sense. Real wood (like you said) on a modern Euro car vs this ... fake-plastic. Rolls, Bentley and the like.
Seems like a person should get more/better choices on the top of the line model than plastic wood and one color of leather seats....What's the purpose of that? Does it make the car look more luxurious?
But it's fake, it just tells people you're trying to be luxury but can't afford it and have to fake it.
Either use genuine wood or don't put anything at all is even better
there are so many types of materials to use these days other than fake wood. Take a look at the new Volvo XC40 for instance, see how they dressed up the interior with panels that have stylish patterns and color combinations, nothing to stimulate.
I kinda like it....subdued and yet tastefully contrasting...and never felt like I was telling anyone that I couldn’t afford real wood. Gosh, maybe I should re-evaluate this situation and start asking my friends if they think I am trying to be a fake rick guy?What's the purpose of that? Does it make the car look more luxurious?
But it's fake, it just tells people you're trying to be luxury but can't afford it and have to fake it.
Either use genuine wood or don't put anything at all is even better
The difference here is the XC40 is about the same segment as the crosstrek, which can be had for nearly half the cost of an XC40, or a loaded limited crosstrek for almost $10k less than the cost of entry for an XC40. I sell both Volvo and Subaru and we occasionally get cross-shopped. Subaru could absolutely do something like the XC40 with a crosstrek, and the cost would go up well into the 40s for a loaded model. Its like comparing the XC90 to the Ascent. Yes, the XC90 is more refined, but you can have a loaded Touring Ascent for the same price as a stripped down XC90 Momentum (and the ascent is -STILL- quieter than the XC90)
It's for appearance and potentially longevity (synthetic material tends to be more stable than natural). Get this - your leather seats are mostly fake leather!!! If you should be critical about the material selection, the leather has to be the top priority because we use it every day.What's the purpose of that? Does it make the car look more luxurious?
But it's fake, it just tells people you're trying to be luxury but can't afford it and have to fake it.
Either use genuine wood or don't put anything at all is even better
For those following along from the U.S., Scott is talking about the Canadian equivalent of the US Touring.
*unlike* lol. :tango_face_wink:
