[Pjetrof]

Originally Posted by M2siast

We’re not talking about it because it isn’t a change. We’re only talking about what’s changed from 24 to 25.

Is it correct the alcantara you cant have the sport seats?

[Carefree]

It’s ugly.

[DrewNewM2]

Originally Posted by Sleeper

Only because you asked, and understanding everyone has different tastes, but I think those red inserts take the car down a couple of notches. Could be the rendering, but they look cheap. Reminds me of those awful black/red STI seats or some of the other JDM econoboxes. I think the all black seats suit the car much better on all MY25 exterior colours. Just my 2 cents!

I have those awful black and Red seats in my STi econobox. They suit that car well especially with the red stitching theme. For the G87, I went with the M highlight seats. All black would be kind of boring. M highlights, with the M colors inside and red or blue calipers seem appropriate for an M car, further differentiates it. I think it goes well with most of the colors, save maybe Java Green

[Sleeper]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

I have those awful black and Red seats in my STi econobox. They suit that car well especially with the red stitching theme. For the G87, I went with the M highlight seats. All black would be kind of boring. M highlights, with the M colors inside and red or blue calipers seem appropriate for an M car, further differentiates it. I think it goes well with most of the colors, save maybe Java Green

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Haha like I said, everyone has different taste. I’m speaking from first hand experience by the way, have owned many STI’s over the years (5) and my dedicated track car that I still own is a GD, but that interior in the VA’s just is not it and gives me the same vibe as the new M2 red highlight interior option.

My GD and my Kanrai edition STI. Two awesome econoboxes, one with a sad red highlight interior .

[BroDoze]

Funny to hear the comparisons from the STi owners. I’d almost forgotten about the red/blk STi theme. My STi’s were prior to those cars. I can see how that could be a no-go for some.

[DrewNewM2]

Originally Posted by Sleeper

Haha like I said, everyone has different taste. I’m speaking from first hand experience by the way, have owned many STI’s over the years (5) and my dedicated track car that I still own is a GD, but that interior in the VA’s just is not it and gives me the same vibe as the new M2 red highlight interior option.

My GD and my Kanrai edition STI. Two awesome econoboxes, one with a sad red highlight interior .

Nice Subbies! I had an 07 for 4 years and an 11 for 10 years. Gotta say the VA interior is an improvement over previous but still not great lol and agreed I wouldn’t want any Subaru interior in my M2.

[MTiz]

Originally Posted by M2siast

We’re not talking about it because it isn’t a change. We’re only talking about what’s changed from 24 to 25.

That alcantara option isn't currently available for 2024's, it's a new option. Unless it's just not available in the USA? Not showing up on the builder as of yet.

[MTiz]

Attached is a picture from the french configurator

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It’ll never be available in the US.
And since it was always offered in Europe, it’s no change.

Read this article. It says the Alcantara steering wheel is an option and doesn't say anything about restrictions as to US or other countries.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/06/15/b...025-m2-is-lci/

[chris719]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Read this article. It says the Alcantara steering wheel is an option and doesn't say anything about restrictions as to US or other countries.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/06/15/b...025-m2-is-lci/

He doesn't mean the steering wheel. That will probably be available. What will not (most likely) is the Sensatec + Alcantara seats. The US never got a Sensatec option on M2. This option was also a thing on old M135is and never made it to the US market.

[Backroads Bimmer]

The black and red seats immediately reminded me of my last sti. The bmw seats have bolsters on the bottoms of them though when compared to the sti recaros. My dream would be cognac carbon buckets and isle of man green but that is not going to happen unless they really unleash the individual program.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by chris719

He doesn't mean the steering wheel. That will probably be available. What will not (most likely) is the Sensatec + Alcantara seats. The US never got a Sensatec option on M2. This option was also a thing on old M135is and never made it to the US market.

Aahhh, my bad. Apologies to M2siast .

[MTiz]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It’ll never be available in the US.
And since it was always offered in Europe, it’s no change.

Pain

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by M2siast

They’ll bring it on the M3 Wagon with a manual transmission, it’ll have those fabric seats as standard in our markets in North America.

yeah, i heard about that. comes standard with two morally and physically flexible blonde co-eds and a permission slip from the wife.

[Ravenseal]

Leather highlights aren't my taste, just the like original "M Color" highlight seats weren't either. If it was a full red interior, I'd consider it. Otherwise full black leather interior is still going to age way better than red stripes.

[Geighty7]

Buckets.

[BroDoze]

I don't know - it looks pretty sharp. That red stitching on the doors...

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

I don't know - it looks pretty sharp. That red stitching on the doors...

I’m coming around to this look.

[comp]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

I don't know - it looks pretty sharp. That red stitching on the doors...

Worth noting both of these images are 3D renders, not photos. The press photos don't look as nice as the renders IMO.

[BroDoze]

The press photos also look spectacular. Bright red stitching. Really looks good.

[MG20i]

I am thinking Black with the blue contrast stitching would look better with the Twilight Purple than the red. I would love the M-color highlight seats, but they have GRAY stitching and that throws it all off for me.

[BroDoze]

Why do these get shrunk. I've got like 6K-8K huge detailed pics. Old forum software.