For more than 70 years now, the Land Cruiser has been able to stay atop the large SUV segment despite not starting out as a family car. Also known as the Land Cruiser Prado in some markets, the 4×4 always offered a robust selection of engines.
Toyota is known for having reliable and sturdy powertrains too while the comfort of the Land Cruiser is similar to that of a luxury SUV. In fact, the inside may not look like it, but it certainly does feel like you’re sitting in a more expensive vehicle. The simple styling may not satisfy everyone which is why seat covers are almost always one of the first aftermarket accessories for the Prado.
Benefits of Seat Covers
UV
It’s not just looks that matter in a Land Cruiser, but protecting the seats from all kinds of external factors, the most prominent being UV radiation. The sun is the biggest enemy of every car’s upholstery. With aftermarket Landcruiser Prado seat covers you can keep the original seats in good condition as they’re going to be safe from UV rays.
Spills
Another factor that can easily affect the state of your Prado’s seats and make your rides uncomfortable is a spill. Depending on the material the seats are made from, the spill might soak in or just move around on the seat. But you don’t want either so it’s best to go for covers since they can be removed once they get wet.
Wear & Tear
Everyday scuffs and brushes against the side bolsters and the edge of the seats is something you can’t avoid. But what you can do is get a set of seat covers that will prevent premature wear which can lead to the fabric tearing much sooner.
Comfort
Protection aside, Prado seat covers can also make your ride more comfortable. Provided that the covers come with enough padding, you can definitely change the way your Land Cruiser feels both on and off the road.
Maintenance
To keep such a large vehicle clean, especially from the inside, can be a daunting task. Not with seat covers though, as you’ll have 4 fewer things to worry about when cleaning the interior. That’s because the covers can be removed, shaken up and put back on which makes it easy to keep them and the seats clean.
Types of Seat Covers
Neoprene
If you enjoy off-roading as much as the next man you should consider going for neoprene covers. They are highly comfortable and water-resistant while being extremely flexible, no matter the temperature. Don’t expect them to be tear-resistant though.
Mesh
One of the most fitting Landcruiser Prado seat covers for the Australian climate are those made of mesh. Mesh covers are ideal for hot climates since they are extremely breathable and quite comfortable too. You won’t feel your sweat sticking to your skin with these seat covers for Toyota Prado.
Canvas
If you want more durable seat covers that will also take everyday wear like it’s nothing, you should consider going for canvas covers. Canvas is a tough material that can survive all the sharp objects you through at it. It’s also good for off-roading but don’t expect from it surprising comfort levels or water resistance, breathability is on your side here though.
Polyester
Both lightweight and strong, polyester Prado seat covers are the most convenient since they require the least amount of maintenance. They are also breathable and can protect the seats from external factors.
Leather
For a more stylish cabin, you should take into consideration leather Prado seat covers. Leather is known to make a vehicle feel and look more luxurious. Although it might need to be maintained properly in order to stay in good shape, it can keep water from soaking into the seats and it provides excellent comfort levels.
Sheepskin
An even more luxurious seat cover material is sheepskin. Unlike most of the above covers, these are made of natural materials. This makes sheepskin covers the most comfortable as well as the best for when the weather is not that warm. They soak up spills but don’t expect them to take on any sharp objects.
Acrylic Fur
A more affordable alternative to sheepskin covers are ones made of acrylic fur. The latter are also not as comfortable as the former but they are however much tougher. That’s because acrylic fur covers are made of a synthetic material.
Jacquard
In the same way, acrylic fur is similar to sheepskin, jacquard is similar to velour. Jacquard covers are much tougher though but they don’t look as stylish as velour covers. With jacquard covers you can expect to protect the seats for much longer.
Velour
Velour seat covers for Toyota Prado are a better-looking version of jacquard covers but they don’t have the rugged middle part. That brings about a more OEM look which is what you should go for if you don’t want to change the interior as much.
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