Anybody here with a 2021 with Sensatec seating?

Thornton Melon · 12-14-2020, 11:22 PM

Sat in a 2021 today in the showroom with Sensatec and was pretty impressed. Looked nice and was very comfortable. However, that was just for a minute. Anybody here actually buy one with the Sensatec and spent real time in it? If so, what are your thoughts? Thx in advance.

Beerflakes · 12-14-2020, 11:53 PM

My 20 X5 has Sensatec seating. I think it’s pretty nice, and has come a long way from the fake leather I’ve had in previous BMWs. It’s nice enough that I’m also ok with my new m550i on order having a sensatec dash instead of Napa.

Obviously stepping up to leather is going to feel smoother and look nicer, but you do have to settle/draw the line somewhere unless you’re going all out.

Ultimately, it’s you driving it. If you think you’ll be happy with it without regrets, it’s good enough.

SteveinArizona · 12-15-2020, 09:42 AM

I think it is a far cry from Nappa or Merino BUT I also think it is at least as good as Dakota and Vernasca. So unless you are planning to otherwise upgrade to the higher end leathers, it is fine.

Skyrider01 · 12-15-2020, 09:51 AM

We have Sensatech in our 330i. The average person will not know it's not real leather. As Beerflakes said above, it is much nicer than the fake leather BMW used to use. The Mrs (who's car it is), said it was good enough for her so we decided to spend the $1400 or so that the leather costs on other options.

It's definitely not as nice as the Nappa leather I have on my M550, but feels similar and looks nicer than the Dakota leather I had on my 2011 F10.

LuvMyE92 · 12-15-2020, 09:59 AM

We have it on the wife's 328i ('09) which looks just fine but it gets mighty warm in the summer.

crypto · 12-15-2020, 11:30 AM

One thing to note is if you want ventilated seats you have to upgrade to leather as part of that. I am still awaiting my car's arrival. Got Nappa Leather seats but kept the Sensatec dash. If I read the threads on here — apparently having Nappa Leather seats with a sensatec dash is worse than cancer but I suspect it will still look nice and not bother me at all. TBD!! 😂

Thornton Melon · 12-15-2020, 11:42 AM

Great feedback thank you. I only want the Cognac interior, which I have on my 2018 and love it, so Dakota is the nicest leather I can get. I wish you could get Cognac with the Luxury Seating package. Would be sweet to have ventilation and massage. Maybe I'll give Sensatec a shot as my current Dakota is definitely showing signs of wear in the drivers seat.

MauiSteve · 12-15-2020, 02:17 PM

I think the main problem with Sensatec seats is that you can not option that to a multi-contour seat. There are many on this forum that feel multi-contour seats are a must-have option. Nothing worse than being uncomfortable in your new car.

I have a Sensatec dash with Nappa leather. It's fine, does not look odd.

SteveinArizona · 12-15-2020, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crypto

One thing to note is if you want ventilated seats you have to upgrade to leather as part of that. I am still awaiting my car's arrival. Got Nappa Leather seats but kept the Sensatec dash. If I read the threads on here — apparently having Nappa Leather seats with a sensatec dash is worse than cancer but I suspect it will still look nice and not bother me at all. TBD!! 😂

Not close to cancer but it does look discordant next to the Nappa.

MauiSteve · 12-15-2020, 08:23 PM

I'd say not cancer and not discordant... Perhaps I'd say slightly less elegant, but more practical and longer lasting. The leather dash option was still stitched in black. The only way to get some contrast stitching, at least in MY2020, was to option Merino. Truth be told, if I had a do-over I'd have optioned Tartufo Merino, but I was concerned of order delay.

Here are a couple of pics of my Sensatec dash with Nappa Mocha.

SteveinArizona · 12-16-2020, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Thornton Melon

Great feedback thank you. I only want the Cognac interior, which I have on my 2018 and love it, so Dakota is the nicest leather I can get. I wish you could get Cognac with the Luxury Seating package. Would be sweet to have ventilation and massage. Maybe I'll give Sensatec a shot as my current Dakota is definitely showing signs of wear in the drivers seat.

I hear you. I like the cognac color also but not the Dakota. If you go for individual Merino (if it is still available) the caramel black is pretty similar and very nice. I was tempted but I had agreed with BMW to buy back my prior car and couldn't wait the extra months for an individual order.

hlothery · 12-17-2020, 07:47 AM

My advice is, go Nappa, go ventilated and massaging, go luxury and enjoy your driving experience to the max. Everyone who enters my M550 for the first time comments on how great the interior is. I've had less, and I like this so much better. YMMV.

530iDriver · 12-18-2020, 01:54 PM

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My advice is, go Nappa, go ventilated and massaging, go luxury and enjoy your driving experience to the max. Everyone who enters my M550 for the first time comments on how great the interior is. I've had less, and I like this so much better. YMMV.

It depends. To me automotive cowhide is generally overrrated, so SensaTec it is for ME. And have been happy with!

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Beerflakes Lieutenant 150 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2020 X5, 2021 M550i (soon) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MO iTrader: (3)	My 20 X5 has Sensatec seating. I think it’s pretty nice, and has come a long way from the fake leather I’ve had in previous BMWs. It’s nice enough that I’m also ok with my new m550i on order having a sensatec dash instead of Napa. Obviously stepping up to leather is going to feel smoother and look nicer, but you do have to settle/draw the line somewhere unless you’re going all out. Ultimately, it’s you driving it. If you think you’ll be happy with it without regrets, it’s good enough.
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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3086 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I think it is a far cry from Nappa or Merino BUT I also think it is at least as good as Dakota and Vernasca. So unless you are planning to otherwise upgrade to the higher end leathers, it is fine.
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Skyrider01 Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2019 M550ix, 2020 330i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	We have Sensatech in our 330i. The average person will not know it's not real leather. As Beerflakes said above, it is much nicer than the fake leather BMW used to use. The Mrs (who's car it is), said it was good enough for her so we decided to spend the $1400 or so that the leather costs on other options. It's definitely not as nice as the Nappa leather I have on my M550, but feels similar and looks nicer than the Dakota leather I had on my 2011 F10.
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crypto ... 1478 Rep 1,312 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 CS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	One thing to note is if you want ventilated seats you have to upgrade to leather as part of that. I am still awaiting my car's arrival. Got Nappa Leather seats but kept the Sensatec dash. If I read the threads on here — apparently having Nappa Leather seats with a sensatec dash is worse than cancer but I suspect it will still look nice and not bother me at all. TBD!! 😂 __________________ Current: 2022 M5 CS Past: 2021 M550i (BSM) Past: 2010 535 xDrive (Alpine White)
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Thornton Melon Enlisted Member 15 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW 540i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Great feedback thank you. I only want the Cognac interior, which I have on my 2018 and love it, so Dakota is the nicest leather I can get. I wish you could get Cognac with the Luxury Seating package. Would be sweet to have ventilation and massage. Maybe I'll give Sensatec a shot as my current Dakota is definitely showing signs of wear in the drivers seat.
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MauiSteve First Lieutenant 287 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2020 M Sport 540i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Maui, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I think the main problem with Sensatec seats is that you can not option that to a multi-contour seat. There are many on this forum that feel multi-contour seats are a must-have option. Nothing worse than being uncomfortable in your new car. I have a Sensatec dash with Nappa leather. It's fine, does not look odd. __________________ 2020 540i MSport \| Alpine White \| Mocha Nappa \| Aluminum Rhombicle \| Exec Pkg \| Luxury Seating \| Bowers & Wilkins \| Parking Assistance Pkg \| MSport Brakes \| Ceramic Controls \| Space Saver Spare \|
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MauiSteve First Lieutenant 287 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2020 M Sport 540i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Maui, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I'd say not cancer and not discordant... Perhaps I'd say slightly less elegant, but more practical and longer lasting. The leather dash option was still stitched in black. The only way to get some contrast stitching, at least in MY2020, was to option Merino. Truth be told, if I had a do-over I'd have optioned Tartufo Merino, but I was concerned of order delay. Here are a couple of pics of my Sensatec dash with Nappa Mocha. Attached Images __________________ 2020 540i MSport \| Alpine White \| Mocha Nappa \| Aluminum Rhombicle \| Exec Pkg \| Luxury Seating \| Bowers & Wilkins \| Parking Assistance Pkg \| MSport Brakes \| Ceramic Controls \| Space Saver Spare \|
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hlothery Seeking mental floss 482 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2022 Mercedes EQS 450+ Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	My advice is, go Nappa, go ventilated and massaging, go luxury and enjoy your driving experience to the max. Everyone who enters my M550 for the first time comments on how great the interior is. I've had less, and I like this so much better. YMMV.
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