Nappa leather??

[LanceP]

Anyone know what kind of leather is used in the Genesis and Equus? I know KIA gives high remarks to its Nappa Leather in the Optima, Cadenza and now K900 but not sure if Hyundai uses Nappa as well. Hyundai just list it as “Ultra Premium Leather”…….

Thanks!!

 

[shagnat]

Anyone know what kind of leather is used in the Genesis and Equus? I know KIA gives high remarks to its Nappa Leather in the Optima, Cadenza and now K900 but not sure if Hyundai uses Nappa as well. Hyundai just list it as “Ultra Premium Leather”…….

Thanks!!

What is "Napa" leather........ did it come from Napa auto parts....

What was all the rage about "Corinthian" leather waaay back several decades ago for Chrysler....... it's cowhide..... that's all I need to know.

 

[LanceP]

What is "Napa" leather........ did it come from Napa auto parts....

What was all the rage about "Corinthian" leather waaay back several decades ago for Chrysler....... it's cowhide..... that's all I need to know.

Wow... that was a long time ago!!

Nappa leather or Napa leather is a leather, typically dyed, made from kid-,cow, calf lamb- or -other skin by tanning. It is noted for its soft temper.[/SIZE][/B]

 

[dg_moore]

What is "Napa" leather........ did it come from Napa auto parts....

What was all the rage about "Corinthian" leather waaay back several decades ago for Chrysler....... it's cowhide..... that's all I need to know.

Sure do miss ole' Ricardo Montalban. According to Wikipedia, "Despite the exotic origin suggested by the name "Corinthian leather", much of the leather used in Chrysler vehicles during the era originated from a supplier located outside Newark, New Jersey.[4]"

 

[ksoze]

Nappa (5 series) and Novillo (M3) are the upgraded leathers used in BMW's. The standard leather is Dakota, which is more durable but not as smooth or soft as Nappa or Novillo (or Merino which is an Individual order option).

 

[LanceP]

I had an Acura MDX with Milano leather and it was nice but showed a lot of wear on the drivers left bolster pretty early. I also had a Lexus with Semi-aniline and it was nice and very supple and didn’t show much wear.

Luxury Brands leather.. I wonder who has the best quality leather in the business?
Acura = Milano Leather

Audi= Valetta

BMW = Dakota, Nappa

Jaguar = Soft Grain

Lexus =Semi-Aniline

Mercedes- Benz = Nappa

 

[Southern Boy]

What is "Napa" leather........ did it come from Napa auto parts....

What was all the rage about "Corinthian" leather waaay back several decades ago for Chrysler....... it's cowhide..... that's all I need to know.

Are you sure it was “cow hide”?
Might have been “bull hide” you know.
I understand the only real way to tell is smelling it.
Let us know how you make out.