Hi guys, this is my first post on Reddit, so try not to rip me to shreds.
Technically the interior I like is called light grey, but that’s a whole bunch of garbage, so I’ll be calling it white.
I am looking to purchase a new 2025 Santa Fe AWF Hybrid Limited. Exterior colors are currently secondary to me, but I do love the white, blue, dark grey, and y’all have been really selling me on the green. I really REALLY love the white interior, but people, including some of the salesmen, have been recommending against it.
Here are some things I need to consider.
WORK I am a 28F in the sunbelt with a construction company. I do work a lot from my home office but also project manage and design custom homes and large scale renovations. Rarely am I loading 2x4s in my car, most of that is delivered now a days, but I will be getting a roof rack, so this should completely negate me throwing lumber or long materials in my car. All that being said, it’s possible I will be picking up grout from the tile store, loading chandeliers, toting around samples, etc. That will all live in my trunk.
FAMILY We plan to start a family sometime next year and I hope to have this car for 5-7 years
LOCATION I live in Texas and I am super concerned about black getting HOT and baking in the sun
FEMININITY (hear me out) This is maybe a personal problem, but do we think the pecan interior is more masculine? I want something to feel chic in, especially if I am having to drive clients around. Also, not a huge fan of the brown and black combo but will be open to it if it makes the most sense for my lifestyle.
CLUMSINESS I do have a coffee addiction and I have in the past been guilty of spills and choking/ coughing it up (albeit that was once!!!)
PREFERENCES White is my favorite but I’m worried about stains and my hot yoga/ getting j. Sweaty several times a week Brown is ok but I don’t like the dark headliner and the masculine feel Black is ok but it looks like it would get hot. At least it has a light and bright headliner so I get a bit of the white feel.
Thank you for getting this far if you have read up. I’m happy to keep wipes in my car to mop up inevitable coffee spills. Idk if I’m delulu go get white, but I really just love it.
We committed to a white interior because it looks amazing, but with two young kids, it’s definitely a challenge. Our 2-year-old loves chocolate ice cream and snacks, so keeping it clean will be interesting. Here’s hoping for the best with maintenance!
@Merlin
Same here! We got an interior maintenance package to cover everything—food, pet stains, mud, etc.—since we also have a dog. It was around $250 extra at signing, and they’ll replace anything they can’t clean.
As an insurance adjuster, I see a lot of white interiors that haven’t aged well after a few years. Once it’s stained, it’s a slippery slope, and keeping up with every little mark gets exhausting. We went with black for our family car, but I think Pecan looks awesome if you’re avoiding white.
I consulted my detailer before going for a beige interior. It’s soft and comfortable but can be prone to staining, so I make sure to clean up spills quickly. We also got kick mats for the back of the front seats to protect from kids’ shoes.
Got my car in April and only spilled coffee once—cleaned it up immediately with no stains. I also bought interior protection since black wasn’t an option due to the southern heat.
but will be open to it if it makes the most sense for my lifestyle.
