Is a white interior a bad idea? What’s been your experience?

Seeking Advice
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As a car technician, I see a lot of white interiors showing dirt, even with careful owners. They get scuffs and sweat stains, especially on seats and armrests. Seat covers can help if you go this route.

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Love my white interior! Haven’t had any stain issues in 7 months, and it’s cooler in the summer.

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Had a protectant applied by the dealer, and so far, my white interior cleans up easily.

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The white interior looks premium and doesn’t stain as easily as you’d think. Black feels bland to me.

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I have the white exterior and beige/green interior. I wear jeans every day, and the edges of the seats are showing some blue transfer from sliding in and out. Overall, it’s easy to clean but does require a little more care.

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@Bliss
Thanks for the heads-up! I’m in jeans most days, too. Might use a seat cover after workouts.

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Toni said:
@Bliss
Thanks for the heads-up! I’m in jeans most days, too. Might use a seat cover after workouts.

Good idea! I use a towel for post-workout trips—helps a lot.

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We love the light grey interior in our 2024 Calligraphy. It’s perfect in hotter weather.

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Looks great but needs frequent cleaning to stay that way.

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Looks super luxurious!

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Had a Pecan interior once and loved it, but even that showed denim stains. Now I go with black and use ceramic tint.

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Kim said:
Had a Pecan interior once and loved it, but even that showed denim stains. Now I go with black and use ceramic tint.

Same here. We tried light tan and it’s constantly dirty, so we went grey with our minivan, which hides wear better.

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I love my grey interior but don’t bring food or drinks in the car. Considering seat covers just in case.

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Already saw scuffs on brand-new white interiors at the dealership. Went with black to avoid the hassle.

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White is great for the Florida sun! With UV tint and a sunshade, it stays cool. Just keep wipes handy for spills.

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Pecan was my favorite, but they didn’t offer it this year. Went with light grey, and it’s holding up well with regular cleaning.

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Tory said:
Pecan was my favorite, but they didn’t offer it this year. Went with light grey, and it’s holding up well with regular cleaning.

Hyundai should offer more color options at the top trim level!

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@Keenan
Agreed! Top trims should have more than just black and white.

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Glad they kept the steering wheel dark—white would get grimy fast!

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The white interior looked nice in the showroom, but even demo cars had visible scuffs, so I went with black.