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Dark interior vs beige

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#1 ·
Ive always wanted a beige interior but am worried that it will look dirty all the time. Anybody regret going with the lighter color?
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#2 ·
Beige interior is like a black exterior. It looks great when its clean, but it's a pain to keep clean. I have beige in my Legacy and love the contrast with the Regal Blue Pearl. Plus it really pops on sunny days with the windows and sunroof open. But the carpet gets dirty easily and the leather can really show stains, discoloration and wear. It was fine for my wife and I as adults, but now with children not so much.
 
#3 ·
The nice thing about the Jeep's beige interior is that the carpet and steering wheel are still black. That was the deciding factor for me. We had a beige carpet and steering wheel in my wife's old Explorer and that was a nightmare. The only time the beige interior is an issue for me now is when I'm wearing jeans and the dye rubs off on the seats. But even then it just takes a quick wipe with some leather cleaner. I was previously a black interior only kind of guy, but this truck has definitely swayed me the other way.

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#5 ·
I've NEVER regretted any of the beige interiors I've had on every vehicle I've owned for decades, except for my JGC Summit where it wasn't an option. (Saddle/black right now and I wish there was a lot less black since it shows the dirt significantly more than colors that are more the same as the "dirt". ;) )
 
#6 ·
Yeah Ive got 2 children under 6 so I was glad to hear from people with kids as well. I drove one with the light interior and never gave it a thought that the steering wheel and carpet were still black, but it really brightens up the inside of the vehicle. thanks for all the replies
 
#7 ·
Love the Beige. Almost a year and still looks clean even w/ a 2yr old and a dog in the family. I probably cleaned the interior 2-3 times so far... just wipe down w/ a cloth and vacuum. Nothing major...

I like the light frost beige because it makes the interior bright. Had black interior in my previous GC and while it was good, it gets too boring after a while. Wife's Cayenne interior is grey and we like it too.

Sit in each of the interior and see how you like it.
 
#8 ·
I had beige/ tan or whatever you want to call it in my last SUV, a Ford Expedition. Two teenage kids and a 20# dog that likes to dig. It required frequent general cleaning along with deep cleaning every few months but it held up very well. The leather/ pleather was easier to clean than the plastic.

It's an advantage that it shows the dirt but a disadvantage that it shows the dirt. It depends on your cleaning mind-set.
 
#12 ·
I have the beige interior and love it. I find the black interior just too dark. Saddle color is just odd to my eyes.
That's what I have and i agree with your comment. I have the dark charcoal exterior and thought the black would be too dark and monotonous so I went with light frost/dark frost. I must say that I initially like the rich look of the black interior but believe I would get tired of it over time. One thing for sure is I didn't like the orangeiness of the saddle. I've seen other saddles that I like just not the shade in the WK2.
 
#11 ·
Problem with Jeep's "beige" interior is that to me it is closer to white than beige. Currently my car has black exterior and beige interior and was set by the same combo on my new Jeep ... until I saw it in person.

Just to light for my taste ... before you spent your money just see it in person. On the other hand with saddle gone your other option is Black which I think is even worse than white.
 
#13 ·
I prefer a lighter interior since my last vehicle had black. I found the black to be too hot for the South Louisiana summers and it shows everything. Don't get me wrong I like the look of back I just didn't find it to be practical in my case. Very happy with the Gray Stone in my Jeep.
 
#14 ·
I seem to be opposite of most of you. I have a Max Steel Altitude and it has the light beige interior, including the carpet and mats. I bought the Jeep at the end of November and that first weekend when it was raining, I noticed the floor mats getting dirty. That wasn't even with any mud around. I think this is my biggest regret because there was a Mineral Gray Altitude at the dealership along with the one I bought. Had I thought about the dirty mats, I would have probably picked the other Altitude, even though I would have had to give up the panoramic roof and 430N with the Garmin nav. I have a Challenger R/T with black interior and I like it a lot better. Although like black paint, it shows debris and little white specs a lot easier than beige carpets, it won't show the muddy residue from rainy, wet feet as much. So I guess there is a trade off on the color of the interior.
 
#17 ·
I had a 2004 Dark Green Chevy Avalanche with the light tan interior and was very hard to clean and keep clean. The biggest problem was wearing Jeans,Blue work pants. The color of the fabric would stain the seats especially in warm weather where you tend to perspire more. I now have the Black Leather in the 13 GC...
 
#24 · (Edited)
Yeah, sorry to be negative, but I think it's crazy for Jeep to offer a light color carpet in the Overland regardless of the rest of the interior color. Even in the cargo area. It is a Jeep, right? Most Jeeps, I hope, plan to see some off road action or at least some mud or snow. I love the Light Beige in the Overland especially with the contrasting piping on the seats and think it's more classy but this is pushing me more to the darker interior which i find too dark. The Limited has the dark carpet regardless which is smart. Hell, my Lexus has near white seats but still has lush black carpet and mats. Hopefully this is something Jeep changes in the future. Maybe I'll have to go with some dark mats or buy an extra set knowing I'll have to replace them.
 
#28 ·
I wanted the lighter interior but after looking at two of them at the dealer I realized that there was already dirt and scuff marks on the leather and doors just from people getting in and out of them. Like other said, the 2014 beige is closer to white. I went with the black and so did my Mother-in-law when she bought her 2014 Overland.

I am very, very happy with the black interior and tinted windows keeps the heat levels down in the summer (vented seats helps too).
 
#29 ·
I really have to shake my head in wonder at all this concern about a light interior. We have a tan interior--everywhere, no black--in our SUV that's seven years old and has 70k miles. It's clean as a whistle and the only cleaning that has to be done is of the steering wheel and shift lever, and that's about every two years.

And anyone that says black doesn't show dirt has never owned a car with black paint. Put a black rug in your house and see how often you're vacuuming it.
 
#30 ·
Not everyone has the same lifestyle. For you, a light interior might work. From what I have seen, the 2014 JGC interior is closer to white and shows dirt/scuffs almost instantly. I bought a black interior to help hide that dirt/scuff until I can clean it. A brown, gray or black mark from dirt or a scuff will show up on black, but not nearly as much as on a tan/white interior.

Also, when you clean the carpet or leather and can't quite get all of the scuff or dirt off, a light interior will show that more than a dark one. The rubber soles of mens' dress shoes is a good example of leaving constant black scuff marks on the plastic areas when getting in and out of the Jeep. Black hides this better. If you wear flip flops or leather sole shoes or tennis shoes that don't leave marks then you might not experience this.

Everyone's experience may differ. I left marks just getting into the Jeep at the dealership and I was trying to be careful. :eek:
 
#34 ·
Reviving an OLD thread here:

I'm thinking along the same lines as most here. I like the lighter interior but the carpet is a bit concerning for me. Too bad they didn't match it up with the dark brown dash, or just go black on the Overland.

Has anyone put the black slush mats in their beige Overland? If so, does it make it instantly cheap or is it an OK match?
 
#36 ·
Reviving an OLD thread here:

I'm thinking along the same lines as most here. I like the lighter interior but the carpet is a bit concerning for me. Too bad they didn't match it up with the dark brown dash, or just go black on the Overland.

Has anyone put the black slush mats in their beige Overland? If so, does it make it instantly cheap or is it an OK match?
I put black floormats in my beige interior 325i and not only does it look great, but I don't have to worry abot staining it every time It rains or whatever
 
#38 ·
Yeah, I've looked into that, but I'm still not sold on the light floor color. I sat in a Limited with light frost and black carpet and thought that was pretty nice. The all beige is somehow "less nice" to my eyes. Like I said, I think a dark brown to match the dash would have been nice.

In terms of the material for mats, I'd like the rubber/grippy feel, not hard plastic, so I'm investigating those options as well.

Thanks for the feedback! :thumbsup:
 
#42 ·
We looked for a month at 5 different makes all with beige interiors. We settled on the JGC last week and at the last minute she changed to the Summit instead of the Overland which changed to the Grand Canyon dark brown interior which I liked from the get-go. Now that it's home she doesn't seem as excited with it. Both colorfs need ocassional attention but the beige will show long term dirt. Hell I love it and the diesel is awesome. :)
 
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