The BMW Group will launch the first vehicles with a fully vegan interior in the course of 2023. The company has developed innovative materials characterized by leather-like properties. These materials can be used for the surfaces of the steering wheels, meeting the most stringent safety criteria and, at the same time, offering a pleasant touch, a premium appearance and high wear resistance.
BMW Group will launch vegan interiors for its vehicles in 2023
The vegan and skinless interior will become a reference of the BMW and MINI range in the course of 2023. In fact, the company intends to launch the first solutions of this type over the next few months, with the aim of making vehicle development even more sustainable. It should also be noted that this choice also involves a reduction in emissions (up to 85%) for the production of internal components that will exploit vegan materials.
Uwe Köhler, Head of Bodywork Development, Exterior Cladding, Interior of the BMW Group, declares: “With a steering wheel made of a high quality vegan material, we satisfy the wishes of our customers who do not want to compromise in terms of looks, feel and functionality. This innovative material resists wear caused by abrasion, sweat and humidity and has all the desirable properties of leather “