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Let’s be honest: when it comes to naming the toughest 4×4 on the planet, you don’t have to look any further than Toyota’s venerable Hilux. You won’t find a more capable, or longer-lasting vehicle anywhere, but that doesn’t mean it can’t benefit from a high-quality set of canvas, aftermarket seat and console covers.
Seat covers are a smart, easy-to-install way to protect your Hilux’s interior from the inevitable wear and tear that, as the toughest 4×4 on the planet, it’s likely to encounter. What’s important though, is that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on high-quality seat covers. You want to protect your interior, not replace it, and canvas seat covers are the ideal choice for low-cost, good-looking coverage that works.
Perfect Interior Protection with Hilux Canvas Seat Covers
It doesn’t take long for most Aussie car or truck owners to realize that dust, sand, and sun exposure can take a heavy toll on an interior. You need protection that works but doesn’t skimp on looks or comfort, and the premium range of canvas seat covers Hilux owners can choose from satisfies all those requirements. From breathable, heavy-duty front and rears seat protection, to tough armrest and console covers, everything you need to keep your Hilux interior looking factory fresh is readily available; and best of all, it’s protection that’s as easy to clean up as it is to deploy.
Durable, Australian-made canvas seat covers are woven from both 14oz. polycotton retro, and 16oz. heavy-duty XP7 blends, and are made to resist the wide assortment of stains, spills, and environmental extremes that can leave your upholstery and trim looking tired and neglected. Make no mistake: they’re designed to take whatever you throw at them, and they’re built around a selection of robust performance qualities that include:
· UV stabilization, and outstanding resistance to fading or bleaching;
· Extreme liquid, oil, and water resistance; and,
· High resistance to mould and mildew.
Most importantly, however, these heavy-duty Hilux cover canvas sets are engineered to clean up quickly. They’re built to withstand a thorough hose down or machine washing, but a proper wipe down with a wet cloth is typically all they need to keep looking good. For Hilux owners who use their vehicle as a work truck during the week but want to enjoy the comfort and luxury of their factory interior on weekends, they’re the perfect compromise.
Protection for Every Hilux Model and Seat Configuration
Regardless of whether you drive an SR or an SR5, or a dual or an extra cab, you can buy rugged canvas seat covers either individually or in bundles for the full range of 7th and 8th generation Hilux seating arrangements, including:
· Front half-back or full-back bucket seats, with or without map pockets;
· Rear row or bench seats, with or without headrests; and,
· Center console lid and armrest covers.
No matter what your Hilux’s seating arrangement is though, top-quality canvas seat covers will always feature comfortable, non-destructive foam undersides and reinforced padding in heavy wear areas. That means these Toyota Hilux canvas covers are the perfect solution for tradies, contractors, and even dog owners who want the added assurance that their seats are fully protected from rips, tears, or punctures from sharp items like toolboxes, keys, and claws.
Here’s Why Your Custom Seat Covers Need to Fit Correctly
An essential part of any seat cover’s reliability is fit, and universal seat covers are notorious for their haphazard fit. Generic, oversized seat covers don’t just look bad, though. Their poor fit leaves the possibility open for either debris to get trapped between the seat and the cover, or for the cover itself to cause abrasive damage to the seat.
When it comes to the best-made canvas car seat covers, Hilux covers are sized, moulded, and cut exclusively for Hilux seats, and their superior fit guarantees that you never have to worry about:
· Gaps or slippage that could harm your seats;
· Debris getting trapped under the cover; or,
· Unkempt seat covers distracting from the appeal of your truck.
And if your seats, armrests, or console are already showing signs of wear, these covers are an inexpensive way to keep the damage out of sight until you’ve had an opportunity to repair them.
Make Sure Your Seat Covers Are Certified SRS Safe
It’s no surprise that as a complement to the Hilux’s undeniably brawny demeanours, that the 7th and 8th generation models would also come with one of the most advanced Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRSs) for mid-sized trucks in the world. Late-model Hiluxes have 7 airbags, which means when it comes to seat covers, they have to be engineered to allow the side-mounted bags to deploy as designed.
In order to be certified as compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR) guidelines on airbag compatibility, Hilux canvas seat covers feature custom safety seams and stitching that are designed to break away to allow side-mounted airbags to deploy successfully if they’re activated. It’s a feature that the best aftermarket seat cover manufacturers are proud to certify, and ensuring that your seat covers remain complaint for as long as you own them is as straightforward as:
· Ensuring that your seat covers are always installed or reinstalled on the correct side of the vehicle;
· Making sure that your seats, and seat covers’ SRS labels are correctly aligned; and,
· Instantly removing and replacing any seat cover with ripped or frayed side stitching.
Suffice it to say, when it comes to safety and high-quality canvas seat covers, Toyota Hilux isn’t one to be left behind. It’s peace of mind that a set of covers that are so effective at protecting your seat, can also help to protect you too.
The Final Word
At the end of the day, whether it’s during work or recreation, you want to take care of your Hilux’s upholstery and trim. Protecting your interior is as much a part of helping your vehicle retain its valve as avoiding paint chips and servicing the engine, so you don’t want to neglect to take early, preventive steps.
With the wide range of canvas seat covers Hilux owners have at their disposal, you can get ahead, and stay ahead of destructive wear and tear on your interior. And this way, you can still enjoy the comfort of your factory interior anytime you want.
