A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion Discussion Forum for the D5 Audi A8 Produced from 2017-Present
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Valcona vs Valetta

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-18-2018, 07:41 AM
  #11  
AudiWorld Member
 
Mike911A8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Harrisburg, Pa.
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
Received 69 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

+1 re the full leather. You see that dashboard and the rest of the upgraded leather 100% of the time you are in the car, and at least to me, it seems to have become the dominant feature of my car. Love it! Mike
Old 11-18-2018, 03:50 PM
  #12  
AudiWorld Member
 
bravo659's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Rockaway Beach
Posts: 489
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by angrypengu
Turns out the comfort headrests are gone in the D5. I sat in one and I could not find this feature...sadly.

To close the loop on this, the Valetta leather is surprisingly nice, but the lack of full leather on the dashboard, center armrest, and the doors is what did it for me. Thus, I bought the luxury package which has the sport seats and the full extended leather throughout. The Valetta leather on the comfort seats is surprisingly alright, and it's hard to tell that it's not top o' the line leather, but whatever they use on the dash/center armrest/doors is hideous, and "hard".

This is the valetta 22-way comfort seats on the premium package that didnt come with the valcona leather. its durable i must say.
Does the dealer have the First Edition Package you can get with the Executive Package.

Last edited by bravo659; 11-18-2018 at 03:53 PM.
Old 11-18-2018, 03:52 PM
  #13  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
angrypengu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,876
Received 789 Likes on 576 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by bravo659

This is the valetta 22-way comfort seats on the premium package that didnt come with the valcona leather. its durable i must say.
Yup, and this is the one on the D5.

The leather on the seats made me pause a little and think twice about paying more for the luxury package/sport seats because it looked pretty darn good, and felt pretty good, but as I mentioned before, it was "everything else" that made me spring for the luxury package.



Old 11-18-2018, 04:21 PM
  #14  
AudiWorld Member
 
bravo659's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Rockaway Beach
Posts: 489
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by angrypengu
Yup, and this is the one on the D5.

The leather on the seats made me pause a little and think twice about paying more for the luxury package/sport seats because it looked pretty darn good, and felt pretty good, but as I mentioned before, it was "everything else" that made me spring for the luxury package.


I think i would had done the same and minimize on the cost of ownership of the D5.
The only order i would had made if i decided to go with the D5 was the Premium package and the Executive package
keep the stock wheels on 19".
Old 03-06-2019, 06:41 AM
  #15  
AudiWorld Junior Member
 
markpow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: OH
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So the executive comfort seats give you Valetta and includes massage?

I read that the Valcona gives maybe an extra layer of comfort to the seats. I'm pretty picky and would want the more comfort option.. coming from a Lexus with very plush seats (semi aniline, I don't know what leather they use though or is that the term?)
Old 03-07-2019, 11:43 AM
  #16  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
angrypengu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,876
Received 789 Likes on 576 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by markpow
So the executive comfort seats give you Valetta and includes massage?

I read that the Valcona gives maybe an extra layer of comfort to the seats. I'm pretty picky and would want the more comfort option.. coming from a Lexus with very plush seats (semi aniline, I don't know what leather they use though or is that the term?)
Having sat in both, the Valcona is softer. Here in Canada, the executive package gives you Valcona leather, in a nice textured weave that adds a bit of cushion.
Old 03-08-2019, 07:16 AM
  #17  
AudiWorld Member
 
dwboston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 399
Received 8 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Audi's Valcona leather is really great with the diamond stitching pattern. I love it in my D4.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BeanIU
Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
6
04-09-2018 06:57 PM
daf999999
Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
3
03-04-2013 03:19 PM
Marc Collins
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
48
05-27-2002 07:42 AM
Big D
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
32
05-22-2001 11:38 AM
KraTOR
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
6
04-10-1999 12:45 PM



Quick Reply: Valcona vs Valetta



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:54 AM.