In contrast to the blue detailing on the standard Focus RS, the RS500 features a special red colour scheme, notably on the stitching of the leather trim on the steering wheel, door trim and
gear lever gaiter, and on the floor mats.
The interior of the SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept dazzles with striking contrasts: The leather multifunction sports steering wheel and
the gear lever gaiter in black Fine Nappa leather are accentuated with contrasting stitching in snow white, as are the center armrest and the dashboard cover.
The passenger compartment is trimmed with crimson stitched leather on the dashboard, armrests, steering wheel rings,
gear lever gaiter and sides, and with stripes on seat inserts and floor mats, while the panoramic glass roof is edge - trimmed in black leather.
However, you can't fit an Alcantara
gear lever gaiter on cars equipped with the dual - clutch «box — the short stubby lever that the semi-auto transmission comes with sprouts from the centre console without any need of a fabric or leather covering.
Not exact matches
Lotus's open-gate
gear lever is a big improvement on previous shifters and sexy enough to not need a surround or
gaiter.
Matching red double stitching also appears on the black leather - clad steering wheel and black
gear -
lever gaiter.
Red double stitching on the black leather - clad steering wheel and black
gear -
lever gaiter matches those on the seats and the roof - lining is trimmed in black fabric, augmenting the focused ambience.
Other interior highlights include visible red stitching for the Alcantara steering wheel trim and handbrake
gaiter, as well as an alloy
gear lever knob.
An cockpit ambience inspired by motor racing is created by the BMW M Performance sports steering wheel in Alcantara / carbon finish with red central marking and Race Display in 12 - o'clock position, a
gear lever and handbrake handle in carbon and an Alcantara
gaiter.