BMW X3
Welcome to the ultimate BMW X3 community
5.7KVIEWS
48REPLIES
33APPRECIATES
22ACTIVE PEOPLE
YesterdayLAST POST
08-28-2025
08-28-2025
skyscraper_g80 user avatar
skyscraper_g80
First Lieutenant
Australia
396 REP
348 POSTS
Has anyone modified or swapped out any of the interior plastics on the new X3?

While the MY26 models bring a few minor improvements, I'm still keen wanting to change up or hide some of the lacklustre plastics and have been looking into a few different options such as:
  • Wrapping the piano black surfaces with matte PPF or brushed aluminium-style vinyl (e.g. 3M 2080)
  • Fitting aftermarket covers from Aliexpress (e.g. leather-look, carbon-look, alcantara etc.)
  • Replacing certain parts with OEM versions from the Chinese G48 X3 (e.g. champagne gold door handles/dash trims, gloss black vent & seat memory control panels)

Would be keen to see pics of anyone who has done these kind of mods. Here are some photos for inspiration:

bmw-x3-long-wheelbase-g48-interior-04.jpg
S4054a285a02f48e09738bb283e188dfb0.jpegSf15df1cff03846228248961f69cdf4f6P.jpgS3275bf17d6004726be9f85bdf46ec481L.jpg
Appreciate0
08-28-2025
08-28-2025
madkiller user avatar
madkiller
Obergruppenführer
Hungary
67 REP
115 POSTS
I don’t know where these can be purchased.
Appreciate0
08-28-2025
08-28-2025
Dcioni user avatar
Dcioni
Registered
199 REP
117 POSTS
Alcantara could be a cool option. But probably a ton of work and not something I’d want to do to a brand new car.
Appreciate0
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
kimona user avatar
kimona
Private First Class
108 REP
167 POSTS
How about these?
An image attached to this post, provided by the posterAn image attached to this post, provided by the poster
Appreciate0
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
kimona user avatar
kimona
Private First Class
108 REP
167 POSTS
And this:
An image attached to this post, provided by the poster
Appreciate1
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
Ravenous666 user avatar
Ravenous666
Colonel
Germany
2,182 REP
2.3K POSTS
Any link where to get it?
Appreciate0
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
strike4A user avatar
strike4A
Major
581 REP
1K POSTS
kimona wrote
How about these?
These ones for the centre console actually look ok. For the G01 it was actually possible to retrofit the G02/X4 leather trims in place of the G01 plastic ones.

The ones for the window switches don't look good to me.
Appreciate0
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
strike4A user avatar
strike4A
Major
581 REP
1K POSTS
Appreciate1
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
kimona user avatar
kimona
Private First Class
108 REP
167 POSTS
Appreciate2
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
alpinewhite3 user avatar
alpinewhite3
Major
United_States
595 REP
1.1K POSTS
I never thought i would say this but i may actually end up covering that horrendous piano black under the door handle- do you have a link for that? God forbid, BMW spend the extra 50 cents per car to put a soft touch surface there from the factory.
Appreciate1
02-09-2026
02-09-2026
kimona user avatar
kimona
Private First Class
108 REP
167 POSTS
Appreciate2
03-02-2026
03-02-2026
BBatt98 user avatar
BBatt98
New Member
Germany
18 REP
15 POSTS
Not gonna lie, I really like the leather center console surround.
Appreciate0
03-02-2026
03-02-2026
mad murph user avatar
mad murph
Private
69 REP
89 POSTS
Anyone know if they do any covers for the rear doors? I can't find anything
Appreciate1
03-02-2026
03-02-2026
Reliable P user avatar
Reliable P
New Member
5 REP
19 POSTS
the leather stuff at the console looks nice! aliexpress time!
Appreciate1
03-02-2026
03-02-2026
JTN user avatar
JTN
Registered
0 REP
2 POSTS
The "reviews" on Aliexpress aren't great. Would like to see some non marketing material photos of the real thing. Black if possible.
Appreciate0
03-02-2026
03-02-2026
GrahameS user avatar
GrahameS
Enlisted Member
Australia
15 REP
35 POSTS
I actually like the piano black trim (might grab a cover once it gets scratched). I’ve got a leather console cover and Alcantara handle covers on the way from Taobao, will post some photos once they arrive.

Just make sure you double-check compatibility, as some parts are different between the G48 and G45. I ordered seat covers for the G48 and they didn’t fit because the seat shape is slightly different on the G45. The second-row center console pad is also different, I believe the G45 has cupholders there, while the G48 has an additional wireless charging pad instead. Just make sure check on your car first.
An image attached to this post, provided by the posterAn image attached to this post, provided by the poster
Appreciate0
03-04-2026
03-04-2026
KuroNya user avatar
KuroNya
Private
52 REP
58 POSTS
GrahameS wrote
I actually like the piano black trim (might grab a cover once it gets scratched). I’ve got a leather console cover and Alcantara handle covers on the way from Taobao, will post some photos once they arrive.

Just make sure you double-check compatibility, as some parts are different between the G48 and G45. I ordered seat covers for the G48 and they didn’t fit because the seat shape is slightly different on the G45. The second-row center console pad is also different, I believe the G45 has cupholders there, while the G48 has an additional wireless charging pad instead. Just make sure check on your car first.
Yes, G48 & G45 start their differences from Driver Seat Back. Many G48 Front Row Seat Back accessories won't work on G45, and continues until the end of the second row. Btw, the after market center console pieces actually differ in color, and I can confirm because I threw them away :mad0259:
Appreciate1
03-05-2026
03-05-2026
Locotiki user avatar
Locotiki
Enlisted Member
United_States
51 REP
54 POSTS
JTN wrote
The "reviews" on Aliexpress aren't great. Would like to see some non marketing material photos of the real thing. Black if possible.
I ordered the side covers for the center console but the screwed up and sent the full cover.
Thought I would post for those looking for an image. I held it in place, and it actually doesn’t look bad. Personally, I prefer the brushed aluminum look, so I won’t be using it.
An image attached to this post, provided by the poster
Appreciate3
03-05-2026
03-05-2026
kimona user avatar
kimona
Private First Class
108 REP
167 POSTS
Locotiki wrote
I ordered the side covers for the center console but the screwed up and sent the full cover.
Thought I would post for those looking for an image. I held it in place, and it actually doesn’t look bad. Personally, I prefer the brushed aluminum look, so I won’t be using it.
It looks nice. I like it. Does the leather colour and texture match the interior?
Appreciate0
03-06-2026
03-06-2026
Locotiki user avatar
Locotiki
Enlisted Member
United_States
51 REP
54 POSTS
kimona wrote
It looks nice. I like it. Does the leather colour and texture match the interior?
The color does, but the stitching doesn't, at least not for my car.
It doesn't look half bad with it on, but I prefer the aluminum.
Appreciate0
03-06-2026
03-06-2026
kimona user avatar
kimona
Private First Class
108 REP
167 POSTS
Locotiki wrote
The color does, but the stitching doesn't, at least not for my car.
It doesn't look half bad with it on, but I prefer the aluminum.
Hmmm... I was thinking of getting this, but now I wonder if the stitching will match the greyish colour stitching in the X3 30's black SensaTec interior?
Appreciate0
03-08-2026
03-08-2026
JLoft user avatar
JLoft
New Member
2 REP
7 POSTS
Locotiki wrote
The color does, but the stitching doesn't, at least not for my car.
Is it the color of the stitching or the length of the stitches? Or something else?
Appreciate1