4GS7

This. Well, I would not consider 3LT Kalahari. I always wanted Kalahari, but I want a black dash.

tunaman

This sucks, and is going backward. Would be fine for an option, or for a 2LT treatment, but just compromises the full upgrade 3LT interior IMHO.

I had planned on getting Kalahari 3LT in my '16 I'm getting this year, but now will have to completely rethink my selection.

r75vet

I love the 2015 3lt Kalahari interior. There is plenty of black on this car for contrast. The combo interior is just right. Without the full dash I would have ordered 2lt.

zoomer96

I totally agree. 3LT's in Kalahari is too much tan on the dash. 2LT was my choice. I also chose suede which I'm very happy with.

StingRaycer

I chose the 2LT because I did not want the full Kalahari dash. I like the look of the Kalahari dash but it seemed to reflect a glare into the windshield more than the 2LT with the Black dash. I think the new 2016 change is a good one but that is just my opinion. OP if you like it that is what matters.

tunaman

...and that's the point - those who don't want the full dash have an alternative to order. Those who do no longer have that luxury.

Bucknut2006

Happy with my 3LT kalahari interior. Not sure what I would have ordered with the changes.

AFVETTE

WOW, guess I missed that. So your saying my 2014 2LT looks like a 2016 3LT?

StingRaycer

Not exactly, I was precluded from ordering the full leather 3LT unless I accepted the full Kalahari Dash which I did not want but there was no Kalahari 3 LT alternative with a dark dash so I ordered the 2LT.

Crawler

3LTKalahari is now inline with the 3LTGrey and 3LTAdrenaline Red interior packages.


I'm not arguing one way or the other. Just clarifying for those that are unsure what was meant above.

runner61627

I have a Black 2015 with Kalahari interior that I specifically went with the 3LT because the color extended over the whole dash. It's a stunning look that has brought compliments from everyone that has seen my vette. I think the 2016 3LT with Kalahari won't be as nice, but just my opinion and preference for the full dash color.

RedC7AZ

Another theory is that GM was aware there was a mix of reactions to the 2014/15 3LT, they saw an opportunity to reduce cost, so they decided to eliminate some Kalahari and add black.

billythekid310

Got to have it on the dash.

Vetteman Jack

Time will tell whether buyers like it or not.

mpuzach

The areas that used to be Kalahari but are now Jet Black are still the same leather, just a different color; I doubt that there's a cost difference.

owc6

Yes, it has the same coverage, but the Brownstone is much darker; only a few shades lighter than black.

It's not as dramatic a change, which for me is a good thing. Light colors (or glossiness) on the dash aren't something I think are desirable in a car. Purely from a safety standpoint, not an esthetic one.

tunaman

No glare on ours... A little over a year and 20k miles experience. This is a non issue IMHO.

JerryU

I have a 3LT 2014 Kalahari. Here is a pic below of it compared to a Ferrari California. If it didn't have mostly full leather on the dash would not have spent the extra $'s and have just gotten a 2LT or more probably black interior as I had in the other 3 Vettes. When I bought the C7 my wife had a Cayenne with all tan leather, full on the dash and door panels and loved the look. Got my C7 1st week in October 2013. Have not had an issue with glare in over 1 1/2 years nor did we in the wife's Cayenne with even 100% tan leather on the dash. Even the 3LT has a black strip ~7 inches wide next to the window and a ~14 inch deep black section from the window to close to the dash peak directly in the line of sight.




2014 3LT Kalahari top pic, Ferrari California bottom.

RedC7AZ

The coloring process could make the Kalahari leather cost more or they may not be purchasing as much of it as the black, so the cost is higher.

GM makes decisions that they believe will increase Gross Profits, which is selling more "pricier" 3LTs and/or reducing costs or combination of cost vs 3LT sales that generates higher profits in 2016 than in 2015.

jovette

I like the change......the 2014 and 2015 Kalahari interiors were too much for my liking.