Alcantara Headliner/Moonroof

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 09:37 AM

Is the moonroof shade Alcantara, as well?

thereef510 · 11-13-2020, 10:23 AM

yes

MystroX5 · 11-13-2020, 10:26 AM

Yup.

Paladin1 · 11-13-2020, 10:26 AM

Appears to be, or at least looks very similar - it's actually a length of flexible fabric on rollers, that feels like a fine mesh but is obviously opaque to light:

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GOLFFRR · 11-13-2020, 10:30 AM

its def a nice addition if you decide to add it.

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 11:17 AM

Interesting. I have a 2021 X5 M50i with Alcantara headliner. My center section is NOT Alcntara, or anything like it. It's a nylon mesh...typical of the standard headliner. Can someone provide a close up picture? I took delivery about 3 weeks ago. Looks like I may need to get this fixed.

PeterK1 · 11-13-2020, 12:58 PM

My 21 40i has the Alcantra option but the moon roof cover is a black mesh similar to the previous poster

Short changed again ☹️....

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 01:16 PM

I just want to be sure I have what I'm supposed to have. If what I have, is what comes with the Alcantara option, then I'm good. But if others are getting an Alcantara type material moonroof curtain, then that's what BMW is going to need to make good on.

Paladin1 · 11-13-2020, 01:36 PM

I'm not exactly sure what's being asked. The headliner curtain looks and feels like Alcantara to the touch, and matches the surface texture of the surrounding headliner. It's different in the sense that there is not a solid surface underneath like the rest of the headliner - it's a piece of fabric that flexes when you touch it. If you press it, it feels like there is a fine mesh underneath the surface (I'm guessing the material needs to be attached to something), which makes sense because it's, well, a curtain. My best guess is that the fabric is Alcantara (assuming you ordered the Alcantara headliner).

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MystroX5 · 11-13-2020, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin1

I'm not exactly sure what's being asked. The headliner curtain looks and feels like Alcantara to the touch, and matches the surface texture of the surrounding headliner. It's different in the sense that there is not a solid surface underneath like the rest of the headliner - it's a piece of fabric that flexes when you touch it. If you press it, it feels like there is a fine mesh underneath the surface (I'm guessing the material needs to be attached to something), which makes sense because it's, well, a curtain. My best guess is that the fabric is Alcantara (assuming you ordered the Alcantara headliner).

6x magnification, curtain top:
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Spot on. This is a alcantara retractable sun shade. It is what I have in my X7 M50i.

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 01:45 PM

Okay...that's definitely not what I have. I guess I need to go back to the dealer. Will most likely do that Monday. I'll try to post pictures of mine tomorrow

Thank you for taking the time to reply and post the pics...you've been a huge help.

speedyman · 11-13-2020, 01:47 PM

I've owned more vehicles than I can remember at this point and have never given a moments thought to headliner material. What the hell difference does it make?

Paladin1 · 11-13-2020, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat6065

Okay...that's definitely not what I have. I guess I need to go back to the dealer. Will most likely do that Monday. I'll try to post pictures of mine tomorrow

Thank you for taking the time to reply and post the pics...you've been a huge help.

Should also point out and clarify that my car is a MY20 40i - and the MY21 cars have been considerably "fooled around with," in the words of Donald Sutherland, the orange juice guy....

DBV · 11-13-2020, 01:58 PM

My Alcantara roof equipped X5 has a mesh moonroof cover. It's a "2020" X5, but was built in June, spec'd as a 2021. Here in Germany, cars are categorized by the year they're registered, so it's registered as a 2020 model, but has the 2021 changeovers.

In addition to the moonroof cover not being Alcantara, I do not have the glass volume control knob usually included in the Crystal package either. Looks like BMW is cost cutting.

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedyman

I've owned more vehicles than I can remember at this point and have never given a moments thought to headliner material. What the hell difference does it make?

I guess none, to you!

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBV

My Alcantara roof equipped X5 has a mesh moonroof cover. It's a "2020" X5, but was built in June, spec'd as a 2021. Here in Germany, cars are categorized by the year they're registered, so it's registered as a 2020 model, but has the 2021 changeovers.

In addition to the moonroof cover not being Alcantara, I do not have the glass volume control knob usually included in the Crystal package either. Looks like BMW is cost cutting.

Interesting ...looks like a mixed bag, at this point.

Thank you to all who took the time to respond.

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin1

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat6065

Okay...that's definitely not what I have. I guess I need to go back to the dealer. Will most likely do that Monday. I'll try to post pictures of mine tomorrow

Thank you for taking the time to reply and post the pics...you've been a huge help.

Should also point out and clarify that my car is a MY20 40i - and the MY21 cars have been considerably "fooled around with," in the words of Donald Sutherland, the orange juice guy....

Good point...tks.

Cooltones · 11-13-2020, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin1

Should also point out and clarify that my car is a MY20 40i - and the MY21 cars have been considerably "fooled around with," in the words of Donald Sutherland, the orange juice guy....

Good Call. I was just about to point out the same thing. I too have a MY 20 X5 M Sport 40i. The moon roof shade looks and feels like Alcantara. I opted to get a last-minute 2020 build as I wanted the B&W, Acoustic Glass, Glass controls to include the volume knob, cooled/heated cup holders.

Now we're noticing the omission of Alcantara-like moon roof shade for 2021?

Rodrick · 11-13-2020, 02:26 PM

I have a MY 2021 G06 with alcantara roofliner -same as other MY21 above, also have mesh moonroof center liner.

philooo · 11-13-2020, 02:51 PM

What's going on with the 2021 year model ? did every single BMW contractor go bankrupt during the covid shut down earlier this year ?

JonnyCrash · 11-13-2020, 03:19 PM

For those with the mesh covers: do you have the panoramic sunroof or the sky lounge sunroof? I have an alcantara cover with the sky lounge, and it blocks the coloured lights from the sky lounge window when it is closed: the regular sunroof wouldn't need to worry about that. Maybe this is the difference? Or maybe it's just part of the 2021 MY cutbacks. On the bright side, MY21 have the 48volt assist in the i40, which likely makes the auto-start/stop feature a lot smoother...

TomCat6065 · 11-13-2020, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyCrash

For those with the mesh covers: do you have the panoramic sunroof or the sky lounge sunroof? I have an alcantara cover with the sky lounge, and it blocks the coloured lights from the sky lounge window when it is closed: the regular sunroof wouldn't need to worry about that. Maybe this is the difference? Or maybe it's just part of the 2021 MY cutbacks. On the bright side, MY21 have the 48volt assist in the i40, which likely makes the auto-start/stop feature a lot smoother...

I do have the sky lounge as part of the Executive Package.

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TomCat6065 Gear Head 113 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X2 M35i, 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I have a 2021 X5 M50i with Alcantara headliner. My center section is NOT Alcntara, or anything like it. It's a nylon mesh...typical of the standard headliner. Can someone provide a close up picture? I took delivery about 3 weeks ago. Looks like I may need to get this fixed. __________________ 2021 X5 M50i, Carbon Black, Ext Coffee Merino interior, 21" Y Spoke wheels, Matte Poplar woodgrain trim. Adaptive M-Susp, DHP, Exec Package, Park Assist Plus, Driving Assist Pro, Traffic Jam Assist, Heated/Ventilated seats/armrests, Alacantara headliner, Increased speed limiter. My wife drives a 2020 X2 M35i.
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PeterK1 Enlisted Member 37 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Vancouver BC and Palm Desert CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M440i [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]	My 21 40i has the Alcantra option but the moon roof cover is a black mesh similar to the previous poster Short changed again ☹️....
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TomCat6065 Gear Head 113 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X2 M35i, 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I just want to be sure I have what I'm supposed to have. If what I have, is what comes with the Alcantara option, then I'm good. But if others are getting an Alcantara type material moonroof curtain, then that's what BMW is going to need to make good on. __________________ 2021 X5 M50i, Carbon Black, Ext Coffee Merino interior, 21" Y Spoke wheels, Matte Poplar woodgrain trim. Adaptive M-Susp, DHP, Exec Package, Park Assist Plus, Driving Assist Pro, Traffic Jam Assist, Heated/Ventilated seats/armrests, Alacantara headliner, Increased speed limiter. My wife drives a 2020 X2 M35i.
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TomCat6065 Gear Head 113 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X2 M35i, 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Okay...that's definitely not what I have. I guess I need to go back to the dealer. Will most likely do that Monday. I'll try to post pictures of mine tomorrow Thank you for taking the time to reply and post the pics...you've been a huge help. __________________ 2021 X5 M50i, Carbon Black, Ext Coffee Merino interior, 21" Y Spoke wheels, Matte Poplar woodgrain trim. Adaptive M-Susp, DHP, Exec Package, Park Assist Plus, Driving Assist Pro, Traffic Jam Assist, Heated/Ventilated seats/armrests, Alacantara headliner, Increased speed limiter. My wife drives a 2020 X2 M35i.
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Rodrick Enlisted Member 35 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2021 X6 40i (M Sport) Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have a MY 2021 G06 with alcantara roofliner -same as other MY21 above, also have mesh moonroof center liner.
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JonnyCrash Driver 163 Rep 447 Posts Drives: VW GTI, BMW X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	For those with the mesh covers: do you have the panoramic sunroof or the sky lounge sunroof? I have an alcantara cover with the sky lounge, and it blocks the coloured lights from the sky lounge window when it is closed: the regular sunroof wouldn't need to worry about that. Maybe this is the difference? Or maybe it's just part of the 2021 MY cutbacks. On the bright side, MY21 have the 48volt assist in the i40, which likely makes the auto-start/stop feature a lot smoother...
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