# Vegan Vehicle Interiors BMW and MINI Will Offer Vegan Interiors From 2023 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-and-mini References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/bmw-and-mini-cars-to-feature-vegan-interiors-from-2023-07-09-2022/)  Leather interior has been a mainstay of the luxury automotive market for quite some time, but BMW and [MINI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charismatic-simplicity) will be foregoing it in lieu of a decidedly more eco-friendly alternative. The brands will begin offering [vegan interior finishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather) to replace its leather alternatives to reduce carbon emissions by 85%. The change is set to take place for the brands 2023 vehicles and comes as part of the [BMW Group's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV) commitment two achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050. The vegan-friendly interiors from BMW and MINI are achieved using a series of materials that all create a leather-like experience. The initiative will also see additional animal-based ingredients removed from other aspects of the vehicle including protective coatings with gelatin, paints with lanolin and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Interior Finishings:** The trend towards eco-friendly interior finishings in the luxury automotive market presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and offer sustainable alternatives. - **Veganism in Automobiles:** The trend towards vegan interiors in luxury vehicles presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and offer cruelty-free, environmentally conscious options. - **Animal-free Protective Coatings:** The trend towards removing animal-based ingredients from protective coatings presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and offer cruelty-free, sustainable alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry has the opportunity to lead the way in offering sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for luxury vehicle interiors. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The materials industry has the opportunity to develop and offer sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional luxury interior materials. - **Animal-free Coatings and Paints:** The coatings and paints industry has the opportunity to develop and offer cruelty-free and environmentally conscious alternatives to traditional coatings and paints that use animal-based ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ethical Vehicle Interior Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-interiors.md) - [Plant-Based Car Leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-alternative-1.md) - [Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-construction.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [Reforged Automaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charismatic-simplicity.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Luxury Vegan Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-1.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md)