A number of automakers are eliminating leather or limiting it to certain trims. The 2026 Cherokee doesn’t offer leather, even in the range-topping Overland. Luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes
Hyundai and JLR are testing Uncaged’s faux leather, which mimics the look, feel, and scent of cowhide Hyundai partners with Uncaged Innovations to develop plant-based leather for car interiors. The