Coverland Toyota Tacoma Seat Cover Review: The Easiest Interior Upgrade I've Made

NEW DARK BROWN COVERLAND SEAT COVERS THE DAY OF THE INSTALL.

My 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-Road came with gray cloth seats. Functionally, they were fine, but not exactly what I wanted. I had always admired the brown leather seats available on the Limited trim, there’s just something about the warm color that just fits the vibe of a built overland rig and really adds a premium feel to the interior. The problem is I didn’t buy the Limited, and a factory seat swap was more time and money than I wanted to spend on a problem that isn’t really a problem.

That’s where I came across Coverland.

I’d seen them pop up in the Tacoma community a few times and actually met them at a show once. Looking through their site, the dark brown color option caught my eye immediately. They were close enough to that Limited look without the Limited price tag. I grabbed a set, did the install myself, and here’s everything you need to know.

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Why I Wanted Seat Covers in the First Place

If you daily drive your overland rig like I do, your interior takes a beating. Gear going in and out, dirty clothes after a weekend in the woods, and food and coffee spills on long drives. The gray cloth seats show absolutely everything and cleaning them is a pain.

Beyond protection, I just wanted the interior to feel more premium. I’ve put a lot of thought into every exterior mod on my truck and the inside was starting to just feel left behind. New seat covers felt like a practical upgrade that also fit my aesthetic.

The Seat Covers I Got

I went with the dark brown faux leather covers. The material is surprisingly thick and padded for extra comfort. The center sections of the seat have perforations which help with breathability and honestly just look great. The stitching is clean and overall construction feels like something that’s going to hold up over time, not crack and peel after a year.

The color is exactly what I was after. It’s a warm dark brown that reads very close to the leather on the Limited Tacoma seats. Not identical but close enough that I was happy with it.

The Install

I’ll be honest, I was expecting this to be a frustrating afternoon install. Seat covers have a reputation for being a pain to get on cleanly, especially custom fit ones.

It actually wasn’t bad at all. The covers come with a pretty straightforward set of straps, hooks, and hardware and the fitment on the TRD Off-Road seats was solid. I did the fronts first which took maybe 10 minutes per seat getting everything seated properly and the straps routed underneath.

The rear was a little more tedious as it took wrapping multiple straps across the bench seat, and connecting the two pieces together then finishing it up with the middle panel which just velcro’s on.

A few things that help during the install:

Getting the cover positioned correctly before you start tucking anything saves a lot of frustration. Take a minute to center it and make sure the perforated section lines up with the seat cushion before pulling anything tight.

The straps underneath the seat need to be snug not pulled super tight. I learned this the hard way with the first strap as I pulled so hard I actually ripped it. Just get them firm and even on both sides.

Coverland sends a flat plastic trim tool which was super helpful to tuck the edges into the seat gaps cleanly without tearing anything.

Overall, I’d call it a one hour to two hour install if you’re super picky for the full set and if you haven’t installed seat covers before.

How They Look

This is the part I was most curious about going in and I'm genuinely happy with how it turned out. The dark brown against the rest of the TRD Off-Road interior looks intentional. It's warm, it's clean, and it makes the cab feel like a different truck.

The perforations in the center section add a nice detail that keeps it from looking like a basic seat cover. From most angles it reads close enough to real leather that people who don't know what they're looking at assume it is.

One thing I will note though, is that the rear headrest covers are not great. Unlike the fitted-front headrest covers, these are just flaps that fold over the rear head rests. Since I usually fold my seats down to make space for my portable fridge, I don’t use the rear head rests anyway but it’s something worth noting.

After Living With Them

A few things worth knowing after putting some time on them.

Cleaning is easy. Wipe down with a damp cloth and they look fresh. Way easier than trying to get anything out of gray cloth.

The perforations breathe reasonably well for a faux leather cover. It's not as breathable as cloth but it's not the sweaty experience some leather alternatives can be in the summer.

The fitment has held up pretty great (even with a broken strap). The straps are still holding everything in place the same as day one and they haven’t shifted around.

One honest note - faux leather in a hot truck in an Arkansas summer gets warm. It's not unbearable but it's noticeably warmer than cloth on a hot day before the AC kicks in. Worth knowing if you live somewhere that gets brutal in the summer.

Would I Buy Them Again?

Yeah, without hesitation. The quality is solid for the price, the install is manageable, and the end result looks way better than I expected a seat cover to look. If you've been on the fence about whether covers can actually make a truck interior look good rather than just protected, these are a good example of what's possible.

The dark brown specifically is a great choice if you're running a more earth tone build and want the interior to match the vibe. It's not a mod anyone talks about but it makes a real difference in how the inside of the truck feels every single day.

FAQ

Are Coverlandusa seat covers worth it for a Toyota Tacoma? For the price and quality they're a solid buy. The fitment on the TRD Off-Road was good, the material is thick and durable, and they look a lot better than a generic seat cover. If you want to protect your seats and upgrade the interior look at the same time they're worth it.

How hard are Coverlandusa seat covers to install? Not bad. Budget two to three hours for a full set if it's your first time. The fronts take longer than the rear. A plastic trim tool helps with tucking the edges cleanly.

Do faux leather seat covers get hot in summer? They do get warmer than cloth on hot days before the AC kicks in. It's not extreme but worth knowing if you're in a hot climate.

Will these fit a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road? Yes, mine fit really well. Always double check the year and trim on the Coverlandusa site when ordering to make sure you're getting the right fit for your specific configuration.

Do seat covers affect airbag deployment? Coverlandusa covers are designed with airbag compatibility. Check the specific product listing for details on your model year to confirm.