There comes a time in life when you want to move on up and treat yourself to some trappings of luxury. But big-ticket items like a nicer living space or a nicer car, well, they can be a little too big of a leap to take. That’s why I love upgrades like TuxMat floor mats. For the price of a new outfit, you can give your car a mature and meaningful enhancement you’ll be able to enjoy every time you drive.
Check out the TuxMat catalog and see what fitments they have for your make and model.
Floor mats are sneakily significant elements in your car’s interior design. If you’re just running regular old factory ones, or maybe some universal units you got off the rack at an auto parts store, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about them.
However, a set of classy and well-engineered floor mats like what you get from TuxMat can really transform the look and vibe of a car much more easily than pretty much any other accessory. We fitted this tenth-generation 2020 Honda Civic with a set of TuxMat’s front and rear fitted mats, and instantly converted the car from common commuter to refined ride.
It’s tough to find upgrades for this car that keep it clean—a modified Civic doesn’t usually scream “mature adult.” A TuxMat kit is no janky universal accessory, though. It’s the perfect way to add some personalization that makes a splash, but is simultaneously subtle enough to feel sophisticated.
TuxMat Design
TuxMat hits a great balance between “industrial” and “luxury” in its aesthetics. Bold edges, hard lines, and deep texture give these floor mats a very tough look while the dark coloring and chrome emblems make them feel luxurious.
The design is functional, too. Tracked dirt, snow, and spilled drinks get isolated in TuxMat’s deep channels and then contained by high walls. Shoes, boots, paws, and claws don’t easily scuff the material at all, making it easy to keep your car clean no matter who’s carpooling with you.
If you do get some snow or grime inside, cleaning couldn’t be easier. Just vacuum, wipe, or rinse off with water and your TuxMat floor mats will look new again.
TuxMat Quality
TuxMat uses a waterproof vinyl layer on top, an EVA core for durability, and a non-slip bottom layer to keep its mats securely in place. A thick layer of stiching runs around the outside to keep itself together, and a heavy-duty heel pad keeps you from wearing any holes through.
Even the TuxMat emblems are nice looking—they feel like real metal and are attached with screws, not dinky adhesive.
TuxMat floor mats are heavy, hold their shape, and hold up against pretty much anything you can throw at them. The brand uses the phrase “like a hazmat suit for your floors,” to descibe the product. I think they’re more like a Tuxedo, but, a James Bond one that’s bulletproof and ready for anything.
TuxMat Fitment
Extreme interior coverage is what TuxMat does best. These floor mats protect far more than just what’s directly under the driver’s feet, they come all the way up the footwells up to the center console and door sill. That’s a huge part of why installing them makes such a dramatic difference aesthetically, and it also makes them the ultimate option for interior protection.
We’ve now test-fitted TuxMat floor mats on three different vehicles—this Civic, a Toyota RAV4, and a Ford Maverick—and in each instance, the mats fit with laser precision and stickler-satisfying perfection. They’re perfectly shaped and contoured to fit exactly with hundreds of makes and models.
If your car uses clips or loops to hold its factory mats in place, you’ll find provisions to use the same in your new TuxMat, finishing off the OE-level fitment.
But even though they’re much bigger and stiffer than standard factory mats, they have plenty of give for a very painless installation and come with additional clips for extra security should you need them.
Huge Upgrade From Factory Floor Mats
Even the nicest stock floor mats tend to be thin and uninspiring. TuxMat kicks their butt in looks and utility, making any interior they’re dropped into immediatley better looking and better protected. They have a bold look without being gaudy or ostentacious. And because they protect your investment while enhancing it, the purchase price is an easy splurge to justify.
A TuxMat floor mat kit is a mature automotive upgrade that you’ll get to enjoy every time you drive, and you’ll be grateful for every time you have to clean them. Check out the TuxMat site today and see what they have for your vehicle.
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