I went through this last year. honestly, safety was my biggest worry with my XT4 since side airbags are *literally* built into the seat. basically, i didn't wanna risk a cheap fit blocking them. i ended up going a different route to save money while keeping it safe:

* FH Group Neoprene Seat Covers (Found a set for around $40-60)
* Lusso Gear Dog Car Seat Cover for Back Seat (Usually $30-45)

it's been decent enough for hiking grime! it's not quite that custom Katzkin look, but the neoprene feels alright and doesn't mess with my heated seats too much tbh. 👍

Same boat, watching this

Works great for me

sooo i totally get the struggle of wanting to keep your xt4 looking fresh while still being able to take your dog on trails!! i've tried a few things over the years and honestly, if you're on a budget, you dont always have to go the full katzkin route which can cost like $1,500+ installed.

in my experience, i would suggest looking at Coverking Neosupreme Custom Seat Covers. they're way more affordable than leather at around $250-300 for the front row and they fit way tighter than those saggy universal ones. they're water resistant too which is huge for wet dog paws!! plus i didn't notice any issues with my heated seats taking longer to warm up.

another solid budget choice is EKR Custom Fit Seat Covers. basically these look almost like factory leather but for like $200 total on amazon. i think the fit is like 90% as good as katzkin but for a fraction of the price. only downside is the install takes a few hours and your fingers will probably be sore after lol. if u want absolute max protection for the dog tho, maybe just grab a Active Pets Dog Back Seat Cover for the rear for like $35... that way ur high-quality covers dont get shredded. gl!

Great info, saved!