Cloth. Have no doubts, his is as reliable as it gets. The ride is responsive to driver input. How economical is this! Just in, his terrific 2009 Honda Accord comes with a 2.4L I4 DOHC i-VTEC 16V engine and FWD. New Car Test Drive called it "...big on efficiency, hether that means getting the most power and range from a gallon of gas, elivering the most interior space for the exterior dimensions or providing the smoothest, uietest ride and highest level of crash protection with the least weight..." Dominates the 10 Best Cars list. Defies the gas pump delivering an estimated 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Highway / 24 MPG combined.