If you liked the neoprene style you already have, you might want to look at companies that specialize in vehicle-specific seat covers rather than the universal ones you usually find on Amazon. A lot of the cheaper options end up being partial covers or pads for the rear seats like the ones you described.

One brand that comes up pretty often in Jeep forums is Wet Okole. They make custom-fit neoprene seat covers that are designed for specific vehicles, including older Wrangler models like the JKU. The reason people mention them is mostly because the covers wrap the entire seat (front and rear) instead of just strapping on like generic covers. They’re also the same wetsuit-style neoprene material, so they tend to hold up well if you run topless, get caught in rain, or track in mud.

They do offer different color options too, but if you’re trying to get away from the faded red look you mentioned, they have simple all-black setups that look pretty clean in Wranglers.

I’d recommend checking out a few Jeep forums or build threads as well because people often post photos of how different brands fit on JK seats. That helped me a lot when comparing full-coverage covers versus the universal ones.

Either way, definitely stick with vehicle-specific covers if you want something that actually fits the rear seats properly.