Weber isn't what it used to be.
581305
This is my third Weber grill cover.  The first (Genesis) is over seven years old, the second (Smokey Mountain) just turned five.  This new cover, by comparison, is a piece of junk.  Feels thin and brittle - more like a plastic tarp than the thicker, more flexible covers from years past.  When cold, this cover is RIGID.  When I lift it off the grill and set it down on the deck, it retains the shape of the grill and doesn't collapse/fold.  Sure, this is kind of amusing, but what's going to happen when temperatures dip lower?  I fear it will crack like glass (I'll update this review as winter sets in.)

I'm quite concerned with the direction Weber has chosen. In recent years, they are migrating toward CharBroil quality while keeping the Weber price tag.

Update 3/17/15:
Lowered my rating from two stars to one.  My fears were well founded.  The cover did not last the winter.  The seam at the top of the dome split in December and more recently the flat section above the tray has begun to "perforate" with dime sized holes in the material.  Weber, if you read this: Please pull out of the race to the bottom.  Until recently, you were a trusted source for grilling equipment of exceptional quality and function.  Please, bring that back.
4478205
Does or maybe it does (at this point) live up to WEBER quality. I was VERY surprised. WHY do companies try to re-invent the wheel?
1951558
I bought the Weber cover in 2016 and am very disappointed with it. It has faded and appears to be gray where the sun hits it. Wonder why Weber couldn't find a "fade proof" material.  The cover is lightweight and easy to put on the grill but not worth the money as I ended up buying a different brand through Amazon.
2794124
This one replaces the one I bought ten years ago and they somehow have improved the design and construction.  Certain parts are better than before; like the underneath ventilation hole covers mechanism and where the bottom triangle wire connects to the front foot.  I cook small amounts of BBQ (1 chicken or maybe 2-3 steaks) so this 18 1/2" is perfect for me.  You know what you are getting with a quality company like Weber.
1643864
Cheap thin material. Not like my original weber cover. The color has already faded in the sun and looks 10 years old, when I have only had it a little over a month. Very disappointed
2463263
handle looks good and fits fine but it gets real hot real quick unlike the original wood  handle. Not sure what Weber was thinking here unless this was designed for a gas grill and this version is being sold for the charcoal grill.
4344522
Weber is one of the gold standards of grilling.  This grill design essentially hasn't changed for decades and for a reason.  I've already made some great burgers and smoked some fantastic ribs.  Can't go wrong with a Weber kettle grill.  And I would recommend the gold over the silver due the ash bucket.  The silver's little pan won't hold much and a slight breeze and you or something is covered in ash! $50 for it does seem a bit steep for it, but what are you going to do?
4525213
Not as good as older model but cheap. Bought to replace ten plus year old model, and this is not the same. Non stick surface is not holding up and it tends to have hot spots that create uneven cooking.
4859867
Grill grates are horrible with this model.  The newer model has the little holes at the top of the stainless steel plate and then a cast iron gill grate covering the holes.  On this one the little holes are at the bottom of the troughs so anything any everything clogs them up.
2388237
They have changed the recipe of these pretzel rods recently. They are harder and drier, and they don't taste as good as they used to. In addition, the price went up!
3917019
These fit my Weber Genesis Silver A perfectly as advertised, but they are a far cry from the original Weber product (and priced accordingly).  The surface finish is quite rough and they are bit lighter gauge than the originals.  I would say they are a suitable substitute if your budget is limited and you're not too picky about your grill.  I now wish I had splurged on the Weber version.
2892652
Basket doesn't work well with the new weber genesis grill. The built in elevations mechinisms don't line up perfect and the basket sits on an angle, can't mount to the top of the system, need to use it lower to the burners. Very disappointing.
2394733
We bought this same set up several years ago - which we still have and works wonderfully.  The plunger is the same.  However, the canister has changed and not in good ways.  This new model has thin "springs" that open and close the canister which seem like they will loose their spring if they don't rust and break first.  The plastic walls of the container are much thinner.  The drain holes are much small now too.  Why can't good things just stay the same?  I still think it looks good and do not regret the purchase...I just don't the cheapening of the product.
2748705
I'm disappointed in this new Weber grill. I read all the reviews and thought I was getting a great grill.
Not quite the grilling surface is actually very good
But that's where it stops. I do a lot of grilling I found the temperature control isn't very good and the grill tends to flare up. Past grills you can close lid and it dampens the flame not on this grill. I still
Use this grill a lot but your spending a lot of extra money for nothing just Weber name. I've had the grill for one year and need to replace the burner
Hope this helps don't spend the extra money for Weber gas grill.
4568129
Maybe the design has changed, but this cover fits perfectly and seems much more flexible and sturdy than the covers that came with our old Webers.  Very glad we bought it!
2055307
Installation was easy. The grill plates when on BBQ are not level and do not set right in casting. Not what I remember the original to be.
2712576
Yes I love love love my new Weber. My first  Weber is 25 years old and we have used it to the utmost. Soooo a new one is great!