Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Sport Front Seat Heated Leather Gravity Right O/S

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Sport Front Seat Heated Leather Gravity Right O/S is a factory-original sports front seat designed for the right side, upholstered in black leather and equipped with a heating function. This item from the Seats and benches category allows you to refresh the interior of your Mini, improving ergonomics, thermal comfort, and cabin aesthetics. Thanks to its original design, the seat maintains proper seating geometry and firm support during daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7132546-3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7132546
• Substitutable numbers: 7132546, 52107132546
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Construction and purpose of the seat

The presented seat is a sports version of the front seat mounted on the right side in Mini R50/R53 series models. It has been designed as an OEM component, which means it fits factory mounting points and works correctly with the original rails and the vehicle's electrical system. The profiling of the backrest and seat promotes stable posture for the driver or passenger during dynamic driving, while simultaneously ensuring comfort in everyday use.

Upholstery material and comfort of use

The upholstery is made of black leather, which gives the car's interior a more organized, cohesive, and elegant character. The leather surface is resistant to typical operational wear and, with proper care, retains an aesthetic appearance for a long time. The use of leather also makes it easier to keep the seat clean – dirt can be removed using dedicated leather upholstery care products.

The built-in heating function improves thermal comfort during colder months, shortening the time required to warm up the interior in the seating area. Properly designed heating zones ensure even heat distribution, which increases comfort during longer trips and daily commutes.

Ergonomics and sports features

The sporty character of the seat is reflected in the more pronounced side bolsters of the backrest and seat, which limit body movement in corners. This improves the subjective sense of vehicle control and the stability of the seating position. The seat construction was developed with the aim of maintaining a correct spinal position, which is important during long-term vehicle use.

The placement on the vehicle in the front right zone allows for a direct replacement of the existing passenger seat in a Mini without the need to interfere with the body structure. Properly selected geometry of the rails and mounting points facilitates installation and subsequent seat adjustment.

Application in interior modernization

Replacing a standard seat with a sports, leather model with heating is a simple way to technically and visually refresh a Mini cabin. This type of upgrade can positively influence the perception of the interior by the user and a potential vehicle buyer. When completing a full set of seats, it is worth considering choosing a driver's seat with similar specifications to maintain stylistic and functional consistency.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as rear seats, benches, or additional seating, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

Benefits of choosing a used seat

This item comes from the secondary market, which allows for cost reduction compared to purchasing a new component, while maintaining the original construction and fitment for the vehicle. Choosing a used seat from disassembly also aligns with the principles of a circular economy – reusing functional components reduces the demand for new part production and limits waste.

To better plan your cabin upgrade, it is worth reading a guide describing the impact of branded seats from disassembly on comfort and vehicle value – detailed information can be found in the article "Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from disassembly will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car".