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MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 Sport Carbon Black Leather Front Left N/S Seat Side
SKU: 7229557
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MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 Sport Carbon Black Leather Front Left N/S Seat Side is an original item from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the cabin in Mini vehicles. The sporty design, black color scheme, and leather upholstery create a cohesive, functional solution for drivers expecting better support and an aesthetic interior finish.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7229557
- Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7229557
- Substitutable numbers: 52107229557, 7229557, 52109165421, 9165421, 52102753481, 2753481, KZ
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
- Upholstery material: Leather
- Color: Black
- Category: Seats and Sofas
Purpose and fitment for Mini
The presented seat has been designed as a component mounted on the front left side of the vehicle, which is the driver's side in European versions. The sporty construction provides more pronounced lateral support than standard seats, which improves body stabilization during dynamic driving and faster maneuvers.
As a part dedicated to Mini, the seat maintains factory mounting geometry and body proportions, which facilitates integration with original rails and interior elements. This makes it a practical solution both for replacing a damaged seat and for upgrading the cabin towards a more sporty character.
Material, color, and ergonomics
The upholstery is made of black leather, which facilitates easier maintenance and gives the interior a subdued, technical look. The leather provides a pleasant touch while working well with daily use, maintaining appropriate stiffness and resistance to typical operational loads.
The sporty profile of the backrest and seat supports a natural position behind the wheel, reducing fatigue during longer trips. More pronounced side profiling improves torso and thigh stability, which is particularly noticeable when frequently cornering or driving on the highway.
Functional characteristics of the sports seat
Compared to standard seats, the Mini sports seat offers more decisive support in key body areas. In practice, this translates into:
- better vehicle control thanks to a more stable driver position,
- more predictable body behavior during sudden braking and acceleration,
- a cohesive, sporty cabin look matched to the character of the Mini.
For users planning an interior upgrade, such a seat is a reasonable compromise between daily comfort and more dynamic seating characteristics, without the need for typical track-oriented solutions.
Condition, origin, and practical application
The item comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical replacement or interior upgrade while maintaining the original Mini brand specifications. A used sports seat is a good choice in situations where the existing seat has suffered mechanical wear, upholstery damage, or does not provide the expected support.
In practice, it will work well both as a replacement for the factory driver's seat and as part of a project to gradually improve cabin ergonomics – especially in cars used intensively, over longer distances, or in a more dynamic driving style.
Interior expansion and additional materials
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mini seats and benches category.
For a broader cabin personalization project, it is worth considering other components, such as steering wheels or additional equipment elements. Inspiration and practical tips can be found in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, where it is described how to use used seats and steering wheels to improve comfort and interior aesthetics.
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