Mini Cooper R55 R56 Sport Cloth Fabric / Red Leather Front Left N/S Seat Heated

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini Cooper R55 R56 Sport Cloth Fabric / Red Leather Front Left N/S Seat Heated is an original, used seat from the Seats and benches category, designed for the front left side of Mini vehicles. The sporty profile, partial leather finish, and heating function create a comfortable and ergonomic driver's workspace, improving body stabilization and comfort during daily use. The red finish adds a distinctive character to the interior, emphasizing the car's dynamic style.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7242359-2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7242359
• Substitutable numbers: 52107242359, 7242359, 52102753479, 2753479
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat construction and purpose

The presented seat is designed as a front element, mounted on the left side of the vehicle, intended for the driver. The sporty geometry of the seat and backrest promotes stable support in corners, while the partial leather upholstery provides a balanced compromise between durability and comfort. The red color serves as a strong visual accent that blends well with interiors of a sporty nature or those that have been individually modified.

Usage comfort and heating function

The seat is equipped with a heating function, which significantly improves thermal comfort during colder months. The heated seat and backrest allow for a pleasant interior temperature to be reached more quickly, relieving the cabin heating system and increasing driver comfort on both short and long trips. The partial leather surface works in tandem with the heating system, ensuring even heat distribution and making the upholstery easier to keep clean.

Aesthetic values and integration with the Mini interior

The red sports seat fits well into the styling of Mini models, where contrasting color accents are often used. This type of element allows you to refresh the cabin, give it a more dynamic character, and coherently complement other interior modifications, such as a sports steering wheel, decorative trim, or contrasting stitching. Thanks to its factory origin, the proper proportions, backrest line, and ergonomics typical of this brand are maintained.

Condition, fitment, and service application

This is a used item, sourced from dismantling, intended as a replacement for a damaged or worn driver's seat in a Mini. The original construction facilitates installation in factory mounting points, which helps maintain the correct position behind the wheel and proper interaction with other interior elements. This type of seat is suitable both for standard service replacement and for upgrading the cabin towards a more sporty character.

Interior expansion and additional resources

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 passenger seats, rear benches, or headrests, check out the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

To better plan your cabin transformation and assess the impact of replacing seats on comfort and vehicle value, it is worth reading our guide: Interior transformation: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.