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

The Mini R55 R56 R57 Left Seat Half-Leather Sport Heated is a factory, sports seat from the Seats and benches category, designed for the front left side of Mini vehicles. The combination of half-leather upholstery with a heating function ensures significantly higher driving comfort and an aesthetic, dynamic interior finish. The red color adds character to the cabin and emphasizes the car's sporty style.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7255589-2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7255589
• Substitutable numbers: 52107255589, 7255589, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat Construction and Purpose

The presented seat has been designed as a front element for the driver's side, intended for Mini models of the R55, R56, and R57 series. The profile of the seat and backrest is typical for sports versions – it provides better lateral support in corners and a stable position behind the wheel, which translates to more precise vehicle control.

Half-leather upholstery combines the practicality of fabric with the elegance of leather, making the seat easier to keep clean and improving the visual appeal of the interior. The red color creates a distinct stylistic accent, fitting well with both dark and lighter cabin arrangements.

User Comfort and Heating Function

The built-in seat heating enhances driving comfort in colder conditions, reducing the interior warm-up time compared to the vehicle's heater alone. This function is particularly valuable for daily use of the car during the autumn and winter seasons, improving the driver's perceived thermal comfort.

The sporty seat profile, combined with the half-leather finish, provides stable body support on longer journeys, reducing fatigue and the need for frequent position adjustments. This makes the seat suitable for both city driving and dynamic driving outside the city.

Application in Tuning and Interior Modernization

The Mini R55 R56 R57 Left Seat Half-Leather Sport Heated is a suitable choice for replacing a worn driver's seat, as well as for planned interior modernization towards a sportier character. Using an original half-leather seat helps maintain stylistic consistency with other cabin elements and ensures proper fitment to factory mounting points.

If you want to better understand how to use used seats to improve interior ergonomics and appearance, check out the guide Car Interior Tuning with Global Parts – Used Seats and Steering Wheels, where you will find practical tips on selecting and installing these types of components.

Selection, Installation, and Vehicle Integration

As an element from the Seats and benches group, the seat has been designed to work with factory mounting points and the electrical system responsible for powering the heating function. When selecting, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version to ensure proper operation of all functions and correct fitment to the rails and mounts.

If you are expanding or replacing the entire seating set, consider installing the seat in pairs with other elements of the same stylistic line to maintain a cohesive cabin appearance. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

Benefits of Choosing an Original Used Seat

Choosing a used, original sports seat allows for a significant reduction in interior modernization costs compared to purchasing new parts, while maintaining factory geometry and fitment to the vehicle's structure. You receive a product designed specifically for Mini, which minimizes the risk of installation problems and ensures the correct driving position.

A used seat with a heating function is also a sensible compromise between price and functionality – you gain an advanced feature that improves driving comfort while keeping modernization costs at a reasonable level.