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

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini R55 R56 Front Seat Left N/S Sport Seat Cloth Fabric Red Leather Heated is an original item from the Seats and Benches category, designed for drivers who value a dynamic driving position and well-defined side support. The combination of red leather upholstery with a sports seat design creates a visually attractive and functional interior element that improves daily driving comfort. Additional heating for the seat and backrest increases convenience in colder conditions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2753497-2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2753497
• Substitutable numbers: 52102753497, 2753497
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment

The presented seat is intended for the front left side, allowing for a direct replacement of the factory driver's seat in Mini R55 and R56 series models. The sports design ensures stable body support during cornering while maintaining ergonomics suitable for daily use in city traffic and on the road.

Its original Mini brand origin ensures proper fitment with rails, mounts, and the cockpit line, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the consistent character of the vehicle's interior.

Construction and materials

The seat features red leather upholstery, which gives the interior a distinctive, sporty character and blends well with contrasting elements of the dashboard and door panels. Leather is a material resistant to intensive use, and with proper care, it retains an aesthetic appearance for a long time.

The sports design of the backrest and seat provides clear side support, which improves the driver's body stabilization during dynamic driving. The integrated seat heating increases thermal comfort, especially during the autumn and winter seasons, reducing the need for long interior warm-ups.

Functionality in daily use

The heated Mini sports driver's seat improves driving ergonomics, allowing for a comfortable position behind the wheel and better vehicle feel. The red leather finish also serves as a personalization element that distinguishes the car from standard interior configurations.

The used nature of the product allows for an economical replacement of a worn or damaged seat while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications, which is beneficial both technically and visually.

Benefits of using an original Mini seat

• Consistent fitment to the interior and mounts characteristic of the Mini R55/R56.
• Sports design improving side support and driving comfort.
• Red leather upholstery enhancing cabin aesthetics.
• Seat heating increasing convenience in low temperatures.
• Savings compared to new parts while maintaining original origin.

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

How to build a premium interior with a used Mini seat

The heated sports seat with red leather upholstery works perfectly as a base for a gradual upgrade of the entire cockpit towards a more comfortable and visually attractive configuration. By combining it with a properly selected steering wheel, decorative elements, and multimedia, you can achieve an effect similar to higher trim versions without the need to purchase new components.

If you want to better plan such a project and learn practical tips on selecting seats, steering wheels, and multimedia systems from the secondary market, it is worth checking out the guide Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses issues of compatibility, selection, and installation of interior components.

For drivers thinking long-term about the vehicle's value, the article Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose money? may also be helpful, showing how using original used components, such as seats, affects the perception of the car by future buyers.