MINI Cooper R55 R56 LCI Sport Black Cloth / Leather Front Right O/S Seat

Mini R56 LCI Sport Seat Right Front Half Leather is an original sport seat from the Seats and Bench Seats range, designed for installation on the right front side of Mini vehicles. The half-leather construction and black finish ensure a cohesive, aesthetic interior appearance while maintaining the characteristic dynamic style of the R56 LCI models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7270196-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7270196
• Substitutable numbers: 52107270196, 7270196, 51117033706, 7033706
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Characteristics of the Mini R56 LCI Sport Seat

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and Bench Seats group and has been designed as a component of the sporty interior equipment for the Mini R56 LCI. The profiled seat and backrest provide stable body support, which is particularly important during dynamic driving and for everyday use in urban and rural traffic.

The black half-leather finish gives the interior a more decisive, modern character, while also making the upholstery easier to keep clean. This makes the seat ideal both as a replacement for a worn-out seat and as a way to refresh the cabin and improve the ergonomics of the front passenger area.

Placement and Vehicle Fitment

The seat is intended for installation on the front right side of the vehicle, allowing for precise fitting to the factory mounting points in the Mini body. The supporting structure and seat geometry are consistent with solutions used in sport versions, which facilitates integration with existing rails, seat belts, and center console trim elements.

This precise fitment minimizes the need for interior modifications and helps maintain stylistic consistency with other cabin elements. The black upholstery color blends well with various dashboard, door panel, and headliner variants, which is beneficial for multi-stage interior upgrades.

Half-Leather Materials and Finish

The half-leather construction combines durable surfaces in key usage areas with materials selected for comfort and wear resistance. This type of configuration is often chosen as a compromise between full leather upholstery and classic fabric, providing a pleasant feel to the seat and easier cleaning of critical areas.

The black upholstery color helps to minimize the visibility of minor dirt and scuffs, which is important for sport seats that are used intensively. At the same time, the neutral color harmonizes well with original Mini decorative elements such as trim strips, color accents, or contrasting stitching.

Application in Mini Interior Modernization

Replacing the standard seat with a half-leather sport seat enhances the functionality and aesthetics of the cabin without altering the body structure. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• interior renovation after intensive use,
• cabin modernization for a sportier character,
• restoring original equipment in modified vehicles.

By maintaining the factory geometry and being designed for the front right side, the seat can be part of a broader cabin refresh project, including other Mini interior components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front seating area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as seat bases, backrests, or rear bench seats, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and Bench Seats category.

How to Build a Premium Interior with Used Parts

When planning a cabin modernization, it's worth considering the sport seat as part of a larger project that also includes the steering wheel, decorative elements, and multimedia. Used original components allow for a higher standard of finish at controlled costs, while maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications.

To better plan such a project, it is advisable to consult a guide on selecting and installing used interior parts – detailed tips can be found in the article Premium Interior for Half the Price: Used Seats, Steering Wheels, and Multimedia, which discusses compatibility, selection, and practical configuration examples.