MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 Rear Seat Sofa Bench Couch Leather Carbon Black

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MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 Rear Seat Sofa Bench Couch Leather Carbon Black is a rear seat from the Seats and Benches category, designed for Mini models, which allows you to refresh the interior and restore the consistent look of the factory upholstery. The black leather finish ensures an aesthetic, understated cabin character and makes it easier to keep clean. It is a practical solution when replacing a worn seat or completing the interior after body repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7270366
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7270366
• Substitutable numbers: 52207270366 7270366, 52207229589 52202754110, 7229589 2754110
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for MINI R55 R56 R57

The offered rear seat has been designed for specific Mini generations, ensuring it maintains factory mounting geometry and the correct proportions of the backrest and seat base. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle allows for a direct replacement of the existing seat without the need for any modifications to the body structure. Such fitment helps maintain original ergonomics, proper passenger positioning, and compatibility with factory door panel and floor trim elements.

Upholstery material and interior character

The upholstery is made of black leather, which gives the interior a more organized, cohesive, and visually "heavier" character that corresponds well with the Mini's design language. The leather surface facilitates routine cleaning – dirt from daily use can be removed using dedicated leather care products without the risk of deep penetration into the material. The uniform black color also helps integrate with other interior components, such as the front seats, center console, or door panels.

Rear seat functionality

The rear seat in a Mini plays a key role in daily vehicle use – it is responsible for passenger comfort on both short and long trips, as well as providing stable support for the back and thighs. The design, tailored to the rear of the body, promotes proper load distribution, and the appropriately contoured seat helps reduce fatigue while driving. Replacing a worn element with an original black leather seat allows you to restore a consistent interior look, which is important both from a utility standpoint and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Condition, origin, and assembly aspects

The item comes from disassembly and is offered as used, which allows for a favorable cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining the original character of the Mini interior. This type of seat is a good choice for post-accident repairs, cabin renovation, or restoring the car to a specification close to factory standards. Installation takes place in the rear seat area, using factory mounting points in the body, which limits the time required for replacement and reduces the risk of fitment issues.

Benefits of using an original leather seat

Using an original leather rear seat in a Mini allows you to:

• maintain a consistent, branded interior character in line with the manufacturer's design language,
• improve the visual condition of the cabin after the wear or damage of the previous seat,
• preserve ergonomics and passenger comfort thanks to the factory profile of the backrest and seat base,
• facilitate maintenance thanks to the smooth, leather upholstery surface.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the passenger area in your Mini and need other items from the same group, such as rear seats, backrests, or complete seat sets, check out the available parts in the Mini Seats and Benches category.

To better plan your interior upgrade and evaluate the impact of seat replacement on driving comfort and vehicle value, it is worth checking out the guide: Interior Metamorphosis: How branded seats from disassembly will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.

Additional tips on building a higher-standard interior using second-hand components, such as seats, steering wheels, or multimedia systems, are provided in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which can help in planning further modifications to your Mini's cabin.