Mini Cooper R56 R57 Rear Seat Bench Sofa Couch Leather Lounge Redwood Red

Mini Cooper R56 R57 Rear Seat Bench Sofa Couch Leather Lounge Redwood Red is an original interior rear component designed for demanding users who value consistent design and solid craftsmanship. The leather seat in an intense red color allows you to restore the factory character of the cabin or perform an aesthetic interior upgrade for your Mini while maintaining high functionality. It is a practical solution for replacing a worn or damaged rear seat bench, especially in vehicles used on a daily basis.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229591
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7229591
• Substitutable numbers: 52207229591, 7229591, 52202754111, 2754111
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented seat is the lower part of the rear bench, mounted in the rear of the passenger cabin. It is a component from the Seats and benches group, responsible for the comfort of rear passengers and stable support while driving. The construction, tailored to the Mini R56, ensures proper fit with the backrest, tunnels, and interior door panels, which facilitates installation and helps maintain factory seat geometry.

An element of this type is particularly important for:

• interior repairs after upholstery wear or mechanical damage,
• restoring the original seat configuration after modifications,
• comprehensive cabin renovation in vehicles used intensively.

Upholstery material and performance characteristics

The seat is made of leather upholstery, which translates into easier maintenance and higher resistance to typical operational loads compared to textile materials. Red leather gives the interior a distinctive, dynamic character that complements other sporty styling accents of the Mini.

Key advantages of the leather seat include:

• a surface that facilitates quick cleaning and care,
• resistance to abrasion typical for rear benches,
• visual consistency with factory Mini leather packages.

Thanks to this, the element can be used both in daily use and in renovation projects where maintaining the original character of the interior is important.

Integration with the Mini interior and installation aspects

As a part designed for the Mini, the seat is engineered for a proper fit in the rear cabin zone. The appropriate geometry and profiling facilitate installation in place of the factory element, without the need to interfere with the body structure or mounts. Proper fit to the interior shape reduces the risk of unwanted play, squeaks, or seat shifting while driving.

Replacing the lower part of the bench is particularly beneficial when:

• the original seat is heavily worn or deformed,
• local upholstery damage has occurred,
• it is necessary to restore full functionality of the rear bench after interior repairs.

Use of an OEM used element

The offered product is a used original element, which in practice means maintaining factory specifications and compatibility with the Mini construction. Compared to non-original replacements, such a solution allows for better reproduction of the seat line, fit to seat belts, and the overall ergonomics of the rear cabin area. Original origin also helps maintain visual consistency with other interior elements.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear passenger zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, additional seats, or bench modules, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

Interior comfort and aesthetics – additional information

Replacing the lower part of the rear bench with a red leather seat can significantly visually refresh the cabin and improve the perceived comfort of passengers. Using a branded element from disassembly is a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, especially for cars where both functionality and interior appearance matter.

To better plan your cabin upgrade and choose the right set of seats, it is worth checking the guide on the impact of branded used seats on comfort and vehicle value – details can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from disassembly improve comfort and increase car value.