The Seat Altea sits on the same VW Group PQ35 platform as the Golf Mk5 and the Leon Mk2. That makes it one of the straightforward seat jobs we do: the Cobra subframe bolts to the standard floor mounting points without any drilling, the runner is included in the package, and a pair of seats goes in without drama. The factory seats are high and upright, built to a brief that prioritised family headroom over any sense of driving involvement. The Cupra has the engine to be interesting. The factory seat does not match it.
One frame covers every seat in this guide. The Cobra subframe includes the runner, and every Cobra and Corbeau recliner in this list bolts straight to it on the same 291mm pattern. If you have been putting this job off because the fitting looked complicated, it is not.
There is one fitting frame for the Altea and it covers every seat in this guide. The Cobra subframe (14483) bolts to the factory seat mounting points with nothing drilled or cut. It includes a 291mm runner, which is what the Cobra recliners bolt to directly. Corbeau recliners are drilled for both 291mm and 345mm patterns, so they sit on the same Cobra runner without any adaption. The frame is priced per side. A pair of seats means two frames in your basket.
Part 14483, £231.66 inc VAT per side. Runner included. Accepts all five seats in this guide on the same 291mm pattern. Add two to your basket for a pair of seats.
Every reclining seat we sell bolts down through a base mount pattern. Cobra recliners use 291mm x 330mm, which is what the Cobra subframe is built around. Corbeau drills their recliners for both 291mm and 345mm, so they sit on the Cobra runner just as well as they would on a Sparco one. All five seats below go on the same frame, and none of them needs a runner purchase on top of the subframe.
| Seat | Bolt pattern | Cobra subframe |
|---|---|---|
| Corbeau PSR pair | 291 or 345 | Fits |
| Cobra Daytona | 291 x 330 | Fits |
| Cobra Le Mans | 291 x 330 | Fits |
| Corbeau RRS Low Base pair | 291 or 345 | Fits |
| Cobra Misano Anniversary | 291 x 330 | Fits |
At £558 for the pair, the PSR is the most-bought Corbeau we list and it is not close. Steel frame, cloth trim, full recline and tilt, road and track approved. It is what people fit to a project car they use all week, a daily that does the odd circuit day, or an Altea they want to feel less like an MPV inside. The PSR does not grip you through the shoulders the way the Cobra Daytona does, but it holds you properly without being aggressive about it. That is the right balance for a car that does mixed use, and it is why this is the pair Cameron reaches for first when someone walks in asking about the Altea without a specific brief.
Corbeau list the PSR as fitting all waist sizes and all heights. In practice, slim to medium builds get the most out of the bolstering. If you are a 38 inch waist and above, ask us before ordering.
The Daytona is the widest recliner Cobra make. 580mm across the shoulders, against 540mm for the Le Mans, and the deepest bolsters in the Cobra range. If the PSR is the sensible daily choice, the Daytona is what I point people at when the Altea goes to the circuit with any regularity. Your body stays put, your arms do the steering, and the bolsters do not go soft after a few track evenings the way a foam-only seat often does.
Each Daytona is built to order through Cobra’s Signature system: spacer fabric, vinyl or leather in one or two colours, contrast stitching, heating or lumbar if you want them. At 865mm tall it benefits from the Altea’s decent headroom. The Tartan Edition pairs black vinyl outers with a tartan centre and is ready to order as it stands, which is the option if you want the bespoke look without speccing your own material.
The Le Mans is the other end of the Cobra recliner range from the Daytona. Same 291mm mounting, same 540mm width, but the backrest is orthopaedic rather than bolstered. It supports the length of your back instead of gripping your ribs, which makes it the right seat for an Altea that covers serious motorway distance as well as the occasional circuit. The bolsters are present enough to be useful but not so aggressive that they wear you out on a long run.
It is built to order through the same Signature system as the Daytona. If you want the period look without the Cobra branding on the centre panels, the Le Mans Heritage swaps those panels for a fluted design and removes the logo entirely. That version is the right choice if you want something that sits quietly inside a modified interior.
The RRS Low Base is a step up from the PSR in finish and look. Vinyl rather than cloth, integrated headrests, and the Low Base option that drops the seating position below the standard RRS. In a car with the Altea’s headroom you might not need the Low Base for clearance, but the lower seating position is part of the reason you are doing this job, and most people choose it regardless.
The RRS has Corbeau’s classic sculpted backrest shape rather than the flatter SVR profile, which gives better lateral support for track use. The pair comes as matching driver and passenger seats. It is the seat I point at people who want the PSR’s usability but want something that looks more of a statement inside the car.
The Misano is Cobra’s flagship recliner, and the one Garreth points at drivers who want the seat to feel like it was made for the car rather than fitted to it. Diamond quilted cross stitching on the centre panels, a carbon backrest, and the Signature trim system in any one or two colour leather combination. At 11.5kg it is the lightest Cobra in this guide despite having the largest shell, which is unusual. The tradeoff is the lead time: Cobra build each one to order and allow 4 to 6 weeks.
At 885mm tall and 590mm across, the Misano takes full advantage of the Altea’s headroom. It is the seat people are least willing to get out of in the showroom, and it is priced accordingly. If the budget stretches to it and you are keeping the car, it is the one worth spending on.
The Cobra subframe (14483) bolts to the Altea’s factory seat mounting points, so there is no drilling on a standard floor. The 291mm runner is included in the frame package, which means none of the five seats in this guide needs a separate runner purchase. Frame priced per side: a pair of seats means two frames. Torque the floor bolts properly when the seat is in, and check the seat belt buckle clearance before you drive, because a recliner usually puts the buckle somewhere different to the factory seat. The Altea’s belt guide height makes this worth a quick check with the seat in place before you tighten everything down.
| Your seat | Runner | Works on |
|---|---|---|
| Any of the five in this guide | Included with Cobra subframe 14483, no separate purchase | Cobra subframe |
The Altea covers the 2004 to 2015 production run, five-door hatchback and the XL estate. This frame is specific to the Altea; if you have a Leon Mk2 or Toledo Mk3, the mounting points are shared on the same platform but the frame references are different, so check before ordering.
| Seat | Bolt pattern | Waist | Height | Weight | Price inc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbeau PSR | 291 or 345 | All sizes | All heights | Not published | £558.00 pair |
| Cobra Daytona | 291 x 330 | 32 to 38in | All heights | 13.5kg | £599.00 |
| Cobra Le Mans | 291 x 330 | 32 to 38in | All heights | 13.4kg | £619.00 |
| Corbeau RRS Low Base | 291 or 345 | 32 to 38in | All heights | Not published | £984.00 pair |
| Cobra Misano Anniversary | 291 x 330 | 32 to 38in | All heights | 11.5kg | £1,649.00 |
Prices include VAT and were correct on 20 September 2026. Paired prices (PSR, RRS Low Base) are for two seats, one driver and one passenger. Single seat prices are for one. Weights marked not published are figures the manufacturer does not release; we will not guess them. If you are on a waist boundary, ask us before ordering.
The Cobra subframe (14483) includes the 291mm runner. For any of the five seats in this guide, you buy the frame and you have everything you need for the seat to bolt in. No separate runner on top.
Yes. The Low Base drops your seating position compared to the standard RRS, which is the main reason most people choose it. The Altea's headroom means you have room for either version without pressing the headlining, but the lower seating position is part of the point of doing this job and most people prefer it regardless of how much room there is above them.
All five seats in this guide are road approved and will not cause an MOT issue on their own. The seat belt buckle position is worth a check after fitting, since a recliner often sits it somewhere new. If you plan to run a harness instead of the factory belt, the MOT position changes and you need a harness bar or cage to route the shoulder straps.
The Cobra Daytona is the widest recliner in this guide at 580mm across the shoulders. The Le Mans is 540mm. Both Corbeau seats list as fitting all waist sizes, but at 38 inches and above it is worth asking us before ordering. If you are on the boundary, give Cameron a call with your measurements and he will give you a straight answer.
Yes. The XL shares the same floor mounting points as the five-door hatchback. The seat frame fits both body styles. The frame listing covers the full Altea range from 2004 to 2015.
The PSR pair is where I would start for most Altea owners. It does most of the job for a sensible price, and Corbeau’s quality at that price point is hard to argue with. If the car does track evenings with any regularity, or if you want more shoulder support than the PSR gives, the Daytona is the step up that makes the most sense: wider, deeper bolsters, same straightforward fitting route.
The Misano is the one worth spending on if you are keeping the car and you want the seat to feel right rather than just better. The Le Mans sits between them if long distances matter more than lateral grip. The RRS Low Base pair is the right call if you want matching seats with integrated headrests and a more finished look than the PSR for not much more money per seat.
If you are between two of these or you want to talk through size and fit for your specific car, ring us on 0115 9893488. Cameron will work through the combination before you spend anything.
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