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Customer Car: Citroen Saxo with Auto Style Type Retro Reclining Sport Seats
The Citroen Saxo has become a modern classic in its own right. Lightweight, nimble, and packed with character, it’s a favourite among driving enthusiasts and tuners alike. But with many factory interiors now showing their age, upgrading the seats is one of the best ways to freshen up the cabin while improving comfort and driving feel. That’s exactly what one of our recent customers decided to do, and the result speaks for itself.
They opted for a pair of Auto Style Type Retro reclining sport seats finished in black vinyl with red stitching. It was a smart choice that perfectly complements the car’s red-stitched interior and aftermarket OMP WRC leather steering wheel. The seats look right at home inside the Saxo, offering just the right balance between classic styling and modern practicality. More importantly, they fit the compact cabin without any drama. No rubbing against door cards, no interference with the centre console, just clean, hassle-free installation.
The seats transform the feel of the interior without compromising everyday usability. Whether you’re taking the Saxo out for a quick B-road blast or using it as a tidy daily driver, these Auto Style seats offer the kind of classic sports car vibe that pairs perfectly with the car’s character. For any Saxo owner looking to upgrade without losing the essence of the car, this setup is a great example of how to do it right.
Why Swap the Factory Seats in Your Saxo?
Factory seats in the Saxo, while functional, lack the character and comfort many owners seek when building a more stylish or enjoyable road car. An aftermarket classic recliner like the Auto Style Type Retro brings both a period-correct look and everyday usability. For enthusiasts looking to add a personal touch or simply replace tired factory seats, this option is a great balance of comfort, appearance, and practicality.
Spotlight on the Auto Style Type Retro Seat
The Auto Style Type Retro seat has quickly become a customer favourite for good reason. It brings together classic design with practical comfort and modern reliability, making it the ideal choice for drivers wanting to elevate their interior without going full race-spec. With its clean, timeless shape and vintage cues, this seat fits seamlessly into a wide range of cars, especially retro-styled builds like the Citroen Saxo.
The construction is built around a strong steel frame, offering a solid, supportive foundation that feels stable and secure without adding unnecessary bulk. This makes it ideal for daily road use or casual spirited driving. The integrated recliner mechanism gives you adjustability for comfort and flexibility, which is especially helpful in smaller cars where finding the perfect driving position is key.
Trimmed in high-quality vinyl, the seat is easy to clean and made to withstand daily wear and tear. It’s available in two stitching options: red for drivers looking to match more aggressive or sporty interiors, or silver for a more neutral, understated appearance. The bolstering is subtle and low-profile, providing just enough support around the back and thighs without making it difficult to get in and out of the car.
Whether you’re restoring a classic, customising a daily driver, or building a retro-themed project, the Auto Style Type Retro seat delivers a balance of comfort, style, and functionality that’s hard to beat at this price point.
Key Features:
- Classic retro-style seat design
- Strong and reliable steel frame construction
- Reclining backrest for adjustable comfort
- Trimmed in easy-to-clean vinyl
- Available with red or silver stitching to suit your interior
- Subtle bolstering for easy access and a comfortable driving experience
- Supplied with sliding runner rails as standard for added practicality
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Seat Dimensions and Fitment
The Auto Style Type Retro seat has been designed with practicality in mind, offering a shape that works well in compact interiors like the Citroen Saxo. With an overall width of just 550mm at the base, it fits comfortably between the Saxo’s door cards and centre console, leaving enough room for everyday usability and adjustment without any rubbing or interference. This slim profile makes it one of the most user-friendly seat options we recommend for smaller hatchbacks.
The relatively flat seat base with minimal side bolstering ensures easier entry and exit while accommodating a wide range of body types. The open shoulder design keeps the seat from clashing with the B-pillars, which is a common issue when fitting larger bucket seats in tight cockpits.
It’s clear that the Auto Style Type Retro was built with real-world fitment in mind. It doesn’t require any trimming, interior removal, or repositioning to install into the Saxo, making it a great solution for drivers who want a straightforward upgrade with no extra hassle.
Main Measurements:
- Overall seat width (front base): 550mm
- Shoulder width: 500mm
- Internal backrest width: 280mm
- Internal base width: 300mm
- Depth (front to rear): 580mm
- Seat height: 930mm
- Base mounting point width: 345mm (standard base mount pattern)
These dimensions also mean the seat is suitable for other small hatchbacks and retro compacts with similar interior space, making it a versatile choice across a wide range of vehicles.
Our Range of Auto Style Type Retro Seats
We stock the full Auto Style Type Retro range, including vinyl and fabric-trimmed versions. Whether you prefer the classic vinyl with red or silver stitching, or a more subtle cloth-trimmed option, we have listings to match your preference. You’ll also find paired listings for convenience and accurate in-store stock updates, including versions on display at our showroom.
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Installing the Seats into a Saxo
Fitting the Auto Style Type Retro seats into the Citroen Saxo is a simple process thanks to the seat’s base-mount design and the availability of vehicle-specific sub-frames. Our customer’s installation was straightforward, with no need for extra fabrication or interior modifications.
Here’s how the installation setup works:
- Base-mounted seat design: The Auto Style Type Retro uses a 345mm wide bolt pattern, which is a common size and compatible with many fitting kits.
- Sliding runner included: Each seat comes with a sliding runner as standard. This sits between the seat and sub-frame to allow for easy forward/backward adjustment.
- Vehicle-specific sub-frames: We offer Sparco and OMP seat sub-frames designed specifically for the Citroen Saxo. These bolt directly to the Saxo’s factory mounting points in the floor for a clean fitment.
Choosing the right sub-frame:
- The Sparco frame is our top recommendation for this setup. It’s road-friendly and includes a factory seat belt mounting point, allowing you to retain your original seat belts with no extra brackets needed.
- The OMP frame is more motorsport-focused. It does not have a seat belt mounting tab, so it’s best suited to builds using harness belts instead of standard seat belts.
For most Saxo owners aiming for a stylish and practical road car, the Auto Style seat, paired with the Sparco sub-frame and supplied with sliding runners, offers the ideal combination of comfort, compatibility, and ease of installation. This setup ensures everything lines up correctly, giving you peace of mind and a proper driving position without trial and error.
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The Auto Style Type Retro seat is a smart choice for any Saxo owner looking to refresh their interior with something more classic and refined. With a straightforward installation process, slimline dimensions, and a finish that pairs well with vintage styling cues, these seats elevate the cabin experience without overcomplicating the build. Whether you’re restoring a retro daily or piecing together a well-balanced road car, this is a combo that gets the job done with style.
Final Thoughts: A Stylish and Simple Upgrade
The Auto Style Type Retro seat is a smart choice for any Saxo owner looking to refresh their interior with something more classic and refined. With a straightforward installation process, slimline dimensions, and a finish that pairs well with vintage styling cues, these seats elevate the cabin experience without overcomplicating the build. Whether you’re restoring a retro daily or piecing together a well-balanced road car, this is a combo that gets the job done with style.