The BS2 is a reclining seat with noticeably wider shoulders than most of the steel-framed range. Part number SS42, £265 single, in black vinyl or black and grey fabric. The shoulder width is 60cm, which is 6cm wider than the standard Eco shell and the widest in the steel-framed reclining group. That extra width gives more lateral support, but it also means the BS2 is a seat that will not fit every car. Measure the gap before ordering.
Dimensions from Auto Style: base 47cm, shoulder 60cm, depth 54cm, height 87cm, weight 13kg. The narrower base (47cm against the Eco’s 51cm) combined with the wide shoulder gives the seat an aggressive tapered look. The backrest has a fibreglass reinforcement layer behind the trim even though the overall frame is steel, which keeps the back panel stiffer under sustained load than a fully fabric recliner.
Two choices on the variable listing: black vinyl or black and grey fabric. Both are at £265. Vinyl cleans faster; the fabric option is warmer and less slippery. Both have double-sided adjustable backrests and both use the 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern.
At £265, the BS2 sits above the MR (SS 75, £236.60) and the Pro (SS49Z, £242). The Pro shares the 60cm shoulder width at £23 less but without the fibreglass-reinforced backrest. If the wider shoulder fits the car and the stiffer back matters, the BS2 is the better-specified seat. If the shell width is a problem, the MR or the Eco are the sensible alternatives.
Road and Track approval. No headrest. All heights, all waist sizes. Sliders included.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Discover the Auto Style Type AK Reclining Sports Seat, and Auto Style Type Classic Bucket Seats Now Available to View In-Store. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker lists no driver size restriction on this seat, so it suits the full range of heights and waists. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
You need the car-specific frame for your vehicle, plus a sliding runner for fore-and-aft adjustment. Tell us your car and we will quote the complete fitting kit in one go. Our sliding runner guide covers the adjustment side.
Does it recline like a normal seat, and what about armrests?
Yes, the backrest reclines, which is the whole point of a sport recliner over a fixed bucket: support in the corners, comfort on the motorway, and access to rear seats. Armrests: not fitted on this model. Our recliner lineup comparison shows how the ranges stack up.
I am a bigger driver. Will it work for me?
Possibly, and it depends on the exact shell rather than the brand. We wrote a straight-talking guide on sport recliners for larger drivers from real showroom fittings, and if you send us your waist and height we will tell you honestly which recliners work at your size.
