The Eco Lux is the vinyl version of the Eco reclining seat, in black with red contrasting stitching on the seams. Part number SS40L, £225 single. One colour option only: black with red detail. If you need blue or grey accents, the Eco Fabric (SS40) is the same shell in three colour combinations at the same price.
The shell dimensions match the Eco exactly: base 51cm, shoulder 54cm, depth 55cm, height 91cm, weight 13kg. The 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern is identical. The only change from the Eco Fabric is the trim material and the fixed colour combination.
Vinyl cleans up faster after a trackday or a wet drive. A cloth wipe removes most marks without scrubbing. Where the car gets hard use or sees all weather, vinyl outlasts fabric in the practical sense. The trade-off is feel: fabric breathes and grips body heat in cold conditions, vinyl does not.
At £225, the Eco Lux and the Eco Fabric cost the same. The decision is straightforward: black-red vinyl for clean-up ease, or fabric in three colour options for warmth and breathability.
Reclining, double-sided adjustable backrest. Base mount, sliders included. Works with 3 or 4-point harness. Road and Track approval, all heights and all waist sizes. No headrest.
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.
