The Type MR is an entry-level 345mm reclining seat in a vinyl and cloth-centre trim. Part number SS 75, £236.60 single. Three colour options: plain black, black and grey, or black and red. The cloth centre panel runs down the backrest and seat base, giving the seat a different feel from a fully vinyl finish and a slightly warmer sitting surface on a cold morning.
At £236.60, the MR sits between the Type Z Carbon (SS 16BC, £214.50) and the BS2 (SS42, £265). The Z Carbon is a reclining seat on the same bolt pattern with a carbon-effect vinyl finish for £22 less. The MR has the cloth centre where the Z Carbon is all vinyl. The BS2 steps up to a wider shoulder shape and a fibreglass-reinforced backrest for £28 more. The MR is the middle option for drivers who want the cloth-centre feel without moving to the more aggressively shaped BS2.
The grey accent option is useful for a neutral interior where red or blue stitching would look forced. It is one of the few seats in the 345mm reclining range where a grey colour combination is available without going to a tartan.
Steel frame, base mount, 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern, sliders included. Reclining, double-sided adjustment. Road and Track approval, all heights and all waist sizes. No headrest. Works with a 4-point harness.
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.