The Cross Sportster CS is the same shell and hybrid construction as the standard Sportster CS, built for vehicles where the standard version becomes difficult to get in and out of. The difference is in the base: the Cross Sportster has noticeably flatter and lower side bolsters on the seat cushion, which makes entry and exit from a higher seat position straightforward without sacrificing the firm shoulder support that defines the Sportster range.
That modification makes it the natural choice for vans, SUVs, Land Rovers, and any vehicle where the driver is climbing in rather than dropping into the seat. The categories confirm the application: Land Rover Defender, Defender 90, Land Rover Series 3, VW Transporter T5, Vauxhall Vivaro, Mercedes Vito, and similar. In a standard car where the OEM seat position is at road car height, the standard Sportster CS remains the correct choice; the flatter base on the Cross Sportster would feel under-supported there.
Hybrid steel and polymer construction, approximately 14.7 kg. Backrest reclines and adjusts on both sides. Accepts three and four-point harnesses. Integrated headrest. Base mount configuration, bolt pattern 405 mm x 290 mm. ABE/TUV road approval, not FIA race homologated.
Available in Ambla Leather Black, Ambla Leather Black/Dinamica Suede Black, and Nardo Black/Artista Black. Driver and passenger-side positions available. If you also want seat heating, that is listed separately as the Cross Sportster CS with Heating. The unheated version here uses part number pattern consistent with the standard Sportster CS shell without the heating element.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Customer Question: Recaro Sportster CS Seats In A 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?, and The Ever Popular Recaro Speed And Sportster CS. Some of that comes straight from real customer questions, so you are reading answers other buyers actually needed.
What is the difference between the Sportster CS versions?
The range includes versions with seat heating and a side airbag, and trims from Ambla leather to Dinamica suede, so check the option list on this listing for what this exact version carries. Fitting uses car-specific direct-fit subframes; tell us your car and we will confirm the right one.
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.
