Mini Cooper R56 NEW Black Leather / Alcantara Sport Steering Wheel Padle Shift

Listing details

The item for sale is a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Material: new leather.

Mini Cooper R56 NEW Black Leather / Alcantara Sport Steering Wheel Padle Shift is a factory-original component from the Steering wheels and horn buttons group, designed for precise handling and a cohesive interior look for your Mini. The black leather finish ensures a comfortable grip, while the steering wheel's sporty character highlights the car's dynamic style.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6794625-5
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: New other (see details)
• OEM Part Number: 6794625
• Substitutable numbers: 32306794625, 6794625, 32306782597, 6782597, 32302751727, 2751727, 32306782598, 6782598, 32302751726, 2751726
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Steering Wheels & Horn Buttons

Construction and materials

The steering wheel construction was developed by Mini to ensure full compatibility with the factory steering column and other cockpit components. The rim is covered in high-quality black leather, providing a pleasant-to-the-touch, secure grip surface and an aesthetic fit for most interior configurations.

The leather upholstery reduces hand slippage, improves vehicle control, and allows for precise steering operation during both daily city driving and dynamic trips outside the city. The uniform black color scheme facilitates integration with factory dashboard elements and other trim components.

Purpose and fitment for Mini

This sports steering wheel is designed for Mini Cooper R56 and R60 series models, maintaining the original geometry and ergonomics intended by the manufacturer. As a result, the proper distances from the instrument cluster, steering column levers, and other control elements are preserved after installation.

The original Mini branding ensures stylistic consistency with other interior components and predictable performance during use. The steering wheel fits the sporty character of the R56 and R60 models while enhancing the perceived driving comfort.

User comfort and ergonomics

The leather rim surface provides a stable grip in various conditions – whether your hands are dry or slightly damp. The appropriately selected thickness of the rim promotes a natural hand position, which reduces fatigue during longer trips and improves maneuvering precision.

The sports profile of the steering wheel supports a dynamic driving style, facilitating quick steering corrections and smooth operation in corners. At the same time, the functionality typical of the Steering wheels and horn buttons category is maintained, allowing for intuitive operation of basic vehicle functions after proper installation.

Visual aspect and interior modernization

Replacing a standard steering wheel with this black leather sports version is a simple way to refresh the cockpit and give it a more decisive, modern character. The uniform color scheme blends well with both light and dark upholstery, and the leather finish emphasizes a more advanced, higher-trim level look.

For those planning broader improvements to their Mini's interior quality, including seats or multimedia systems, a practical supplement may be the guide article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses the selection, compatibility, and installation of cabin equipment.

When to choose this steering wheel

This sports steering wheel is particularly suitable in situations where the current component is worn, damaged, or when a Mini Cooper R56 / R60 owner plans to improve ergonomics and perceived finish quality. The black leather rim allows for stylistic consistency with the factory interior design while giving it a more dynamic character.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of your Mini's cockpit area and need other items from the same group, such as additional steering wheels, dedicated horn buttons, or compatible control modules within the column, check out the available parts in the Mini Steering wheels and horn buttons category.