Which Subaru Forester years have heated front seats?
The Subaru Forester offers heated front seats in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring and optional on the 2.5i Premium. In 2026 it's standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness, and not available on the Base.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport and Touring. Not on the Base. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport and Touring. Not on the Base. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Sport and Touring. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i and 2.5i Premium Black Edition. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with heated front seats
More about the Subaru Forester
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof