Which Subaru Outback years have ventilated (cooled) seats?
The Subaru Outback offers ventilated (cooled) seats in 7 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2020, standard on the Touring and Touring XT. In 2026 it's standard on the Touring and Touring XT, optional on the Wilderness, and not available on the Limited, Limited XT and Premium.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring XT. Optional on the Wilderness (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Limited, Limited XT and Premium. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring XT. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium and Wilderness. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring XT. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium and Wilderness. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring XT. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium and Wilderness. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring XT. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Premium and Wilderness. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring XT. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT and Premium. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring XT. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT and Premium. |
| 2019 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2018 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2016 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"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 ventilated (cooled) seats
More about the Subaru Outback
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDPower liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof