2025 Subaru Forester Interior Features, Cargo Space, & Dimensions at McLaughlin Subaru

Looking for a roomy SUV with modern touches? Consider the 2025 Subaru Forester, an updated two-row Subaru SUV with refined amenities, ample cargo solutions, progressive technology, and top-notch driver assistance systems. Explore the Subaru Forester cabin further by reading through this interior review put together by the team at McLaughlin Subaru. Looking for engine specs and other features? Check out our Forester overview. 

If the 2025 Subaru Forester has captured your attention, take a look at our new inventory and match your favorite model with a finance or lease offer. Schedule a test drive at our dealership in Moline, IL, and be sure to confirm our hours and directions before setting out. We are located near Bettendorf, IA, and Davenport, IA, just over the border from Moline. If you have any questions for our team, call us at (309) 797-5654 or contact us online. 

Cargo Space & Seating Capacity Available

Inside the 2025 Subaru Forester, space is everywhere. There’s seating for up to five passengers to sit comfortably. Standard Subaru Forester models boast up to 74.4 cubic-feet of cargo space, though this capacity is slightly reduced to 69.1 cubic-feet on higher level trims due to the available panoramic power moonroof. To access all of this cargo space, lower the rear seat with the 60/40 split-fold functionality and place items in the cargo hold with the available foot-activated power rear gate. For extra storage solutions, turn to the cargo area underfloor storage and multi-function center console. Maximum cargo space is shown in the accompanying table for reference. 

Interior Dimensions Offered

You’ll find all the room you and your passengers need within the 2025 Subaru Forester. The driver’s seat is available with ten-way power adjustability, as well as two-position memory settings. Meanwhile, the front passenger can enjoy up to eight ways of power adjustment on select trims. Rear seat passengers get to partake in available comfort-focused features, too — they have access to a reclining rear seatback and a fold-down rear armrest with dual cup holders. Interior dimensions are shown in the accompanying table for your convenience. 

Interior Color & Material Options Available

The type of seating upholstery and interior colors available will ultimately depend on which 2025 Subaru Forester trim you select. You have a choice of three interior colors and three seating materials. Color options include gray, black, and brown, though brown is only available on Forester Touring trims. Seat upholstery options are based on trim and include cloth, premium cloth, water-repellent StarTex®, and leather. Available color and material combinations include: 

• Gray cloth
• Premium gray cloth
• Premium black cloth
• Gray water-repellent StarTex
• Black leather
• Gray leather
• Brown leather

Interior Technology Features

The 2025 Subaru Forester is built with modern drivers in mind. There are a number of available technology features designed to keep you on task and the family entertained during short commutes and long road trips. Turn to the available 11.6-inch touchscreen with SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia Plus or Multimedia Navigation to connect to your favorite driving tools. Navigate with confidence thanks to available features like SiriusXM® Travel Link® and Subaru Live Traffic. Play familiar crowd-pleasers or indie up-and-comers through the available 11-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system. Available technology features include: 

• 11.6-in. touchscreen with SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus or Multimedia Navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability
• SiriusXM Travel Link capability
• AM/FM stereo
• HD Radio™
• Bluetooth®
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
• Illuminated front and rear USB-A and USB-C ports
• Subaru Live Traffic
• 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system

Interior Safety Features

The 2025 Subaru Forester is built with a host of driver assistance features created to help you protect your loved ones in a variety of driving situations. The standard EyeSight® driver assist technology suite includes everything from advanced adaptive cruise control to lane-keep assist. Observe the full spectrum of vehicles around you with the 360-degree surround view monitor. Available driver assist and safety features include:

• Rear vision camera
• Blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert
• DriverFocus® distraction mitigation system
• 360-degree surround view monitor
• Reverse automatic braking
• EyeSight driver assist technology
• Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
• Pre-collision braking
• Lane departure and sway warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Automatic emergency steering

2024 Subaru Forester Interior Features, Material Options, & Cargo Space Offered

The interior of the 2024 Subaru Forester is designed to be comfortable and easy to clean. The Forester cabin is great for outdoor enthusiasts and families and is able to seat five passengers or stow up to 74.2 cubic-feet of cargo with the rear seats down. For more details, read through this 2024 Subaru Forester interior review put together by the team at McLaughlin Subaru. Looking for information about other features or engine specs? Head over to our more general review or our trims guide.

If you’re ready to see this Subaru SUV in person, find your ideal model in our new Subaru Forester inventory, then use our online form to schedule a test drive. Have questions? Give our Moline, IL, dealership team a call at (309) 726-4684 or message us online. Our Quad Cities dealership is proud to serve residents of Bettendorf and Davenport, IA, as well as surrounding communities. 

Interior Comfort Features

Every passenger can find comfort-focused features available in the 2024 Subaru Forester. Adjust the temperature for everyone’s benefit with the dual-zone automatic climate control system and heated front and rear outboard seats. Front seat passengers have access to available power adjustability so they can find their ideal seating positions, meanwhile, the rear seat passengers can use the manual lever to recline their seat. 

Available interior comfort features include:

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle

• Panoramic power moonroof
• Ten-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and two-position memory settings
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• Reclining rear seatbacks
• Heated front seats, rear outboard seats, and steering wheel

• Dual-zone automatic climate control system

Interior Cargo Space & Dimensions

The 2024 Subaru Forester interior is perfect for hauling five passengers and the family dog or transporting fishing gear or ski equipment. With the rear seats fully upright, you have ample room behind them for shopping bags and backpacks. Lower the rear seats with the 60/40 split-fold and the available one-touch fold-down feature to take full advantage of the generous cargo space behind the front seats. 

View interior dimensions in the accompanying table. 

Interior Colors & Materials Offered

Whether you prefer a subtle neutral or a rich brown, you’ll find a 2024 Subaru Forester interior color that appeals to your senses. Each Subaru Forester model offers unique upholstery materials specific to that model, so no two Forester trim levels are exactly the same. 

• Gray cloth
• Premium black cloth
• Premium gray cloth
• Gray sport cloth
• Gray textured StarTex™ water-repellent upholstery
• Black leather
• Gray leather
• Saddle Brown leather

Driver Assistance Safety Features

Standard EyeSight® driver assist technology, as well as other standard and available systems, make up the protective features available in the 2024 Subaru Forester. The EyeSight driver assist suite includes features to help you stay in your lane and maintain a set distance from vehicles in front of you. Subaru Forester Wilderness models are designed for off-roading and subsequently come equipped with a 180-degree front-view monitor to help you watch out for obstacles in front of you while you’re adventuring. 

Available driver assist features include:

• Reverse automatic braking
• Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert
• Hill descent control
• DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
• Rear vision camera
• 180-degree front-view monitor (Wilderness only)
• EyeSight® driver assist technology
• Pre-collision braking system
• Pre-collision throttle management
• Lane departure and sway warning
• Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering

Interior Technology Features Available

Take control of the information and entertainment features available when you settle into the driver’s seat of the 2024 Subaru Forester. You’ll find a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen display set into the center console, which is equipped with either the SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia or Multimedia Plus systems. Higher trim levels offer a larger 8-inch touchscreen and access to Multimedia Plus or Multimedia Navigation. 

Available technology features include: 

• Four- or six-speaker sound system or Harman Kardon® premium nine-speaker audio system
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• SiriusXM Traffic® and Travel Link®
• CD player
• HD Radio™
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• AM/FM stereo
• Bluetooth®
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
• Dual front USB input ports

• Dual rear USB charging ports
• SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia, Multimedia Plus, or Multimedia Navigation
• 6.5-in. or 8-in. infotainment touchscreen

2023 Subaru Forester Interior Overview | Specs, Features, & Colors

Enjoying the journey is key to any adventure. Fortunately, the 2023 Subaru Forester provides a thoughtful balance between everyday utility, high-tech features, and high-quality craftsmanship to help ensure your journeys with it are as fun as possible. Learn more about the key features, interior specs, colors, and available accessory options for the 2023 Subaru Forester using this interior research guide compiled by the team at McLaughlin Subaru. For more information, see our model review. 

Of course, the best way to learn more about the 2023 Subaru Forester is to drive one. Once you’ve browsed our guide, stop by our Subaru retail location in Moline, IL, to examine the key features of your favorite Forester from our new inventory. Contact us online or by calling (309) 726-4684 to set up an appointment, and be sure to check out our Forester lease offer as well. We’re pleased to serve our friends and neighbors from the greater Quad Cities area, including Davenport and Bettendorf, IA.

2023 Subaru Forester Interior Comfort & Tech

The spacious, well-appointed interior of the 2023 Subaru Forester is designed to help you make the most of every opportunity on the road. Stay connected and entertained with ease using the SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia Plus with easy smartphone integration, or Multimedia Navigation system with voice-activated controls and built-in navigational capabilities through TomTom®. Soak in the sunlight with the available panoramic power moonroof. Sit back and relax with interior options like heated seats and leather upholstery. 

Technology features available in the 2023 Subaru Forester include:

• 6.3-in. color multifunction display
• Dual front USB input ports
• Dual rear USB charging ports
• SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus, or Multimedia Navigation system
• 6.5- or 8-in. touchscreen display
• Four, six, or Harman Kardon® nine-speaker sound system
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
• Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™
• AM/FM/CD player
• HD Radio™
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• Bluetooth® audio streaming and hands-free phone connectivity
• SiriusXM Travel Link® 
• Automatic or dual-zone automatic climate control

Interior and comfort features available in the 2023 Subaru Forester include:

• Six-way manual or ten-way power driver’s seat 
• Four-way manual or eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• Heated front seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Reclining rear seatbacks
• 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks
• One-touch folding rear seatbacks
• Fold-down rear armrest with dual cup holders
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped shifter handle
• Cloth, sport cloth, StarTex®, or leather-trimmed upholstery 
• Two-position driver’s seat memory

Interior Colors Available

Choose from one of the following available interior color options for your 2023 Subaru Forester. 

• Gray cloth
• Premium gray cloth
• Premium black cloth
• Gray leather
• Gray textured StarTex
• Gray sport cloth
• Saddle Brown leather
• Black leather

Cargo Space, Dimensions, & Seating Capacity

The two-row Subaru Forester is equally adept as a people-mover and cargo-hauler. With the rear seats folded up, you get a maximum cargo volume of 74.2 cubic feet. Accessing the space is easy through the extra-wide rear cargo opening with a power rear gate. That space is enhanced with a standard cargo area underfloor storage compartment and cargo-area grocery bag and tie-down hooks to keep your purchases organized and secure. For added convenience, a rear gate cargo area light is available, along with a removable cargo area tray. 

Driver Assistance & Safety Technology

One of the many highlights of driving a new Subaru is the strong selection of advanced driver assistance technology and safety features. In the 2023 Forester, the premium driver assistance tech starts with the suite of EyeSight® driver assist technology. In higher trim levels, you get access to other advanced features like a 180-degree front-view monitor on the Wilderness trim to help you navigate rugged terrain and obstacles, and blind spot detection on the Premium trim and up for easier highway lane changes. 

Available driver assistance and safety technology includes:.

• EyeSight driver assist technology (standard)
• Pre-collision braking system
• Pre-collision throttle management
• Lane departure and sway warning
• Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
• DriverFocus distraction mitigation system
• High beam assist (standard)
• Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic assist
• Reverse automatic braking
• 180-degree front-view monitor
• Rear vision camera
• SUBARU STARLINK safety and security
• LATCH system

2023 Subaru Forester Interior Accessories

Customize the interior of your new Forester SUV to match your particular lifestyle. Keep the interior clean on your next trip into the great outdoors with a variety of interior protection options. Do you love to bring your pets along for the ride? Equip your Forester with unique features to facilitate an easy and fun day with them. Preview some available accessories for the 2023 Subaru Forester in the accompanying list, and see our Subaru accessories page for details about how to order from our retail location. 

Available interior accessories include:

• Rockford Fosgate speaker upgrade
• Tweeter kit
• USB charging ports
• Cargo cover
• Cargo separator
• Cargo tray
• Collapsible pet kennel
• Console lid protector
• Pet harness
• Pet ramp
• Pet rear door protector
• Pet-friendly padded cargo liner or padded seat protector
• All-weather floor liners
• Cargo sidewall protector
• Door scuff protector
• Rear seatback protector

Learn More About the 2023 Subaru Forester

The team at McLaughlin Subaru is dedicated to helping you find the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle. We’ve created other custom research guides including a model review and deep dive into the trim package options of the Subaru Forester for your consideration.

2022 Subaru Forester Interior | Features, Dimensions, & Cargo Space

A spacious cabin and quality amenities greet you and your passengers when you climb into the 2022 Subaru Forester. This five-passenger SUV is a versatile vehicle that offers up to 74.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded. Remain calm and confident thanks to the standard EyeSight® driver assist technology. 

For more details on the Subaru Forester interior, read through this guide crafted by the McLaughlin Subaru team. You can learn more about Forester features in general by navigating to our Subaru Forester review.

If you’re interested in getting up close and personal with a Subaru Forester in person, view our online inventory and schedule a test drive today! Have questions? Reach out to our Moline, IL, dealership by phone at (866) 960-7363 or through our online form.

Interior Design & Comfort Features

Sumptuous comfort welcomes you and your family when you enter a 2022 Subaru Forester. The panoramic power moonroof gives your rear seat passengers a glimpse at glorious blue skies or soothing moonlight. Enjoy an available ten-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power adjustable lumbar support and eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat. Battle those chilly days with help from the available heated front and rear outboard seats and steering wheel. Run your fingers over the smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle. Your rear seat passengers will appreciate the reclining rear seatback.

Interior Colors Available

There are three Subaru Forester interior colors available, offered in a variety of upholstery types across trim levels. Choose from gray, black, or Saddle Brown. Whether you prefer the supple texture of leather, the easy-to-clean capabilities of cloth, or the water-repellant StarTex®, there’s a Subaru Forester upholstery option for you in the following list. 

• Gray cloth
• Premium Gray cloth
• Premium Black cloth
• Gray Sport cloth
• Gray textured StarTex
• Gray leather
• Black leather
• Saddle Brown leather

Interior Dimensions & Cargo Space Available

Accommodate up to five passengers or configure your cargo-holding capabilities, the choice is yours. The Subaru Forester comes with standard 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks to make hauling long objects while also transporting passengers easy. On higher trim levels, you can experience the simplicity of the one-touch folding rear seatback. View Subaru Forester cargo and interior dimensions in the following chart. 

Interior Technology Features Available

Entertain your loved ones in the 2022 Subaru Forester. Rock out with four speakers, six speakers, or a nine-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system. Access Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® through the STARLINK® Multimedia system, which comes in either a standard 6.5-inch or available 8-inch touchscreen. Other Subaru Forester technology features include: 

• Dual front USB input ports
• Dual rear USB charging ports
• Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability

Interior Safety Features

Work to protect your family with the 2022 Subaru Forester driver assistance features. The standard rear vision camera lets you see obstacles or small animals that might be behind your rear bumper. The available 180-degree front view monitor gives you a view of vehicles in front of you so you can maintain your distance. Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert is designed to help you keep on track throughout your day. Other Subaru Forester safety and driver assistance features include: 

Standard EyeSight driver assist technology

• Pre-collision braking system
• Pre-collision throttle management
• Lane departure and sway warning
• Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering

Airbags and head restraints

• Subaru advanced frontal airbag system
• Side curtain airbags
• Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
• Driver's knee airbag
• Whiplash-reducing front seats with height- and tilt-adjustable head restraints