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.
Seating | Five |
Headroom (front/rear) | 41.2 in. / 39.6 in. |
Legroom (front/rear) | 43 in. / 39.4 in. |
Shoulder Room (front/rear) | 58.1 in. / 57.2 in. |
Passenger Volume | Up to 111.6 cu.-ft. |
Cargo Volume (Behind Second Row/Max. | Up to 28.6 cu.-ft. / 74.2 cu.-ft. |
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.