2023 Subaru Forester Interior Review | Features, Dimensions, & Colors
Do you enjoy road trip adventures and paths less traveled? The 2023 Subaru Forester SUV welcomes you with an interior that’s designed around you and the wanderlust lifestyle you love to lead. With attractive and durable materials, state-of-the-art safety tech, and connectivity and entertainment features to keep you close to your favorite people, music, and content, the Forester offers an enjoyable ride no matter how far away you are from home.
Grand Subaru in Bensenville, IL, is the place to go in the Chicagoland area for the new Subaru Forester SUV. Learn about the interior features and find more model information on our Forester review and Forester trims pages. Ready to explore what it has to offer in person? Search our Forester inventory and plan a visit to our dealership, or contact us at (888) 840-3934 or via live chat if you have any questions or would like to set up a test drive with your preferred vehicle.
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Interior Comfort & Features
With six trim levels, including the uniquely outfitted Sport and Wilderness trims, the 2023 Subaru Forester offers a range of interior features to help make how you travel everything you want it to be. Easily start your Forester, thanks to the push-button start feature you’ll find across the trim lineup.
All 2023 Forester trims also come with the SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia system that brings together your music, podcasts, and news sources for easy access. On the Forester, you’ll find either a 6.5- or 8-inch display depending on the trim.
Other interior features include:
- Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory function, and vehicle lock button
- Automatic or dual-zone climate control system
- Multifunction center console
- Cloth, sport cloth, StarTex® water-repellent, or leather-trimmed upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Manually- or power-adjustable front seats
- Two-position driver’s seat and power mirror memory
- Heated, reclining rear seats
- 60/40 split, flat-folding rear seatbacks (one-touch folding capability on higher trims)
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated controls and transmission paddle shifters
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
- USB input and charging ports
- Cargo area underfloor storage
Color Options Available
Get the sporty appeal, durability, and styling you’re after with seating materials and interior color options offered with the 2023 Subaru Forester. The cabin of the 2023 Forester features a sharp-looking black dashboard, one- or two-color door panel detailing, and metal-look accents. Headliner color and door panel accents complement the upholstery.
Depending on the Forester trim level and exterior color you choose, interior color schemes are:
Base
Cloth upholstery in gray
Premium
Premium cloth upholstery in gray or black
Sport
Sport cloth upholstery in gray with orange stitching
Wilderness
StarTex® water-repellent upholstery in textured gray with orange stitching and anodized copper accents
Limited
Leather-trimmed upholstery with gray or black leather
Touring
Leather-trimmed upholstery in saddle brown or black leather
Safety & Driver Assistance Tech
Both passive and active safety features can be found on the 2023 Subaru Forester. All trims come equipped with whiplash-reducing front seats with height- and tilt-adjustable head restraints. These special seats are designed to absorb energy generated by a collision and help protect you and your traveling companion from injury.
A 180-degree front view monitor that comes standard on the 2023 Forester Wilderness trim helps you stay on top of what’s in front of you, such as children playing in the street or animals appearing when you’re driving on a backwoods road.
Unique to the top-level Touring trim is the DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System that leverages an infrared eye and head monitoring camera system to detect driver fatigue and alert you so you stay focused on the road.
Other 2023 Forester safety features and advanced technologies include:
- High beam assist
- Rear vision camera
- Reverse automatic braking
- Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert
- LATCH child seat mounting system
Dimensions, Cargo Space, & Seating
The 2023 Subaru Forester small SUV delivers big on comfort and carrying ability. The spacious cabin design can accommodate taller drivers and passengers, while the expandable cargo area and roof height help make loading and stowing bulky items effortless. On higher level trims, you can even lower the rear seat with just one touch of a button.
Headroom (front/rear) |
40.2/37.6 in. |
Legroom (front/rear) |
43.3/39.4 in. |
Passenger Volume | 107.6 cu.-ft. |
Cargo Capacity (Behind rear seat/second row down) | 26.9/69.1 cu.-ft. |
2023 Subaru Forester Interior Accessories
Find a genuine OEM accessory to outfit your new Subaru Forester just the way you want it. At Grand Subaru, we make it easy for you to locate and secure the right accessory, and our experienced service technicians can professionally install it for you for a perfect fit.
Are you looking for a cargo, bike, or kayak carrier for your roof rack? How about a protective seat cover for your pet? Browse the latest Subaru Forester accessories brochure then contact our parts department to order your desired accessory. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us at (708) 934-2880 for assistance.
Make sure you also check out our accessories specials to take advantage of any current promotions.
Learn More About the 2023 Subaru Forester
Does the new Forester SUV sound like the ideal vehicle for you — or do you need more information before you take the next step to schedule a test drive? Visit our Forester trims page to learn more about the standard equipment, or call us at (888) 840-3934 if you have any questions.
