Subaru Comfort Features that Keep You Cool in Florida Heat

Florida is the country’s hottest state, with average annual temperatures of 72.9 degrees, so you need a vehicle that can keep you cool when the mercury soars. Subaru delivers with a host of innovative features designed to keep you and your passengers comfortable, even when summer temperatures in Orlando peak. Take a closer look at the components that make Subaru vehicles the perfect choice for Florida residents.

Air Conditioning and Climate Control Systems

Once an optional extra, Subaru proudly offers air conditioning in all its vehicles. This feature cools the air inside the cabin to keep you and your passengers more comfortable. You can adjust the fan speed and air direction to suit your preferences.

Climate control is a more advanced system that allows you to set a specific temperature. Older systems typically have manual controls, while newer versions utilize a touch-screen interface. If you use the automatic setting, there’s no need to make manual adjustments. If you get into your Subaru on a hot day, the climate control system will crank the fan to cool the cabin quickly, then only work to maintain the temp. Many of Subaru’s luxury vehicles feature sophisticated dual-zone and multi-zone climate control systems, allowing the driver and passenger to set different temperatures to regulate the climate around them.

Ventilated Seats

The Subaru Ascent, Outback Touring, and Legacy Touring XT models feature ventilated front seats that help keep you cool while driving. Just like heated seats can warm you up on cold days, ventilated seats can help you feel cooler during hot weather. Activate them via the touch screen and select one of the three fan modes. The air-conditioned cabin air gets pulled through tiny pinholes in the seats to keep your back and bottom cool. You’ll certainly sweat less on summer road trips with ventilated seats.

Privacy and Solar-Tinted Glass

Dark glass reflects, absorbs, and blocks UV rays, allowing less heat to enter your car and keeping you cooler. The dark glass used in many Subaru vehicles is called privacy glass. Privacy glass, which is slightly darker than standard glass, is usually found on the back windows. Its darker appearance helps to reflect and absorb some UV rays, but it’s primarily there to enhance your vehicle’s appearance and provide passengers with some privacy.

Solar-tinted glass is treated with a ceramic, vinyl, or polyester film to protect against UV penetration and reduce heat inside your vehicle. This type of glass is typically for the front windows. Some dealerships offer solar-tinted glass as an optional upgrade with new Subaru purchases. You can also have your windows solar-tinted by a reputable aftermarket provider. Several different solar-tinted shades are available, with the darkest solar tints proving the most effective.

It’s essential to note that in Florida, vehicles must comply with state window tint laws based on visible light transmission (VLT). Front side windows must allow at least 28% of light to pass through for all cars. For sedans, the rear side windows and rear windshield must have a VLT of at least 15%, while SUVs and vans may have rear side and rear windows with a VLT as low as 6%. For all vehicles, non-reflective tint is allowed on the windshield above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.

Smartphone App Integration

Subscribing to MySubaru, available on select models released after 2019, can also help you stay cool by preparing your car for your arrival. The MySubaru smartphone app’s remote engine start feature includes climate control, allowing you to set the temperature and activate your ventilated seats before departure, eliminating the need to wait for your vehicle to cool down.

Moonroof

A moonroof is standard on higher trims or an optional extra for several Subaru models, including the Forester, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, Ascent, Impreza, Solterra, and WRX. While it sounds like a feature for motorists driving at night, when temperatures fall, it’s a handy addition for summer daytime driving.

Most Subaru models feature moonroofs made from 95% UV light-reducing glass, allowing them to reduce heat in your cabin, just like solar-tinted glass windows. Alternatively, you can add a sunroof shade to completely block UV rays, as a standard car roof would.

When you’re ready to use your moonroof, slide it open for a ventilation boost. Hot air can escape your cabin more quickly with the moonroof open, allowing you to feel more comfortable without relying on climate control. A moonroof, especially the panoramic ones available in the Forester and Ascent, also makes your cabin feel more open and less stuffy.

Advanced Ventilation for Rear Passengers

They might miss out on the ventilated seats, but Subaru doesn’t forget rear passengers. Rear seat air-conditioning vents and ducts in the floor ensure passengers in the second and third rows feel comfortable, even in models without dual-zone or multi-zone climate control systems. Passengers can adjust the rear seat vents to direct air where they need it to stay cool.

Sunshades

Sunshades are a popular aftermarket accessory that can block UV rays when your vehicle’s parked, so you return to a cooler car. They offer several additional benefits, including protection for your car’s dash, upholstery, and electronics against UV damage and fading. Along with the moonroof shades mentioned above, Subaru sells windshield and window shades. You can also purchase complete Subaru kits, which feature all the sunshades your vehicle needs. Since Subaru manufactures these sunshades, they perfectly fit your model and reflect the maximum UV rays.

Experience These Features at Sport Subaru South

Discover all the features that help Subaru vehicles thrive in Orlando’s heat at our Sport Subaru South dealership. Contact us to arrange a dedicated sales appointment with our team, who can demonstrate Subaru’s comfort features and arrange test-drives of your favorite models. With a range of summer-ready new and used vehicles, we’re sure to have the right Subaru for your lifestyle and budget. Talk to us about aftermarket treatments and accessories that can make your Subaru even cooler this summer.