The 2026 Subaru Uncharted’s interior varies meaningfully across its three trim levels. The Premium FWD comes with Black Cloth upholstery exclusively. The Sport and GT offer Black StarTex and Gray StarTex. The GT adds ventilated front seats and heated outboard rear seats. All three trims include customizable ambient lighting, dual wireless phone charging, a 120V power outlet, and a 10-way power driver seat. For Nassau County buyers who want to understand what each configuration actually delivers in the cabin, this guide covers the interior completely.
Bottom Line: Black Cloth is Premium FWD only. Black StarTex and Gray StarTex are available on Sport and GT. There is no leather option on the Uncharted. Every trim includes customizable ambient lighting, dual wireless charging, and the 120V outlet. Ventilated front seats and heated rear seats are GT-exclusive.
- Black Cloth: Premium FWD only
- Black StarTex / Gray StarTex: Sport and GT
- No leather option on any Uncharted trim
- Ventilated front seats: GT only
- Heated rear seats (outboard): GT only
Upholstery Options
Black Cloth (Premium FWD Only)
Black Cloth is the Uncharted Premium FWD’s standard upholstery — woven fabric in black, exclusive to this trim. Cloth upholstery is the most familiar material to buyers transitioning from conventional vehicles, but it is the least durable option for the Uncharted lineup. Black cloth absorbs moisture, retains odors more than synthetic materials, and is harder to clean thoroughly after wet gear, pet transport, or sandy cargo.
For Premium FWD buyers who park in enclosed environments and primarily use the vehicle for clean commuting, Black Cloth is functional. For buyers who use their vehicle actively — beach access, outdoor recreation, family hauling — stepping to Sport’s StarTex provides a meaningfully more practical interior material.
Black StarTex (Sport and GT)
Black StarTex is Subaru’s purpose-developed synthetic upholstery material — not cloth, not leather, but a textured synthetic with a distinctive diamond-pattern weave. Black StarTex resists moisture and surface staining more effectively than cloth and wipes clean with minimal effort. It is the default all-black interior choice for Sport and GT and pairs with all five exterior colors.
For Nassau County buyers who use the Uncharted for active lifestyles — paddleboarding, beach days, hiking gear — Black StarTex is more practical than cloth. It handles wet and sandy conditions with less concern about permanent staining or odor retention.
Gray StarTex (Sport and GT)
Gray StarTex uses the same StarTex material in a lighter gray tone. It creates a significantly lighter, more airy cabin feel than Black StarTex — similar in character to the interiors of premium Scandinavian and Japanese EVs that use light interior palettes to create a spacious feel in compact dimensions.
Gray StarTex pairs particularly well with the Uncharted’s lighter exterior colors — Cosmic White Pearl, Coastal Wolf Gray Metallic, Metropolis Gray Metallic — and creates a cohesive light-exterior / light-interior presentation. It also pairs interestingly with Habanero Orange Metallic as a contrast combination.
Practical consideration: Gray StarTex shows dark dirt and carbon dust (common on floor surfaces) more visibly than Black StarTex. Lighter-colored dirt (sand, chalk dust, flour) shows less on gray than black. The right choice depends on the primary use case.
Customizable Ambient Lighting: All Trims
Every Uncharted — Premium FWD, Sport, and GT — includes customizable ambient lighting. The system illuminates interior trim panels, door liners, and footwells at night, with the driver able to select the color and intensity from a palette of options.
On an all-electric vehicle, ambient lighting is a meaningful part of the interior character — the Uncharted’s clean dashboard architecture and open-feeling interior benefit from accent lighting that reinforces the vehicle’s design language. The ability to set a specific color for the cabin creates a degree of personalization that makes the interior feel curated rather than generic.
Dual Wireless Phone Charging: All Trims
Two wireless charging positions in the center console are standard on all three Uncharted trims. Qi-compatible devices charge simultaneously from both positions without cables. For an EV where the phone may also function as the digital key, ensuring the phone stays charged is a practical priority that the dual wireless positions address without requiring cable management.
120V / 1500W AC Power Outlet: All Trims
A full household-style power outlet is standard on every Uncharted, including the Premium FWD. This enables the vehicle to power laptops, power tools, camping equipment, or any device with a standard plug — from the cargo area of an EV with a capable battery. For Nassau County buyers who use the vehicle for outdoor recreation, beach trips, or job sites, this is a practical capability that most competing EVs don’t offer as standard equipment across all trims.
Heated Front Seats: All Trims
Heated front seats are included in the All-Weather Package, which is standard on every Uncharted trim. Every buyer — Premium FWD, Sport, or GT — gets heated front seats without paying for an option. This is consistent with Subaru’s approach to winter equipment: the baseline vehicle is winter-ready.
Ventilated Front Seats: GT Only
Active seat ventilation — drawing air through perforations in the StarTex seat surface — is standard on the GT and not available on Sport or Premium FWD. For Nassau County buyers who experience discomfort from hot seat surfaces during Long Island summers, ventilated seats provide relief that air conditioning alone cannot achieve.
Heated Outboard Rear Seats: GT Only
The GT’s heated rear seats warm the two outboard positions in the second row. For buyers with regular rear passengers during winter months — family driving, carpooling — this is a meaningful comfort addition over the Sport.
Interior Configuration Matrix
| Feature | Premium FWD | Sport | GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cloth | ✓ | — | — |
| Black StarTex | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gray StarTex | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customizable Ambient Lighting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 120V Power Outlet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated Front Seats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ventilated Front Seats | — | — | ✓ |
| Heated Rear Seats (outboard) | — | — | ✓ |
"Gray StarTex gets overlooked in favor of black, but it makes the Uncharted's cabin feel significantly more open and premium. The light interior on an EV with a panoramic roof on the GT creates a completely different atmosphere than a dark cabin. The ambient lighting on every trim is a nice touch — buyers who experience it in an evening test drive always comment on it. The 120V outlet being standard from the Premium FWD is something I highlight with buyers who haven't thought about it — it's genuinely useful for anyone who spends time outdoors or works on the road."
General Manager, Grand Prix Subaru
Fuel economy figures from EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage varies with driving conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is leather available on any Uncharted trim? No. The Uncharted does not offer a leather upholstery option on any trim. The three options are Black Cloth (Premium FWD only), Black StarTex, and Gray StarTex.
Can I get Gray StarTex on the Premium FWD? No. The Premium FWD comes exclusively with Black Cloth. StarTex — Black or Gray — is available starting at the Sport trim.
Does the Sport have heated rear seats? No. Heated outboard rear seats are a GT-exclusive feature. The Sport has heated front seats (standard All-Weather Package) but not rear.
What colors can the ambient lighting display? The customizable ambient lighting is adjustable through the Uncharted’s settings. A palette of colors and brightness levels is available; confirm specific options during a test drive at Grand Prix Subaru.
Experience the Uncharted Interior at Grand Prix Subaru
Browse current Uncharted inventory at Grand Prix Subaru or contact the team to see the interior options in person at 500 S Broadway in Hicksville.