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Ventilated seats can be a lifesaver on hot days, whether you live up north during the summer or in the deserts of California at any time of the year. Cooling your seats allows you to cool down your body quicker than standard air conditioning.

With that said, we have put together the ultimate list of ventilated-seat vehicles (also known as cooled or air-conditioned seats) right now! We also set you up with our favorites, so you always have a great place to start in your cooled-seat vehicle shopping journey.

1. List Of All 68 Cars That Have Ventilated Seats

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Best Car with Ventilated Seats
Kia K5
Our previous winner in this category was the Kia Stinger; however, as it is being discontinued, the Kia K5 was an easy second pick. This South Korean manufacturer has been hitting it out of the park, and this replacement to the aging Kia Optima took quality and styling up a notch. With distinctive lighting, a 1.6L turbo or 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, and some fantastic safety ratings, the Kia K5 is a force to be reconned with.
Kia K5
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Acura

  • TLX

Aston Martin

  • Aston Martin DB11
  • Aston Martin DBS
  • Aston Martin Vantage

Audi

  • Audi A4
  • Audi A5
  • Audi A6
  • Audi A7
  • Audi A8
  • Audi E-tron (GT)

Bentley

  • Bentley Continental GT
  • Bentley Flying Spur

BMW

  • BMW 4 Series
  • BMW 5 Series
  • BMW 7 Series
  • BMW 8 Series

Cadillac

  • Cadillac CT4
  • Cadillac CT5

Chevrolet

  • Chevrolet Camaro
  • Chevrolet Corvette

Chrysler

  • Chrysler 300

Dodge

  • Dodge Challenger
  • Dodge Charger

Ford

  • Ford Mustang

Genesis

  • Genesis G70
  • Genesis G80
  • Genesis G90

Honda

  • Honda Accord

Hyundai

  • Hyundai Elantra HEV
  • Hyundai Sonata

Jaguar

  • Jaguar F-Type
  • Jaguar XF

Kia

  • Kia Forte
  • Kia K5
  • Kia Stinger

Lexus

  • Lexus ES
  • Lexus IS
  • Lexus LC
  • Lexus LS
  • Lexus RC

Maserati

  • Maserati Ghibli
  • Maserati Quattroporte

Mazda

  • Mazda Mazda6

Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Nissan

  • Nissan Maxima

Porsche

  • Porsche 718
  • Porsche 911
  • Porsche Panamera
  • Porsche Taycan

Rolls-Royce

  • Rolls-Royce Dawn
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost

Subaru

  • Subaru Legacy
  • Subaru Outback

Tesla

  • Tesla Model S

Toyota

  • Toyota Avalon
  • Toyota Camry
  • Toyota Mirai

Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Arteon
  • Volkswagen Jetta

Volvo

  • Volvo S90
  • Volvo V60
  • Volvo V90

2. List Of All 96 SUVs That Have Ventilated Seats

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Best SUV with Ventilated Seats
Porsche Cayenne
The Cayenne was the beginning of the modern high-performance crossover SUVs and even saved Porsche from going out of business. Even today, it offers tremendous value for those that want something with the dynamic driving experience of a sports car but the ability to haul the family to school and the grocery store. With plenty of options to choose from, ranging from the base Cayenne to the range-topping Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid with 671 horsepower, you can select precisely what you want.
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Acura

  • Acura RDX

Aston Martin

  • Aston Martin DBX

Audi

  • Audi Q5
  • Audi Q7
  • Audi Q8

Bentley

  • Bentley Bentayga

BMW

  • BMW X3
  • BMW X4
  • BMW X5
  • BMW X6
  • BMW X7

Buick

  • Buick Enclave
  • Buick Envision

Cadillac

  • Cadillac Escalade
  • Cadillac XT4
  • Cadillac XT5
  • Cadillac XT6

Chevrolet

  • Chevrolet Blazer
  • Chevrolet Equinox
  • Chevrolet Suburban
  • Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Chevrolet Traverse

Dodge

  • Dodge Durango

Ford

  • Ford Edge
  • Ford Expedition
  • Ford Explorer

Genesis

  • Genesis GV60
  • Genesis GV70
  • Genesis GV80

GMC

  • GMC Acadia
  • GMC Hummer EV
  • GMC Terrain
  • GMC Yukon

Honda

  • Honda Passport
  • Honda Pilot

Hyundai

  • Hyundai Kona N
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • Hyundai Nexo
  • Hyundai Palisade
  • Hyundai Santa Fe
  • Hyundai Tucson

Infiniti

  • Infiniti QX50
  • Infiniti QX80

Jaguar

  • Jaguar E-Pace
  • Jaguar F-Pace
  • Jaguar I-PACE

Jeep

  • Jeep Cherokee
  • Jeep Compass
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Kia

  • Kia Niro
  • Kia Sorento
  • Kia Sportage
  • Kia Telluride

Lamborghini

Land Rover

  • Land Rover Defender
  • Land Rover Discovery (Sport)
  • Land Rover Range Rover (Evoque, Sport, Velar)

Lexus

  • Lexus GX
  • Lexus LX
  • Lexus NX
  • Lexus RX
  • Lexus UX

Lincoln

  • Lincoln Aviator
  • Lincoln Corsair
  • Lincoln Nautilus
  • Lincoln Navigator

Maserati

  • Maserati Levante

Mazda

  • Mazda CX-5
  • Mazda CX-9
  • Mazda CX-30

Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Nissan

  • Nissan Armada
  • Nissan Murano

Polestar

  • Polestar Polestar 2

Porsche

  • Porsche Cayenne
  • Porsche Macan

Rivian

  • Rivian R1S

Rolls-Royce

  • Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Subaru

  • Subaru Ascent

Tesla

  • Tesla Model X

Toyota

  • Toyota 4Runner
  • Toyota Highlander
  • Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Toyota RAV4
  • Toyota Sequoia
  • Toyota Venza

Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Atlas
  • Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Volvo

  • Volvo XC60
  • Volvo XC90

3. List Of All 18 Pickup Trucks That Have Ventilated Seats

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Best Pickup Truck with Ventilated Seats
GMC Sierra 1500
Whether you are looking for a base work truck or a luxurious ride, the GMC Sierra offers something. The newest generation of this pickup takes it up a notch! You can choose either a 5.3L and 6.2L V8 gas engine or a 3.0L Duramax Diesel power plant. You can also purchase this pickup in multiple configurations, including regular, double, and crew cabs.
Specifications:
  • Towing Capacity: 13,300 pounds (up to)
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Chevrolet

  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Ford

  • Ford F-150
  • Ford F-150 Lightning
  • Ford Super Duty F-250
  • Ford Super Duty F-350
  • Ford Super Duty F-450

GMC

  • GMC Canyon
  • GMC Sierra 1500
  • GMC Sierra 2500
  • GMC Sierra 3500

Nissan

  • Nissan Titan

Ram

  • Ram 1500
  • Ram 2500
  • Ram 3500 HD

Rivian

  • Rivian R1T

Toyota

  • Toyota Tundra

4. List Of All 4 Minivans That Have Ventilated Seats

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Best Minivan with Ventilated Seats
Kia Carnival
You may not be surprised to see a Kia again on this list, as they offer excellent vehicles with a great warranty. Kia hit it out of the park with the new Carnival (previously known as the Sedona in the USA), as it blended SUV styling with the utility of a minivan. This is an excellent van for those with a large family who are hesitant to own a minivan. The Carnival is powered by a 3.5L V6 that pushes out an impressive (for a minivan) 290 horsepower.
Kia Carnival
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Chrysler

  • Chrysler Pacifica

Honda

  • Honda Odyssey

Kia

  • Kia Carnival

Toyota

  • Toyota Sienna

5. List Of All 13 EVs (Electric Vehicles) That Have Ventilated Seats

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Best Electric Vehicle with Ventilated Seats
Rivian R1T
You may be looking for a super truck with up to 835 horsepower, an efficient electric vehicle, or something to drive off-road. While all those things may sound like different vehicles, you may be surprised that the R1T has it all. This versatile truck offers many fantastic features, including a gear tunnel between the bed and the truck's cab for easy storage (not to mention the front trunk). The R1T (and its SUV version, R1S) should be on your shortlist if you are looking for a great electric vehicle.
Specifications:
  • Horsepower: 600 - 835
  • Torque: 600 - 908
  • GVWR: 8,532
  • MSRP: $67,500
  • Range: 314 Miles (505 km)
  • 0 - 60: 3 seconds
  • Towing Capacity: 11,000 pounds (up to)
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Audi

  • Audi E-tron (GT)

Ford

  • Ford F-150 Lightning

GMC

  • GMC Hummer EV

Hyundai

  • Hyundai Kona EV
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5

Jaguar

  • Jaguar I-PACE

Polestar

  • Polestar Polestar 2

Porsche

  • Porsche Taycan

Rivian

  • Rivian R1T
  • Rivian R1S

Tesla

  • Tesla Model S
  • Tesla Model X

Toyota

  • Toyota Mirai (Hydrogen)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ventilated Seats

What are other names for ventilated seats?

Ventilated seats may also be referred to as air-conditioned seats or even cooled seats. However, no matter what they are called, this feature cools down your seat cushions to quickly take away the heat of a hot day.

How do ventilated seats work?

Cooled or Ventilated seat functions by pushing cold air through the backrest and cushion of your seat. You can easily adjust the air being moved to the seat via controls to help you stay cool on hot days.

Do all cars have ventilated seats?

Only some vehicles offer ventilated seats! While this feature is growing in popularity, they are only commonly found in luxury vehicles. However, other companies, such as Kia and Hyundai, are starting to offer these in their cars to stand out from the crowd. Features like this are commonly found in higher-end vehicles, and then they quickly trickle down to more entry-level vehicles as the cost of the technology goes down.

How much does it cost to install cooled seats in a car?

Installing ventilated seats into your car can be done. However, it will be costly. You can expect to pay between $500 and $2000 to make it happen, with the average price being around $1000.

Can you have heated seats without ventilated seats?

Ventilated and heated seats are two different technologies and features. Because of that, you can easily have cooled seats without heated seats and heated seats without ventilated seats. The ability to have one without the other is because they both are built on different technologies. Ventilated seats rely on airflow, while heated seats use an electrical element woven into the seat.

Conclusion

There are plenty of options for vehicles with ventilated (or cooled seats) on the market today. I expect to see more options released regularly as the technology becomes cheaper to produce on the assembly line. Until then, we’ll keep this article updated as we find more!