Heated Wheel

[sayonara]

It's hard to believe that my steering wheel is not heated. The dealer wants over $1000 to install one. I read somewhere that only Canadian cars come standard with them, is that true?

 

[Frenzal]

Yes. It is cold up here!

 

[gateway_integra]

$1000 just for install?!

Everything else I was looking at included one so the salesman offered to include it.

 

[wagood]

Mine was around 800 or so for parts+labor, I’d ask around at other dealers if that is an option for you because 1000 is insane.

 

[JCJai]

that only Canadian cars come standard with them

It's not very good anyways.

 

[eric123406109]

It's not very good anyways.

agree. It’s warmer that the cold outdoor temperature, but not as warm as the wheels in my 2018 volt or 2021 rav4. If I had it to do over again, I might just keep the $800 in my pocket.

 

[Compromise]

I agree that it's not THAT hot, but it is still nice to have! I just wish that the US spec cars could include the stitching (red or orchid) like the Canadian versions.

 

[gateway_integra]

It's not the absolute hottest wheel I've ever experienced but it's just fine and heats up pretty quickly. Completely worth it.

 

[lumper]

It's hard to believe that my steering wheel is not heated. The dealer wants over $1000 to install one. I read somewhere that only Canadian cars come standard with them, is that true?

I was planning to pay the difference to get the heated wheel IF, it was going to still be the perforated leather with red contrast stitching.
I heard somewhere that the heated wheel would-be same as Canadian models, the smooth leather no perforation.

 

[Compromise]

If any Canadian teggy owner wants my perforated orchid stitched wheel and is willing to trade for their orchid-stitched heated wheel, hmu

 

[optronix]

It's not very good anyways.

Not sure where your expectations are for heated wheels. Mine heats up just fine. Do you need to be able to feel it through heavy gloves? A blazing hot steering wheel doesn't sound very appealing.

I was planning to pay the difference to get the heated wheel IF, it was going to still be the perforated leather with red contrast stitching.
I heard somewhere that the heated wheel would-be same as Canadian models, the smooth leather no perforation.

It is 100% not perforated.

$1000 is too much. You can get the wheel for ~$350, just install it yourself and buy an Alcantara wheel while you're at it, still come out less than what they're charging for install. Crazy.

 

[JCJai]

Not sure where your expectations are for heated wheels. Mine heats up just fine. Do you need to be able to feel it through heavy gloves? A blazing hot steering wheel doesn't sound very appealing.

No, I rarely wear gloves driving if ever. Blazing hot to start is appealing when the outside temperature is below -10 celsius. What it needs is levels of heat rather than just on and off.

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

I just want one with matching red stitching :/

 

[lumper]

Not sure where your expectations are for heated wheels. Mine heats up just fine. Do you need to be able to feel it through heavy gloves? A blazing hot steering wheel doesn't sound very appealing.



It is 100% not perforated.

$1000 is too much. You can get the wheel for ~$350, just install it yourself and buy an Alcantara wheel while you're at it, still come out less than what they're charging for install. Crazy.

I'm just keeping the stock wheel.

 

[vexingv]

Not sure where your expectations are for heated wheels. Mine heats up just fine. Do you need to be able to feel it through heavy gloves? A blazing hot steering wheel doesn't sound very appealing.



It is 100% not perforated.

$1000 is too much. You can get the wheel for ~$350, just install it yourself and buy an Alcantara wheel while you're at it, still come out less than what they're charging for install. Crazy.

wow. that's quite the disappointment. i would have thought it would be perforated at the very least. looking at the Dreamshop, i checked accessories for both the A-Spec 6MT and the Type S and the heated steering wheel is the same part for either car: 08U97-3S5-210A.

so the Canadian Type S stock steering wheels are heated, perforated/dimpled leather, and have contrast stitching? is it possible to order a part from another market?