[BossMaverick]

I brought up the head rests in the review I did after test driving a 2013. In summary, the head rests are very uncomfortable due to the angle but fortunately, my head stayed off of them by a hair while driving in my natural driving position. Unfortunately, it will be very uncomfortable for when my wife or I want to take a nap while riding in the passenger seat.

I highly suggest taking one for a test drive because I could definitely see the head rests being an issue for some people.

 

[BossMaverick]

Thanks you. A test drive is on the docket for next month. If I find them annoying, I'll try swapping a set from a 2012 or 2010 and see if the posts fit the 2013 holes. If so, I'll just order a set of the older version.

Good idea. Such a simple solution that I wish I would've though of. I just hope the holes in the seat are the same between the years.

The cost of 2012 cloth head rests through subaruonlineparts.com is only $62 each. It might be worth it to me in the future if the 2013 headrest become unbearable.

 

[BossMaverick]

I like the head restraints in my '12 just fine, I can actually rest my head against it and it keeps my head up and looking straight ahead.

FWIW I'm 5'6" and I have the restraint raised up to the first notch. What do you people find so uncomfortable about them?

It's a far cry from the ones in my old Saturn which would have me looking at the ceiling if I laid my head back against them.

The 2013's have changed in the name of safety. There is a very steep angle that goes towards the seat's occupant.