Subaru, Isuzu and Suzuki Accessories: A Practical Guide

Subaru, Isuzu and Suzuki all sell solid numbers in Australia, but none moves anywhere near as many units per year as Toyota, Mazda or Hyundai. That gap shows up on accessory shelves: whole ranges built around the volume brands, and a scattering of generic, one-size-fits-nothing parts for everyone else. Owners of a Forester, a D-Max or a Jimny end up settling for a universal-fit product that ignores their car's actual proportions. CarMoods now carries dedicated accessory ranges for Subaru, Isuzu and Suzuki, and this guide runs through what's actually worth fitting across all three.

Jump to: Why Group These Three · Steering Wheel Covers · Comfort and Support · Keys, Sills and Paint · Fitment Extras · Small Extras · FAQ

Why These Three Brands Get Grouped Together

Subaru, Isuzu and Suzuki have nothing in common under the bonnet — a flat-four Forester, a diesel D-Max ute and a tiny turbo-triple Jimny sit at opposite ends of the market. What links them for accessory purposes is scale: none cracks the top ten sellers outright, but all three have loyal, long-term ownership bases who tend to look after their cars properly, which is exactly the audience a well-made, brand-correct accessory is aimed at. It also means the range built for each brand is genuinely shaped around the actual model lineup rather than a generic badge on a universal part — a Subaru key case cut for the BRZ, STI, XV and Forester fob shape fits properly instead of being forced over the buttons, and an Isuzu D-Max floor mat is moulded to the tray and footwell of that specific ute rather than trimmed down from a passenger-car template.

Steering Wheel Covers: Getting the Diameter and Material Right

The steering wheel is the single most-touched surface in any car, and it's usually the first thing that shows wear — shiny patches on leather, cracking on cheap vinyl, a slippery rim in summer. A cover fixes all three, provided it's sized and fitted correctly. Measure across the rim itself, not the overall wheel diameter including the spokes: most Subaru, Isuzu and Suzuki passenger models sit in the 36 to 38 centimetre range across the rim (roughly 14.2 to 15 inches), which is what these covers are cut to. A size too small will fight the wheel constantly and work itself loose; one too large bunches at the seams and looks worse than no cover at all.

Material changes the feel more than most people expect. Suede-finish covers grip better in sweaty palms and hot weather, since the texture creates friction the way a genuine suede glove does, but they mark more easily and need an occasional brush to stay looking fresh. Carbon-fibre-pattern leather is the opposite trade: smoother, easier to wipe clean, at a small cost to outright grip in humid conditions.

A 3D-logo suede cover suits a Subaru driven mostly around town in Australian heat, where grip matters more than wipe-down convenience. Isuzu's version uses the same suede-and-carbon-fibre construction, but sized for the D-Max's larger commercial-vehicle wheel — a Subaru-sized cover won't stretch over a ute wheel.

Isuzu Suede Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel Cover

For the full method — measuring technique, lacing versus slip-on, and how to avoid the most common fitting mistakes — see our steering wheel cover sizing and material guide, or browse the full steering wheel cover range for other finishes.

Comfort and Support for the Long Hauls

Long drives are where these three brands genuinely overlap: a D-Max doing tray-back work all day, a Forester on a weekend tow, and a Jimny on a proper outback loop all put the same strain on a driver's neck and lower back over hours behind the wheel. Foam density is what separates a neck pillow that actually helps from one that just looks the part — a soft, low-density fill flattens within an hour, where a firmer, higher-density core wrapped in a softer outer layer holds its shape under the real weight of a head leaning sideways for hours. Leather-covered pillows run warmer against the skin, which matters more in a Queensland summer than a Victorian winter; breathable cotton covers suit anyone driving through the hotter months.

Isuzu's equivalent range splits the same way — a plain neck pillow for shorter commutes, and a combined neck-and-lumbar set for genuine long-distance driving in a D-Max, where the seat base is firmer than a typical passenger car's and benefits from the extra support.

Suzuki's headrest and waist pillow set uses the same logic in a smaller footprint, sized for the more compact seats in a Swift, Vitara or Jimny. A neck pillow and seat belt shoulder pad combination is worth adding for anyone who finds the belt digs into their shoulder on a longer trip — common in smaller cars, where the belt anchor sits closer to the neck.

Our guide to choosing a car neck pillow goes deeper on foam types, shapes and correct positioning if none of these quite match your seating position, and the full neck pillow and lumbar support range covers everything from budget cotton pillows through to memory foam sets.

Protecting Keys, Sills and Paint

A key fob spends most of its life loose in a pocket or bag, knocking against coins, phones and whatever else is in there. Subaru's zinc alloy leather key case is cut for the BRZ, STI, XV and Forester fob shape, with a soft leather shell over a metal frame that protects against drops without blocking the buttons. Suzuki owners running a Swift, Vitara, Ignis or Baleno get a lighter silicone version instead — cheaper to replace and better at absorbing a hard knock, though it won't stop chrome trim scratching against other keys.

Isuzu D-Max owners have a different problem: a ute constantly climbed in and out of with muddy boots or a tool belt on, which chews through door sill paint and trim far faster than any passenger car sees. A door sill protective sticker tape is a thin, clear film applied over the factory sill, absorbing the scuffing that would otherwise reach the paint or plastic underneath. It's a five-minute job and one of the cheapest ways to protect resale condition on a vehicle used for work.

Isuzu Door Sill Protective Sticker Tape

For more on how key fob covers differ by material and what else is worth protecting, our key fob cover guide goes into more depth.

Fitment Extras: Floor Mats, Sunshades and Hub Caps

Floor mats and sunshades are the two accessories where a genuinely custom fit matters more than the material itself. A universal rubber mat trimmed with scissors never sits flush, and it's the gap left at the edges — not the mat itself — that lets water and mud reach the carpet underneath. Isuzu D-Max mats built for that model use a raised lip around the entire footwell, deep enough to hold runoff from wet boots or a spilled drink bottle, and a TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) construction that stays flexible in cold weather rather than cracking like cheaper PVC after a year or two in the sun.

Isuzu D-Max TPE Waterproof Floor Mats — Custom Fit

Suzuki's Jimny-specific mats are cut for the 5-door model's smaller, more upright footwell — a genuinely different shape to almost anything else in this segment, so a generic SUV mat won't sit right. Subaru's wheel hub centre caps are a smaller fix but a common one: original caps crack or go missing after a kerb strike, leaving a hollow-looking centre bore. A set of four 60mm ABS caps restores the factory look without chasing down genuine parts through a dealer.

A Subaru Forester windscreen sun shade — sized for the 2019 to 2024 model specifically — is worth adding for anyone parking outdoors regularly. Cabin surface temperatures can climb well past what's comfortable to touch within minutes of parking in direct sun, and a properly fitted, model-specific shade blocks far more of that heat gain than a universal one that leaves gaps around the edges.

Subaru Forester Foldable Sun Shade (2019–2024)

Our floor mat buying guide covers the TPE-versus-carpet decision in more depth if you're weighing up options beyond a model-specific mat.

Small Extras Worth Adding

A couple of smaller accessories round out the range. Isuzu's branded automatic folding umbrella suits a work ute that spends plenty of time parked at job sites in unpredictable weather — a one-button open means it can be deployed one-handed while carrying tools or paperwork. Suzuki's 500ml smart thermos cup uses a double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel body, sized to fit a standard Australian cup holder, which suits the Jimny and Swift's smaller cabin better than a bulkier flask.

None of these are essential in the way a steering wheel cover or floor mat is, but they're the kind of small, brand-matched touches that make a car feel properly kitted out rather than accessorised from a servo bargain bin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Subaru, Isuzu and Suzuki owners don't get the accessory attention that bigger-selling brands do, but the parts built specifically for these three are genuinely better than anything universal — cut to the right wheel diameter, footwell shape and key fob outline. Start with whichever surface gets the most daily wear in your own car and build out from there. Browse the full Subaru, Isuzu and Suzuki ranges, or see the complete CarMoods catalogue for everything else worth adding.