It seems a strange reason to me as well, but it's the reason given, and as I recall it was given by Ford of Canada. As far as I can tell no Mustang specifically made for Canada has HIDs. Some with HIDs have been imported to Canada by individuals and by Dealers (for sale as new) so it can't be that big of a regulation issue.

I understand though that because of Canadian Regulation, Shelby GTs were also not available in Canada. Something about since they had been altered by Shelby crash standards wer in question. I'm not sure I believe that either.

 

The Bullitt package basically includes it's own 'Premium' interior option, with the seats, steering wheel, dash and instruments, pedal covers, shifter and shift boot.
I suppose if they didn't want to add the other items, probably to keep the package cost down to buyers, they could have created a 'Bullitt Premium Interior' option that included them.

 

I checked Ford of Canada's website. I don't see the option for the GT500 having heated seats, but I do see an option for it having HID's.

 

You can get the HID's on a 2009 mustang as well.

 

The original reason the GT500 and Bullitt seats did not have the heating option available had to do with their unique "performance" design and extra bolstering, and no provisions for the heating being designed in to the originals.

Why they haven't added it by now may simply be the fact that most people who have these cars won't be driving their special edition Mustangs much in the winter. Ford simply might not see too many people ordering them with heated seats...

For me, I did not order heated seats that were available in my otherwise loaded 2005 F-450 XLT Lariat 4x4 that is my winter ride, I would not have ordered heated seats in my GT500 or my Bullitt if available either.

Now automatic temperature control is another story. I do not have a clue why that (already existing technology & ZERO extra weight) option is still unavailable in the upgraded interiors on Mustangs.

 

They are both luxury features. I never said the Bullitt should be a latter day Road Runner. I'm just curious.

 

My response was unnecessary. You said it better.

 

Interesting. Where are the DRLs on a Canadian 2009 Mustang?

 

For 2008, the GT500 did not have heated seats in the US either. I'll have to find a US 2009 GT500 order guide to see if it now shows up, but I doubt it since the Canadian GT500 doesn't.

 

Completely separate features. I still see no reason to make a connection in their availability.

Read my other post. Ford could have offered a 'Bullitt Premium interior package' like they do a 'GT500 Premium interior package' that offers wrapped and stitched dash, arm rests, and dash pad.
Who knows why they didn't.

 

I agree with all of that.

There have been hints that the 2010 Mustang might have an automatic temperature control system.I don't know that I'd have ordered such a climate control system in the Bullitt, but I might have ordered the stitched dash etc.

 

Interesting...when I ordered my Bullitt through the AAFES in Germany, heated seats were an option going by the drop-down menu options on the dealer's computer.
Obviously when the car arrived they were no-where in sight...

Oh and HID lights are illegal in Germany too - if I'd ordered them installed I'd have been forced to replace them with 'normal' headlights for the German TuV inspection prior to registering.