2026 Subaru Forester
Starting MSRP
$29,995
to $41,595
About the 2026 Subaru Forester
The 2026 Subaru Forester continues its legacy as the go-to adventure crossover, blending rugged capability with refined daily usability across its six available trims. Propelled by a reliable 2.5L four-cylinder engine generating 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, the Forester maintains Subaru's legendary symmetrical all-wheel drive system, ensuring tenacious grip regardless of the terrain. While not built for scorching acceleration, its smooth delivery is paired with an efficient continuously variable automatic transmission achieving a commendable 29 MPG combined. Measuring 183.3 inches long, the 2026 Subaru Forester offers a spacious cabin, evidenced by 43.3 inches of generous front legroom, making every journey comfortable while retaining maneuverability.
Key Highlights
Standard AWD Efficiency
Every trim of the 2026 Subaru Forester comes standard with capable all-wheel drive, expertly managed by a CVT to deliver 29 MPG combined, striking an excellent balance between traction and fuel economy.
Expansive Utility Space
With 29.6 cubic feet of standard cargo capacity, the 2026 Forester provides substantial room for gear, perfect for hauling equipment for weekend excursions.
Spacious Interior Dimensions
Front occupants benefit from an impressive 43.3 inches of legroom, ensuring that even on longer drives, comfort remains a high priority in the 2026 Subaru Forester.
Accessible Powerband
The 2.5L engine’s 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque are tuned for consistent, predictable performance suitable for everyday driving and climbing moderate inclines.
Best For
Outdoor Enthusiasts
- The standard all-wheel drive and practical 183.3-inch overall length make the 2026 Subaru Forester adept at navigating rough access roads to trailheads.
Long-Commuting Professionals
- Achieving 33 MPG highway keeps fuel costs down while the predictable 180 hp engine and smooth CVT offer relaxed cruising.
Users Needing Maximum Front Comfort
- Drivers prioritizing personal space will appreciate the 43.3 inches of available front legroom in the 2026 Subaru Forester.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | $29,995 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 29 mpg |
| Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | $37,695 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 29 mpg |
| Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | $33,385 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 29 mpg |
| Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | $36,105 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 28 mpg |
| Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | $41,595 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 28 mpg |
| Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | $38,385 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 26 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
| Feature | 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (34 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | — | — | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Driver Attention Alert | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | |||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | — | — | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (4 features) | ||||||
| Center Differential Type | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | |||||
| Transmission Type | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 431.6/547.8 mi. | 431.6/547.8 mi. | 431.6/547.8 mi. | 415.0/531.2 mi. | 415.0/531.2 mi. | 398.4/464.8 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 25/32 MPG | 25/32 MPG | 24/28 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (4 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (26 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Digital Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | ||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | — | |||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | ||||||
| Push Button Start | — | |||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | — | |||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | — | — | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | — | — | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | |||||
| In Car Entertainment (15 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wired) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Android Auto (Wireless) | — | |||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wired) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | — | |||||
| Auxiliary Audio Input | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 7.0 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | — | Harman/Kardon | — |
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Length | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months |
| Speaker System | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 |
| Stereo Power | — | — | — | — | 576W | — |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (6 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | — | |||||
| Moonroof Type | — | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote Keyless Entry | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Frontseats (21 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | — | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | 6-way | — | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | — | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 in. | 43.3 in. | 43.3 in. | 43.3 in. | 43.3 in. | 43.3 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | — | — | ||
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | — | 4-way | 4-way | — | 4-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | 8-way | — | — | 8-way | — |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Premium Cloth | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Rearseats (8 features) | ||||||
| Folding Center Armrest | — | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Rear Head Room | 39.6 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.7 in. | 53.7 in. | 53.7 in. | 53.7 in. | 53.7 in. | 53.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | — | |||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | ||||||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Full Size Matching |
| Tire Size | 225/60R H | 225/55R | 225/60R H | 235/60R | ||
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Terrain |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in | 18 x 7.0 in | 17 x 7.0 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | — | — | — | — | — | |
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (15 features) | ||||||
| Angle of Approach | 19.0 degrees | 19.0 degrees | 19.0 degrees | 19.0 degrees | 19.0 degrees | 23.5 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 24.6 degrees | 24.6 degrees | 24.6 degrees | 24.7 degrees | 24.7 degrees | 25.5 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 29.6 cu.ft. | 27.5 cu.ft. | 27.5 cu.ft. | 27.5 cu.ft. | 27.5 cu.ft. | 26.9 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 3510 lbs. | 3613 lbs. | 3569 lbs. | 3611 lbs. | 3664 lbs. | 3675 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 140.4 cu.ft. | 134.1 cu.ft. | 134.1 cu.ft. | 134.1 cu.ft. | 134.1 cu.ft. | 134.1 cu.ft. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 9.3 in. |
| Height | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 69.3 in. |
| Length | 183.3 in. | 183.3 in. | 183.3 in. | 183.3 in. | 183.3 in. | 182.9 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 74.4 cu.ft. | 69.1 cu.ft. | 69.1 cu.ft. | 69.1 cu.ft. | 69.1 cu.ft. | 69.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | — | — | — | — | — | 3000 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 34.5 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in. | 105.1 in. | 105.1 in. | 105.1 in. | 105.1 in. | 104.9 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 81.2 in. | 81.2 in. | 81.2 in. | 81.2 in. | 81.2 in. | 81.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 72.0 in. | 72.0 in. | 72.0 in. | 72.0 in. | 72.0 in. | 72.4 in. |
| Telematics (7 features) | ||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||
| Concierge Service | ||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting price point for the 2026 Subaru Forester?
The entry point for the versatile 2026 Subaru Forester begins attractively at $29,995 across its six configurations.
How fuel efficient is the 2026 Subaru Forester with standard AWD?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is rated at 29 MPG combined, splitting its efficiency between 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway while utilizing regular unleaded fuel.
How much storage space does the 2026 Subaru Forester offer behind the rear seats?
The 2026 Subaru Forester provides a useful 29.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, ideal for packing luggage or groceries.
What kind of engine and transmission combination powers the 2026 Forester?
All trims utilize a 2.5L four-cylinder gas engine producing 180 horsepower paired exclusively with a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission.
Does the 2026 Subaru Forester require premium gasoline?
No, the 2026 Subaru Forester is engineered to run efficiently using regular unleaded fuel.
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