2026 SUBARU Forester

Standard

• Suspension (front): MacPherson-type struts with coil springs and stabilizer bar
• Transmission: Lineartronic CVT
• Differential (rear): Standard open-type
• Brakes: 4-channel/4-sensor/4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Brakes: Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Brakes (front): Ventilated discs, dual-piston calipers
• Bore x stroke (mm): 94.0 x 90.0
• Displacement (cc): 2,498
• Brakes (rear): Ventilated discs, single-piston calipers
• Brakes: Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
• Compression ratio: 12.0
• Emissions: Tier3 Bin30/LEV4 SULEV30
• Output (max): 180 hp @ 5,800 rpm
• Torque (max) (lb-ft): 178 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
• Brakes: Brake assist system
• Structure: Energy-absorbing crumple zones (front and rear)
• Fuel system: Direct fuel injection with electronic throttle control
• Intake system: Natural Aspiration
• Differential (centre): Electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch
• Brakes: Active Torque Vectoring
• Brakes: Brake override system
• Brakes: Power-assisted, dual-diagonal system
• Parking brake: Electronic with push-button actuation
• Steering: Speed-sensitive, variable gear ratio, electric-assisted rack-and-pinion
• Structure: Advanced ring-shaped reinforcement frame
• Structure: Dual side-impact door beams
• Structure: Subaru Global Platform (SGP)
• Structure: Towing access points (1 front, 1 rear)
• Suspension (rear): Double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
• Suspension: 4-wheel, fully independent
• Engine layout: Horizontally-opposed, 4-cylinder
• Engine: 180-hp, 2.5-L Direct Injection, SUBARU BOXER
• Fuel octane rating (minimum/recommended) (AKI): 87
• Max RPM (tachometer redline): 6,100
• Valve mechanism: 16-valve DOHC with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
• Drivetrain feature: Hill Descent Control
• Drivetrain feature: X-MODE
• Drivetrain: Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time All-wheel Drive system (AWD)
• Transmission feature: Gear position display
• Transmission feature: Lock-up torque converter
• Transmission feature: Manual mode with paddle shift controls
• Transmission feature: SI-DRIVE (2-mode)
• Transmission feature: Transmission shift lock
• Transmission modes: Normal; 8-speed manual mode

Standard

• Driving assist systems: Traction Control System (TCS)
• Driving assist systems: Cruise control
• Security: Proximity key with push-button start
• Airbag (front passenger): Seat cushion
• Door locks: Automatic
• Child safety: ISO-FIX/LATCH anchor system (rear seat)
• EyeSight features: Automatic emergency steering
• Airbag (driver): Dual-stage deployment with seat position sensor
• Airbag (front passenger): Dual-stage deployment with occupant detection system
• Airbag (front seats): Side-impact
• Airbag: Driver's knee
• Airbag: Side curtain
• Brake pedal: Collapsible
• Camera: Rearview with dynamic guide lines and rear washer
• Child safety: Rear door locking system
• Driver's footrest: Impact-absorbing
• Driving assist systems (advanced): EyeSight driver assist technology
• Driving assist systems (advanced): Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
• Driving assist systems (advanced): Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
• Driving assist systems: Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• EyeSight features: Adaptive cruise control with vehicle hold
• EyeSight features: Emergency Stop Assist
• EyeSight features: Lane centring assist
• EyeSight features: Lane keep assist and sway warning
• EyeSight features: Lead vehicle start alert
• EyeSight features: Pre-collision braking
• EyeSight features: Pre-collision throttle management
• EyeSight features: Wide-angle mono camera
• Head restraints (front): Whiplash-reducing, removable, height adjustable
• Head restraints (rear): Removable
• Passenger safety: Rear seat reminder
• Seatbelt (driver): 3-point adaptive with double pretensioners, load limiter and locking tongue
• Seatbelt (front passenger): 3-point adaptive with pretensioner, load limiter and locking tongue
• Seatbelts (all): Engagement indicator and warning chime
• Seatbelts (rear): 3-point with pretensioners, load limiters (outboard seating positions only)
• Seatbelts (rear): 3-point, all seating positions
• Seats (front): Whiplash-reducing
• Security: Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer system
• Steering column: Collapsible
• Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection features: Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
• Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection features: Lane Change Assist (LCA)
• Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection features: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Standard

• Steering wheel: Leather-wrapped
• Steering wheel: Heated
• Cup holders (front): Console-integrated (2)
• Power outlet: 12V in centre console
• Speedometer: Electronically-controlled analog and digital
• Steering wheel: Tilt-adjustable and telescoping
• Windows (front and rear): Power operated
• Interior lighting: Reading lights (front)
• Interior lighting: Welcome lighting
• Connectivity: Wireless phone charger in centre console
• Interior lighting: Console illumination (front)
• Audio system: Integrated steering wheel audio controls
• Audio system: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality
• Connectivity: Auxiliary audio input in centre console
• Windows (front): Auto up/down
• Connectivity: USB-A (x1) and USB-C (x1) ports in front
• Cup holders (front): Door-integrated (2)
• Cup holders (rear): Armrest-integrated (2)
• Cup holders (rear): Door-integrated (2)
• Glove box: Illuminated
• Interior lighting: Automatic off delay
• Instrument panel: ECO gauge
• Antenna: Black shark fin (roof-mounted)
• Audio system: Radio Data System
• Connected car system: MySubaru Connected Services features (free 3-year trial subscription included)
• Connectivity: USB-A (x1) and USB-C (x1) in rear
• MySubaru features: Advanced automatic collision notification
• MySubaru features: Automatic emergency stop notification
• MySubaru features: Boundary alert
• MySubaru features: Concierge
• MySubaru features: Curfew alert
• MySubaru features: Enhanced roadside assistance
• MySubaru features: Enhanced service appointment scheduler
• MySubaru features: Remote climate control
• MySubaru features: Remote door lock and unlock
• MySubaru features: Remote engine start and stop
• MySubaru features: Remote horn and lights
• MySubaru features: Remote vehicle locator
• MySubaru features: SOS emergency service
• MySubaru features: Speed alert
• MySubaru features: Stolen vehicle immobilizer
• MySubaru features: Stolen vehicle recovery
• MySubaru features: Vehicle health
• MySubaru features: Vehicle security alarm notification
• Assist grips: Outboard seating positions
• Cargo area: Protective cargo tray
• Cargo area: Tonneau cargo cover
• Climate control: Air conditioning with air filtration
• Climate control: Automatic, dual-zone
• Climate control: Rear vents (centre console)
• Interior lighting: Cargo area light, LED
• Interior lighting: Door courtesy lights (front)
• Interior lighting: Tailgate mounted light, LED
• Power outlet: 12V in cargo area
• Storage: Centre console armrest
• Storage: Centre console, illuminated tray
• Storage: Door compartments
• Storage: Overhead sunglasses compartment
• Storage: Seatback pockets (front)
• Visor: Dual, with illuminated mirrors and extension
• Windows (front): Illuminated switches
• Gauges: Analog with white illumination
• Gauges: Silver accents
• Instrument panel: Manual mode gear position and mode indicator
• Instruments: 4.2-inch colour multi-information display (gauge cluster integrated)
• Accent stitching: Silver
• Dashboard: Black trim accents
• Door handles (interior): Black
• Doors: Black trim accents
• Floor mats: Carpet, embroidered Forester logo
• Gear selector: Soft-touch shift boot
• Instrument panel: Gun metal trim accents
• Interior trim surfaces: Geometric soft-touch
• Steering wheel: Silver accent stitching

Standard

• Headlights: Fully-automatic
• Hood: Aluminum
• Hood: Sound insulator
• Bumpers: Lower cladding, black
• Door handles: Body colour
• Tires: 225/60 R17
• Tires: Yokohama
• Tires: All-Season
• Windshield: Laminated UV protection
• Wiper (rear window): Intermittent and continuous mode with washer
• Body: Anti-corrosion treatment
• Windshield: Wiper de-icer
• Body: Dual-sided galvanized steel
• Door mirrors: Dark grey
• Badging (rear): Gunmetal
• Door mirrors: Power-adjustable, foldable and heated
• Body (rocker panels): Lower cladding, black
• Body (wheel arches): Cladding, black
• Cargo access: Rear liftgate, power (hands-free kick senso) with memory function and lock switch (Tailgate hands-free kick sensor will not function with hitch installed. Consult dealer for details.)
• Exhaust: Single-tip
• Fog lights: LED
• Fuel Door: Push-open, electronically lockable
• Grille: Active Grille Shutter
• Grille: Dark grey, silver accent strip
• Grille: Integrated hexagonal design with accent trim strip
• Headlights: LED steering-responsive (SRH) with High-Beam Assist (HBA)
• Roof rails: Raised profile with tie-down holes
• Spoiler: Roofline, integrated brake light
• Sunroof: Power-sliding with sunshade (large)
• Tail lights: LED combination
• Tire (spare): Compact-size, T145/80 D17
• Tire (spare): Under cargo area
• Wheels: 17" x 7" aluminum alloy, split 6-spoke, two-tone with machined finish
• Window (rear): Defogger with timer
• Window trim: Black
• Windows (rear and cargo areas): Privacy tinted glass
• Wipers (windshield): Variable intermittent with washer, headlight-linked

Standard

• Audio system: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality
• Speakers: 6-speaker system
• Audio system: 11.6-inch tablet-style infotainment system
• Audio system: AM/FM/MP3/WMA supported
• Audio system: SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L (free 3-month trial subscription included)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with voice activation and Bluetooth® streaming audio

Standard

• Seats (front): Centre console armrest
• Seat (front passenger): Manually adjustable (4-way)
• Seats (rear): Folding centre armrest with cup holders
• Seats (rear): Reclining seatback
• Seat (driver's): Power-adjustable (10-way including 2-way lumbar)
• Seating capacity: 5-passengers
• Seating surfaces: Cloth, premium
• Seats (front): Heated, three settings
• Seats (rear): Contoured bench with flat-folding 60/40-split seatbacks