2026 Subaru
Forester

Last year's launch of the all-new sixth-generation Subaru Forester brought a new design and refined powertrain to one of the automaker's most popular models. Model year 2026 marks the return of the rugged Wilderness trim to the Forester's lineup. In addition to a little more ground clearance and a suspension that's tuned for off-pavement excursions, this version has a unique hexagonal-themed front end along with copper-colored exterior accents and copper stitching on the water-resistant upholstery. (There is also a Forester Hybrid, although we do not cover that model on this page.)

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2026 Subaru Forester dashboard

How we describe this model: all-weather, predictable, versatile, balanced, refined

Shop this vehicle against: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Bronco Sport, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Volkswagen Tiguan



Highlights

  • 8.7 inches of ground clearance (Wilderness trim: 9.3 inches)
  • available 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Subaru EyeSight driver-assist technology suite
  • available Harman Kardon premium audio system
  • 1,500-pound towing capacity (Wilderness trim: 3,500 pounds)
  • 69.1 to 74.4 cubic feet of available cargo space
2026 Subaru Forester cargo area

Powertrain

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (output: 180 hp and 178 lb.-ft. of torque)
  • standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • continuously variable transmission (CVT)
  • fuel economy: 25-26 mpg city and 32-33 mpg highway (Wilderness trim: 24 city/28 highway)

Base

  • interior: fabric upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, 4.2-inch driver information display (includes tachometer), tilt-and-telescopic steering column, USB port
  • exterior: LED steering-responsive headlights with auto on/off, remote keyless entry, roof rails, roof spoiler, black side mirrors, variable intermittent windshield wipers, single-speed rear wiper (with intermittent mode), 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
  • safety: EyeSight driver-assist features (forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure and sway warning, lane keep assist, automatic emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering), automatic high beams, Vehicle Dynamics Control, rearview monitor
  • infotainment: dual 7.0-inch touchscreens, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, HD Radio, four speakers

Premium

contents of Base plus:

  • heated front seats
  • 10-way power driver's seat
  • leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • reclining rear seatbacks
  • push-button start
  • three additional USB ports (including in the second row)
  • wireless device charging
  • fold-down rear armrest with cup holders
  • power panoramic sunroof
  • LED fog lights
  • proximity keyless entry
  • windshield wiper de-icer
  • heated power-adjustable side mirrors
  • X-Mode traction support
  • hill descent control
  • 11.6-inch touchscreen
  • Wi-Fi hotspot capability
  • access to MySubaru Connected Services
  • six speakers
  • major option: Premium Upgrade Package (hands-free liftgate, blind-spot monitoring with lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert)

Sport

contents of Premium plus:

  • StarTex leatherette upholstery
  • side mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • low-profile roof rails
  • 19-inch wheels
  • CVT with 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters
  • upgraded X-Mode traction support
  • blind-spot monitoring with lane change assist
  • rear cross-traffic alert
  • major option: Sport Upgrade Package (hands-free liftgate, reverse automatic braking, Harman Kardon audio with 11 speakers)

Limited

contents of Sport plus:

  • leather upholstery
  • heated steering wheel
  • 8-way power front passenger seat
  • one-touch folding rear seatbacks
  • hands-free liftgate
  • rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • raised roof rails
  • 18-inch wheels
  • major option: Limited Upgrade Package (reverse automatic braking, navigation, Harman Kardon audio with 11 speakers)
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Wilderness

contents of Sport plus:

  • exclusive interior accents
  • one-touch folding rear seatbacks
  • leather-wrapped steering wheel delete
  • unique exterior styling
  • anti-glare matte-black hood decal
  • offroad-tuned suspension
  • rear differential temperature sensor
  • hexagonal-style LED fog lights
  • rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • raised roof rails
  • 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • full-sized spare tire
  • reverse automatic braking
  • 180-degree front-view monitor
  • major option: Wilderness Upgrade Package (12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, hands-free liftgate, navigation, Harman Kardon audio with 11 speakers)
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Touring

contents of Limited plus:

  • perforated leather upholstery
  • heated and ventilated front seats
  • heated rear outboard seats
  • driver's memory system
  • leather-wrapped shift knob
  • low-profile roof rails
  • 19-inch wheels
  • 360-degree surround-view monitor
  • reverse automatic braking
  • DriverFocus distraction mitigation system
  • navigation
  • Harman Kardon audio with 11 speakers
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