The 2026 Subaru Forester has a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine with 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, and the compact SUV is fuel-efficient with gas mileage of up to 33 MPG. The Forester offers standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for all-weather capability, and the system is designed to optimize traction in rain, snow and on rough roads by constantly evaluating acceleration, braking and cornering in real time to deliver power to all four wheels. With 8.7 inches of ground clearance, Forester helps you effortlessly take on rough terrain and provides protection against obstacles.

For enhanced off-road capability, the rugged 2026 Forester Wilderness gets a raised suspension with increased 9.3 inches of ground clearance, and the Wilderness trim offers up to 3,500 lbs of towing capacity. Available dual-function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control works to optimize vehicle systems for maximum traction in challenging conditions, and it includes driver-selectable Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes. SI-DRIVE, an engine management system, includes an available exclusive Sport Sharp SI-DRIVE mode on Sport models for enhanced throttle response and an engaging driving experience.

• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance
• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine with 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque
• MPG up to 33/26 (hwy/city)
• 1,500 lbs of towing capacity
• Dual-function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
• SI-DRIVE with exclusive Sport Sharp SI-DRIVE mode on Sport
• Raised suspension with 9.3 inches of ground clearance on Wilderness

The 2026 Subaru Forester offers a Subaru Multimedia System with dual 7.0-inch high-resolution LCD touch-screen multi-touch gesture displays. The system offers easy connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free phone and text messaging connectivity, and it includes SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link, AM/FM stereo, HD Radio, USB-A input port and 3.5mm auxiliary jack.

The available Subaru Multimedia Plus System features a high-resolution 11.6-inch touchscreen for more intuitive control of entertainment and navigation, and it includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The Forester offers Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, which lets you unlock, lock and start the vehicle without a key, while available tech includes a 12.3-inch configurable fully digital instrument cluster, Harman Kardon premium audio system and wireless device charging that helps you stay powered up during every adventure.

• Subaru dual 7.0-inch Multimedia System
• Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
• 12.3-inch configurable fully digital instrument cluster
• Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
• Wireless device charging
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability
• Harman Kardon premium audio system

The 2026 Subaru Forester has standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control and warns you when you’re swaying outside your lane. EyeSight includes advanced safety systems like Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management and available Automatic Emergency Steering, which provides automatic steering and pre-collision braking support when needed. Blind-Spot Detection warns you with a visual indicator in the side mirror when it detects a vehicle in your blind spot, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert alerts you when a vehicle is approaching from either side as you’re backing up.

The DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System is designed to help detect distracted or drowsy driving, and it delivers visual and auditory alerts to bring your attention back to the road. The available 360-degree Surround View Monitor gives you greater awareness of your surroundings when parking, and a 180-Degree Front-View Monitor on Wilderness gives you the confidence to take on unfamiliar terrains. With MySubaru Connected Services, the Forester helps keep you safe and gives you more peace of mind with services like Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Vehicle Alerts and Remote Services.

• Standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
• Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management and available Automatic Emergency Steering
• Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• 180-Degree Front-View Monitor
• 360-degree Surround View Monitor
• DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
• MySubaru Connected Services

The 2026 Subaru Forester offers a premium, comfortable interior with up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space and cargo flexibility with an impressive 74.4 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats folded. Forester has an extra-wide rear gate opening that makes it easier to load large cargo, and the standard power sliding panoramic moonroof elevates each driving experience with expansive views, fresh air and natural light.

The 2026 Forester makes it easy to find the perfect driving position with a 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support plus an 8-way power front-passenger seat, and the SUV offers desirable available features like heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats and a heated steering wheel. The Forester offers high-quality materials such as leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede inserts on Touring for elevated comfort and style, while StarTex upholstery on Sport and Wilderness provides adventure-ready durability and comfort.

• Up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space
• Up to 74.4 cubic feet of total cargo space
• Cargo volume of 29.6 cubic feet behind second row
• Power sliding panoramic moonroof
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• Heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats
• 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and 8-way power front-passenger seat
• Durable StarTex upholstery or leather-trimmed upholstery

The 2026 Subaru Forester has LED Steering Responsive Headlights that respond when you turn the wheel. The 2026 Forester gives you more cargo-carrying flexibility with raised roof rails with integrated tie-down points, while the available foot-activated Power Rear Gate allows automatic opening when you kick your foot under the rear bumper. Choose from stylish wheels such as standard 17” wheels featuring dark metallic recesses with a machine-finished face, 18” machine-finish alloy wheels on Limited and 19” alloy wheels with dark metallic recesses and machine-finish face on Touring.

The 2026 Forester Sport has an athletic exterior with unique bronze-finish exterior accents and geometric trim and 19-inch alloy wheels with exclusive bronze finish. The Forester Wilderness trim features an off-road-ready design with rugged details, including black exterior trim with Anodized Copper-finish accents, 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires, standard front underbody protection and redesigned front and rear bumpers for improved approach and departure angles.

• LED Steering Responsive Headlights
• Raised roof rails with integrated tie-down points
• Foot-activated Power Rear Gate
• Bronze-finish exterior accents and geometric trim on Sport
• 19-inch alloy wheels with exclusive bronze finish on Sport
• Black exterior trim with Anodized Copper-finish accents on Wilderness
• 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires on Wilderness
• Front underbody protection and redesigned front and rear bumpers on Wilderness