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2025 Subaru Forester
SUV · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2025
- Starting prices: +$275 to +$4,440 (6 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Limited Hybrid
- New trim: Premium Hybrid
- New trim: Sport Hybrid
- New trim: Touring Hybrid
- Horsepower: 182 hp → 180 hp (Limited, Base, Sport, Touring, Premium)
- Torque: 176 lb-ft → 178 lb-ft (Limited, Base, Sport, Touring, Premium)
- Cargo behind last row: 26.9 cu ft → 27.5 cu ft (Limited, Sport, Touring, Premium)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 11.6 in (Limited, Touring)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (Limited, Base, Sport, Touring, Premium)
- Power liftgate: Power Liftgate → Hands-Free Power Liftgate (Limited, Touring)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (Limited, Sport, Touring, Premium)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (Limited, Sport, Touring, Premium)
- Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER → 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER (Wilderness)
- Lane keeping: Lane Centering → Lane Departure Warning (Wilderness)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Not listed (Wilderness)
- Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (Wilderness)
- Cargo behind last row: 28.9 cu ft → 29.6 cu ft (Base)
- Touchscreen: 6.5 in → 7 in (Base)
- Fuel economy (combined): 29 mpg → 28 mpg (Sport, Touring)
- Curb weight: 3,538 lb → 3,611 lb (Sport)
- Touchscreen: 6.5 in → 11.6 in (Sport, Premium)
- Seats: Cloth → Synthetic Leather (Sport)
- Wheels: 18 in → 19 in (Sport, Touring)
- Speakers: 9 → 11 (Touring)
2025 Forester trims
| Base | Limited | Limited Hybrid | Premium | Premium Hybrid | Sport | Sport Hybrid | Touring | Touring Hybrid | Wilderness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||||||
| Starting MSRP | $29,995 | $37,695 | $41,010 | $33,385 | $36,595 | $36,105 | $39,595 | $41,595 | $43,295 | $34,995 |
| Powertrain | ||||||||||
| Engine | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER hybrid | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp | 194 hp | 180 hp | 194 hp | 180 hp | 194 hp | 180 hp | 194 hp | 182 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | — | 178 lb-ft | — | 178 lb-ft | — | 178 lb-ft | — | 176 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | 35 mpg | 28 mpg | 35 mpg | 28 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| Size and capability | ||||||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | — | 1,500 lb | — | 1,500 lb | — | 1,500 lb | — | 3,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 29.6 cu ft | 27.5 cu ft | — | 27.5 cu ft | — | 27.5 cu ft | — | 27.5 cu ft | — | 26.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 74.4 cu ft | 69.1 cu ft | — | 69.1 cu ft | — | 69.1 cu ft | — | 69.1 cu ft | — | 69.1 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Length | 183.3 in | 183.3 in | — | 183.3 in | — | 183.3 in | — | 183.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 3,613 lb | — | 3,569 lb | — | 3,611 lb | — | 3,664 lb | — | — |
| Tech | ||||||||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Optional |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Optional |
| Digital gauge cluster | — | — | 12.3 in | — | 12.3 in | — | 12.3 in | — | 12.3 in | — |
| Audio | — | Optional | Harman Kardon | — | — | Optional | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 + option | 11 | 6 | — | 6 + option | 11 | 11 | 11 | Optional |
| Wireless phone charging | — | Qi | — | Qi | — | Qi | — | Qi | — | — |
| Driver assistance | ||||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | — | Lane Centering | — | Lane Centering | — | Lane Centering | — | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Optional | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | — |
| Comfort | ||||||||||
| Seats | Cloth + option | Leather + option | Synthetic Leather | Cloth + option | — | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather + option | Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Front | Front | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | — | App-Based Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start | — | — |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | — | Split Bench | — | Split Bench | — | Split Bench | — | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||||||||
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | — | — |
| Power liftgate | — | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | — | Optional | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Optional | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | — | 17 in | 18 in | 19 in | 19 in | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (45)
| Base | Limited | Limited Hybrid | Premium | Premium Hybrid | Sport | Sport Hybrid | Touring | Touring Hybrid | Wilderness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option Package 15 $1,200 | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Option Package 24 $1,700 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Option Package 33 $2,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Option Package 42 $1,600 | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Popular Package #2 $1,428 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror with Approach Light | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Body Side Molding $335 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| LED Upgrade | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Cover $184 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Rear Bumper Cover - Wilderness $184 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Splash Guards $198 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trailer Hitch | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $124 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Sidewall Protector $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| First Aid Kit $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seatback Protector | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sunshade - Windshield $105 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Autumn Green Metallic with Crystal Black Silica roof $495 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Autumn Green Metallic | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Brilliant Bronze Metallic with Crystal Black Silica roof $495 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Brilliant Bronze Metallic | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Crimson Red Pearl | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Crystal Black Silica | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Crystal White Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Daybreak Blue Pearl $395 | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Geyser Blue | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Horizon Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ice Silver Metallic | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic with Crystal Black Silica roof $495 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| River Rock Pearl with Crystal Black Silica roof $890 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| River Rock Pearl $395 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Sapphire Blue Pearl | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gray Cloth | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gray Leather | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gray Sport StarTex | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Black Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Gray Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Touring Black Leather | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Touring Brown Leather | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD | 26–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 33 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD | 26–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 106 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 29 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 74 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 98 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 207 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 600 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 833 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl manual available | AWD | 24–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 496 | Optional | No |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl manual available | AWD | 24–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 586 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl manual available | AWD | 25–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 415 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl manual available | AWD | 25–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 614 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Forester 2019–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | SUBARU FORESTER SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 22 |
| 2026 | SUBARU FORESTER WILDERNESS SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 11 |
| 2025 | SUBARU FORESTER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 95 |
| 2025 | SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Subaru Forester Wilderness SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 11 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 29 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester Wilderness SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 29 |
| 2023 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 73 |
| 2023 | Subaru Forester Wilderness SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 98 |
| 2021 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 207 |
| 2020 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 600 |
| 2019 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 833 |
| 2018 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 496 |
| 2017 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 586 |
| 2016 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 415 |
| 2015 | Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 614 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2026 | Forester Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2026 | Forester Sport/Touring AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2026 | Forester Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2025 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2025 | Forester Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2025 | Forester Sport/Touring AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2025 | Forester Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2024 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2024 | Forester Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2023 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2023 | Forester Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2022 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2022 | Forester Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2021 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2020 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2019 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2018 | Forester AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
24–28 |
| 2017 | Forester AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
24–28 |
| 2016 | Forester AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
25–27 |
| 2015 | Forester AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
25–27 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.