Which Subaru Forester years have AWD or 4WD?
The Subaru Forester offers AWD or 4WD in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Touring. Every trim has it standard.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness). |
| 2025 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness). |
| 2024 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness). |
| 2023 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness). |
| 2022 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness). |
| 2021 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, Sport and Touring). |
| 2020 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, Sport and Touring). |
| 2019 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, Sport and Touring). |
| 2018 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Premium Black Edition and 2.5i Touring). |
| 2017 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Touring). |
| 2016 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Touring). |
| 2015 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Touring). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Subaru Forester
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof