Which Subaru Forester years have a power liftgate?
The Subaru Forester offers a power liftgate in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. In 2026 it's standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Touring and Touring Hybrid, optional on the Premium, Sport and Wilderness, and not available on the Base.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Touring and Touring Hybrid. Optional on the Premium, Sport and Wilderness (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid and Touring. Optional on the Premium, Sport and Wilderness (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Limited Hybrid and Touring Hybrid. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium, Sport and Wilderness (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium, Sport and Wilderness (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium, Sport and Wilderness (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium and Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium and Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium and Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i and 2.5i Premium Black Edition. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.0XT Premium and 2.5i. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Not on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.5i and 2.5i Premium. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Not on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.5i and 2.5i Premium. |
"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.
Every model with a power liftgate
More about the Subaru Forester
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDHybrid, 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