A 2026 Subaru Forester AWD SUV with a Thule storage attachment on its roof rails driving on a highway.

Love begins with trust. 2026 Forester

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Compact SUV

Endlessly versatile and capable, the 2026 Forester SUVs feature standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 9.3 inches of ground clearance so your adventures don’t have to stop for bad weather or rough roads. Inside, there’s a premium interior with helpful available technology like an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration[1], and wireless device charging. Choose from the loved and trusted Forester or the rugged new Forester Wilderness.

Highlights Specs at a Glance



Legendary
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

MPG up to
33/26
(Hwy/City)[2]

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River Rock Pearl - 2026 Subaru Forester Touring Shown



Not all colors are available on all trims, additional costs may be incurred based on color selected.

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Touring Brown Leather - 2026 Subaru Forester Touring Shown

The 2026 Forester Base

The 2026 Forester Base

Includes these key features:

  • Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
  • Subaru Multimedia System with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
  • LED Steering Responsive Headlights
  • 8.7 inches of ground clearance
  • 74.4 cubic feet of cargo volume
  • Raised roof rails
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
The 2026 Forester Premium

The 2026 Forester Premium

Includes these key features:

  • Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System
  • MySubaru® Connected Services
  • Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
  • Panoramic power moonroof
  • Available Power Rear Gate
  • Available Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • 10-way power driver's seat
  • All-Weather Package
The 2026 Forester Sport

The 2026 Forester Sport

Includes these key features:

  • 19-inch bronze-finish alloy wheels
  • Bronze-finish exterior accents
  • Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
  • Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • SI-DRIVE® engine management system
  • StarTex® upholstery
, WildernessThe 2026 Forester Wilderness

The 2026 Forester Wilderness

Includes these key features:

  • Raised suspension with 9.2 inches of ground clearance
  • 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires
  • Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
  • StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
  • 180-Degree Front-View Monitor
  • Anodized Copper-finish interior and exterior accents
The 2026 Forester Limited

The 2026 Forester Limited

Includes these key features:

  • Leather-trimmed upholstery
  • 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels
  • Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • 10-way power driver's seat and 8-way power front passenger seat
  • Power Rear Gate
The 2026 Forester Touring

The 2026 Forester Touring

Includes these key features:

  • Leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede® inserts 
  • Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation
  • DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
  • 19-inch machine-finish alloy wheels
  • All-Weather Package with heated front and rear seats
  • 360-degree Surround View Monitor